New Zealand
Malcolm Rewa can't get a fair trial, lawyer argues
Malcolm Rewa's case was back at the High Court in Auckland today, where his lawyer argued extensive media coverage of his client and his case has contaminated the jury pool. Video, Audio
Auckland Transport won't reduce parking fines despite saving on costs
Auckland Transport will soon start trialling cars with license plate recognition cameras onboard to issue some parking tickets, meaning one warden will be able to do the work of many. Video, Audio
Calls for Tegel to be prosecuted after 'putrid, rotting' birds
Ministry for Primary Industries visited the Helensville farm on Friday and is reviewing footage of apparently dead and deformed chickens. Video, Audio
Jacinda Ardern back as PM on Thurs morning
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will formally take over the reins of power again at midnight on Wednesday when Winston Peters heads overseas. Audio
Man found guilty of murdering partner
Cory Jeffries has been found guilty for killing his partner Kim Richmond in July, 2016. Reporter Andrew McRae was in court and said Jeffries appeared nervous but didn't immediately react to the… Video, Audio
Evening business for Mon 30 July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Lawyer calls for review of beneficiary debts
Frances Joychild QC says, in the wake of the Ministry of Social Development accepting loans do not constitute income, MSD should review all established debts against beneficiaries. Audio
MSD accepts loans not income, will not appeal
Ministry of Social Development will not appeal the High Court judgement that earlier this month ruled bank loans and credit cards do not constitute income. Video, Audio
Courier driver case to be tested in court
First Union is taking legal action on behalf of courier drivers, many who say they are earning less than the minimum wage while on independent contracts. It will argue they are employees, not… Audio
Ruapehu bus passenger shocked by broken seats, handle
Photos taken inside a bus, understood to be operated by Ruapehu Alpine Lifts, show seats tied up with wire and a handle which has fallen off the back of a passenger seat. Video, Audio
Bus that crashed had failed fitness certificate 9 times
The Ruapehu Alpine Lifts ski shuttle bus, that crashed and killed a young girl on Saturday, had failed its Certificate of Fitness nine times over the past 14 years. Video, Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 30 July 2018
The Vanuatu government rejects criticism of its plans to relocate people fleeing the Volcano on Ambae; A new report says illegal logging in PNG is putting Chinese businesses at risk; Pasifika… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 30 July 2018
New Zealand's Minister for Climate Change says a united Pacific voice is coming together; Transparency International in PNG says MPs crossing the floor is out of order; Pacific Network on… Audio
Pacific voice aims to drive global climate consensus
New Zealand's Minister for Climate Change says a united Pacific voice is coming together to drive a global consensus on the so-called climate change rule book. Audio
Bruce McLaren's replica race car on display
The replica of the first car raced by Bruce McLaren featured in last year's documentary about the legendary Kiwi-born Formula One driver has just gone on display at the Southward Car Museum, north of… Video, Audio
Lower Hutt businesses gutted by fire
A massive fire in Lower Hutt ripped through a commercial building today, destroying at least two businesses. Tests are being done to establish if damage to its asbestos roof is a public health risk. Video, Audio
Nurse left alone to keep baby alive
A nurse tells John Campbell she was left alone for 50 minutes to keep a newborn baby alive as her calls for help went unanswered. Video, Audio
Joseph Parker promising heavyweight boxing fireworks
Joseph Parker will head into the ring with Dillian Whyte in London on Sunday for his first fight since losing to Anthony Joshua. If he's successful he'll have a shot at reclaiming the world title he… Audio
Questions start as Greece searches for survivors
Grief is giving way to anger in Greece, as rescuers search the blackened land for bodies, and any miraculous survivors, three days after a wildfire destroyed a village outside Athens killing at least… Video, Audio
23 percent of women drink during first trimester
Nearly a quarter of women drink alcohol during the first three months of pregnancy, with some drinking heavily, and 13 percent continued to drink further into pregnancy, a longitudinal study has… Audio
