New Zealand
Tree removal paused after outrage from locals, campaigners
Thirteen huge pine trees that Auckland Council says need to be removed urgently have been given a stay of execution after outrage from locals and tree campaigners. Audio
Kiwi firefighters to help battle Tasmania fires
New Zealand firefighters will soon head to Tasmania to help deal with more than 50 blazes burning across 20,000 hectares. Fire and Emergency New Zealand National Manager Rural Operations John… Audio
Evening business for Mon 21 Jan
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Chihuahua missing after crash which left owner in a coma
: A grandson is on a mission to find his grandmother's chihuahua, which was thrown from her car in a crash, before she wakes up from a coma. Aaron Price spoke to Sharon Brettkelly about the huge… Audio
Smokers considering quitting after 10% price hike
Quitline has reported a surge in people wanting to give up smoking after tax hikes introduced on New Year's Day. But despite the $11 increase over the last six years, many smokers say they won't… Audio
Councils reluctant to fund infrastructure for housing growth
President of Local Government New Zealand Dave Cull says there are no current incentives for councils to invest in infrastructure for residential growth, and the burden is falling on current… Audio
NZ one of least affordable countries for housing
The annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey shows housing in New Zealand's eight main centres is now on average more than six times the average income. Audio
Two bodies recovered at Auckland swimming spots
Two bodies have been found after two men went missing at swimming holes in South Auckland. Reporter Sarah Robson has the latest. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 21 January 2019
Nearly 700 people from four villages on Vanuatu's Ambrym island have been evacuated to safe zones after ongoing volcanic eruptions; Launch of huge Chinese fish farm on French Polynesia's Hao atoll… Audio
SPC head calls for action to save NZ Realm Pacific languages
The head of the Pacific Community says this year marks a perfect opportunity to address the desperate situation the languages of the New Zealand Realm countries are in. Audio
Wellington showcasing Pacific arts this weekend
New Zealand's capital will host its 15th Pacific arts festival this weekend.
NZDF delivers voting equipment for Solomons
The New Zealand Defence Force has delivered about two tonnes of voting equipment to Solomon Islands for the country's elections this year.
Aus deports Pasifika people to NZ who have never set foot there: 'It's wrong'
For most people visiting New Zealand for the first time, it's by choice, but some Pacific Islanders are being forced there by the Australian Border Force.
Empowered Pacific students form one voice
Pasifika students at Otago University have joined forces to form a collective voice and feel empowered to speak up.
Wellington city first to adopt Pacific policy tool
New Zealand's Wellington City has become the first municipal body in the country to adopt a formal Pasifika policy analysis tool. Audio
Wellington first NZ city to adopt Pacific policy tool
New Zealand's Wellington City Council has become the first municipal body in the country to adopt a formal Pasifika policy analysis tool.
NZ Prime Minister discusses protecting migrant workers
New Zealand's government needs to take action to encourage people to come forward and report exploitation of migrant workers and how to protect them, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. Video
Man charged with trafficking over bringing Samoan nationals to NZ
A 64-year-old man has been arrested for human trafficking and slavery after allegedly bringing Samoan nationals to New Zealand to work for him illegally. Video
Why we moved to NZ after Trump was elected
More than 17,000 Americans registered to move to New Zealand when Donald Trump was elected as President, but how many actually followed through and moved here? We meet one family who moved their… Video, Audio
New Work and Income office to keep staff and clients safe - MSD
Four years after a shooting at the Ashburton Work and Income office left two staff members dead, the first fully re-fitted Work and Income office, complete with new security features, is open for… Video, Audio
