New Zealand
SkyCity fire: Convention centre will 'rise like phoenix' - CEO
SkyCity's boss says the fire ravaged convention centre will rise like a phoenix from the ashes. And the goals of the casino operator and Fletcher Building remain the same - to finish an iconic… Video, Audio
SkyCity fire: Fletcher boss confirms blowtorches used on roof
The fire at the site of the partially completed SkyCity Convention Centre has burned for more than 24 hours.
More than 100 firefighters have been fighting the blaze since early on Monday afternoon.
… Video, Audio
Go hard boy! Dane Coles' parents in Japan for Rugby World Cup
The All Blacks won't be the only ones feeling plenty of nerves ahead of this weekend's Rugby World Cup semi-final against England in Yokohama. Spare a thought for the families of the players who are… Video, Audio
Countdown goes quiet for shoppers on autism spectrum
Countdown stores have turned their lights down, shut off music and announcements and even sent some staff off its floors to make it easier for people with autism to brave the supermarket.
It's a new… Video, Audio
Euthanasia: MPs vote on NZ referendum
It's make or break for the voluntary euthanasia bill tonight, with MPs due to vote on whether New Zealand should vote on the issue at next year's election.
The End of Life Choice member's bill, in… Video, Audio
Evening business for Weds 23 Oct
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
SkyCity fire: Jacinda Ardern confident APEC 'will come to NZ'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been visiting the site of the fire in Auckland on Wednesday afternoon, and meeting with emergency officials, Fletcher Building, SkyCity representatives, and mayor… Video, Audio
Fatal police chase victim 'kind, conscientious' - partner
Kind, conscientious, and a hard worker. That's how Owen Fraser describes his partner of 40 years, Kenneth McCaul, who died on Tuesday during a police pursuit in Christchurch.
Officers were chasing a… Video, Audio
SkyCity fire: Blaze brings CBD to a standstill
It was the blaze that brought a city to a standstill. Burning out of control for more than 24 hours, the SkyCity Convention Centre blaze sent smoke and the smell of burning plastic across the city… Video, Audio
SkyCity fire: Bosses adamant building will be finished
More than 100 firefighters are still battling to bring the huge fire that has blanketed Auckland's CBD in smoke under control.
Just 20 percent of the International Convention Centre's roof remains… Video, Audio
Dateline Pacific for 22 October 2019
Two arrest warrants issued in Papua New Guinea could a be sign that police are starting to make in-roads on high-profile corruption; A new report has found China isn't setting debt traps in the… Audio
Episode 1: Tapu Te Ranga Marae - He Kākano Ahau
When I came to the city I needed ground to stand on. That turanga waewae became Tapu Te Ranga Marae, tucked away in Island Bay, Wellington. You would have never seen a marae quite like this. Audio, Gallery
Episode 2: Finding Space In Ōtautahi - He Kākano Ahau
For this episode I went to Ōtautahi, Christchurch where we're looking at what it's like to move to the city today. From many perspectives, Christchurch seems a hard place to be Māori. Audio, Gallery
Episode 3: Decolonising Gender & Sexuality In Wellington City - He Kākano Ahau
I have a hunch that the city might provide something unique to our people. This episode is about decolonising gender and sexuality in Wellington city. Video, Audio, Gallery
Episode 4: Mana Whenua - He Kākano Ahau
Under the guidance of two uri of Ngāti Whātua, I was able to visualise the land beneath my feet for the first time, and think more about how we keep our history alive in a concrete jungle. Audio, Gallery
Episode 5: What It Takes To Build An Indigenous Resistance Movement - He Kākano Ahau
Thousands of supporters from Aotearoa and the world have been hosted at Ihumātao. For those who protect the land it has become more than a Māori issue. Audio, Gallery
Episode 6: Reconnection - He Kākano Ahau
I think it's natural that a family, Māori and non-Māori, always has mysteries to uncover, whether or not you grew up knowing your whānau history, knowing your whakapapa or not. Audio, Gallery
UK 'walked out' on Pacific - NZ's foreign minister
The United Kingdom "walked out" on the Pacific and needs to up its aid to the region, New Zealand's Foreign Minister says.
NGOs move to address decline in support for foreign aid
The rise of nationalism around the world is affecting attitudes towards foreign aid, New Zealand's Council for International Development says. Audio
Other parts of the Pacific increase measles precautions
Only 62 percent of school children in American Samoa have completed the two doses of the Mumps, Measles and Rubella vaccination, prompting health officials to take action.