New Zealand
Pukekohe farmer relieved as land protected from development
A Pukekohe farmer says he's waited for 15 years for the announcement that farms in the southern edge of Auckland will be protected from housing developments. The government has released a document for… Video, Audio
Tuvalu leader blasts Australia over coal mining
As the Prime Minister arrives in the tiny set of atolls that makes up Tuvalu, the small nation's leader has taken aim at Australia, despite a huge aid package to help it cope with climate change.
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'Owha' the leopard seal moves to Hobsonville Pt
Owha the marauding leopard seal is something of a local legend in Auckland's Upper Waitematā Harbour.
The seal has made a wharf and a marina there her home for the last five years.
But much to… Video, Audio
NZ international visitor levy money funds tourism projects
The government has unveiled the first ten projects to receive funding from the country's new international visitor levy.
The initial investment plan of about $18 million was announced by Tourism… Audio
Hunt for Strickland ongoing one week after fatal hit & run
It's been one week since a fatal hit and run in New Brighton and police are still hunting for suspect Liam Strickland. A funeral was held today for Dean Amies, the 46-year-old homeless man who died… Video, Audio
South Auckland charity warming homes with bubble wrap
A charity in South Auckland has come up with a novel - and cheap - way to warm cold homes in winter. Koo-tuitui Ki Papakura is helping families by installing low-cost insulation - made out of bubble… Video, Audio
Sexual violence victims' advocates urge funding for courts
Victims' advocates are calling for sexual violence courts to be funded nationwide after a two-year trial found they cut wait times and were less traumatic for complainants. An evaulation released… Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 14 August
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Māori man rejected at airport security over walking stick
A Māori man says he was left angered and frustrated after Auckland Airport security would not let him board a plane with a walking stick - because they said it had Māori carvings and could be used as… Video, Audio
Paula Bennett open to working with Winston Peters in 2020
Paula Bennett is walking away from her Upper Harbour electorate, but denies rumours that it paves the way for Air New Zealand boss Christopher Luxon to stand in the Auckland seat.
National's deputy… Video, Audio
'We're preferring potatoes' to urban sprawl - David Parker
Pitting potatoes against property - that's how the government's proposal to protect highly productive farm land from being subdivided or used for urban expansion has been described.
The Environment… Video, Audio
An academic says NZ must start acting like a Pacific nation
A New Zealand academic says New Zealand needs to adapt to a Pacific future that is already here. Audio
Regional specialised tertiary cancer centre in Pacific planned
A cancer specialist spearheading efforts to improve cancer treatment in the Pacific says they got a positive reception from Pacific Health Ministers in Tahiti last week. Audio
Calling Home: Brigid-Anne Gilbert in Berlin
Brigid-Anne Gilbert has been living in Berlin for the past seven years and is firmly entrenched in the local and international music industries. Audio, Gallery
Breathing new life into the world of lawn bowls
Auckland student Rebecca Jelley is the co-founder of a groundbreaking new lawn balls enterprise called Ultimate Bowls Championship. She explains the ethos behind UBC. Audio
Alert in Fiji over measles
The Fiji Ministry of Health has issued an alert over measles exposure.
Forum for Pacific personnel in NZ navy
An inaugural forum for Pacific Island personnel serving in the Royal New Zealand Navy was held at Devonport Naval Base today.
Fijian woman refused entry into NZ
An attempt by a Fijian woman to smuggle seeds and fresh plant materials into New Zealand has been labelled reckless by Biosecurity New Zealand officials.
Film explores faith, love and fatherhood in Tongan community
A film centred on faith, love and fatherhood in a Tongan family is screening at this year's New Zealand International Film Festival. Video
Pacific women in NZ more vulnerable to depression during pregnancy - study
A new study has found Pacific women in New Zealand face higher rates of depression during pregnancy than any other group.
