New Zealand
Rick Stein: 'I keep asking to do a New Zealand food series'
Rick Stein has been visiting these shores since the 1960s, when he celebrated his 21st by eating crayfish in Kaikoura, and he's still pleading with his TV bosses to do a New Zealand food series. Audio
Experiences will make you happier than material things
Cornell professor Tom Gilovich has done four studies over the years looking at what brings us happiness - experiences or things? He came to the common conclusion that happiness is ultimately derived… Audio
Why you should be worried if you own a Chinese phone
China's use of technology for social control of its citizens is well-documented, but it could also affect users elsewhere, including those of us who use Chinese smartphones. Security analyst Samantha… Audio
Calling Home: Tony Price in Charlotte, North Carolina
Ashburton native Tony Price has been involved in NASCAR racing in the US for more than three decades. He's Calling Home today from the lifestyle block he and wife Cindy have owned in Charlotte, North… Audio
Toronto Wolfpack had eyes on Sonny Bill for years
Sonny Bill Williams move to Toronto was two years in the making.
The 34-year-old two time Rugby World Cup champion, serial code switcher and sometimes boxer, has confirmed he's signed with the… Video, Audio
New social housing complex 'a dream' after two years' homeless.
A tenant moving into a brand new Auckland social housing complex says it's a dream come true to have a place of her own after being homeless.
The Salvation Army officially opened its $28 million… Video, Audio
Swiggs supporters slam council for dropped investigation
Supporters of former Christchurch City Councillor Deon Swiggs have this afternoon filed court proceedings claiming the election result that ousted him was seriously compromised.
Mr Swiggs was accused… Video, Audio
Catholic care abuse survivor describes ordeal with priest
Members of the public have again tied coloured ribbons to the fence around Auckland's Catholic Cathedral to honour victims of sexual abuse.
On Friday a survivor of abuse at the hands of a predatory… Video, Audio
Fitbits for cows? GPS trackers map cattle moovements
Have you ever felt hungry but you just couldn't bring yourself to get off the couch and walk to the fridge?
It turns out it is not just humans that have varying levels of motivation when it comes to… Video, Audio
Hundreds gather at Papawai marae to celebrate Sir Kim Workman
More than 200 people gathered at a Greytown marae as Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa celebrated the first person from their iwi to be knighted.
Sir Kim Workman was knighted in the New Year Honours, and… Video, Audio
Neighbours frustrated at rubbish in Christchurch red zone
TVs, shopping trolleys, beds, mattresses, even a gun. That is just some of the rubbish found by residents surrounding Christchurch's residential red zone.
The area used to be filled with houses, but… Video, Audio
Motels make millions providing emergency housing
Motels are reaping record amounts for housing the homeless - tens of millions of dollars every month. The government spend on motels has nearly tripled over the last year, with each stay costing on… Video, Audio
Evening business for Friday 8 November
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Rugby: Sonny Bill Williams now highest paid union, league player
Sonny Bill Williams is now reportedly the highest paid player in either code of rugby in the world after confirmation of his move to the Toronto Wolfpack Super League club.
Williams' future was in… Video, Audio
'Shut it down' - a call to close Oranga Tamariki
"Shut it down" - that's the message to Oranga Tamariki from a prominent Māori leader.
The chair of the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency, Merepeka Raukawa-Tait, says Oranga Tamiriki has a toxic… Video, Audio
Grace Millane murder trial: Jury hears evidence of clean-up
Probable blood stains on the carpet and evidence of a clean-up - those are some of the details the jury in the trial of the man accused of murdering Grace Millane heard on Friday.
Forensic experts… Video, Audio
Amazing stories from Early New Zealand history
Earlier this week we talked to Matthew Hooton about teaching history in New Zealand, and the importance of story-telling in keeping young people interested and engaged. Audio
Academic warns against geostrategic motivations for aid
An academic has warned against New Zealand's aid programme becoming motivated by the rise of China in the Pacific.
Coalition govt tries to appear united amid immigration rule change
There's still two very different views around the coalition cabinet table over partnership visas, but ministers are trying to appear united in the face of an angry backlash from Indian migrants.
The… Audio
Grace Millane murder trial: Accused killer's searches detailed
Warning: This story contains details that may be distressing to some readers.
Grace Millane's mother broke down and rushed out of the courtroom as the jury heard evidence about explicit photos taken… Video, Audio