New Zealand
Defence Minister defends use of military choppers
Defence Minister Ron Mark says he used Defence Force aircraft to transport him to and from his hometown Masterton on two occasions on advice from the Air Force. Video, Audio
Mike Bush and John Minto's Springbok Tour helmet
The '81 Springbok Tour woke and divided New Zealand, but this week's object and its champion are a surprising combination that shows just how far we've come. Audio
Terminal cancer patients frustrated at lack of funded drugs
In some cases, women are having to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars themselves for treatments like Abrazane and Kacyla - both which have been publically funded in Australia for years. Audio
Delays in getting relief to quake-affected PNG highlands
It's been 10 days since a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck a remote province in Papua New Guinea, killing nearly 80 people. Affected communities are frustrated over delays in distributing relief… Video, Audio
Auckland scrap metal fire may burn through tomorrow
It could take another day before the fire, burning on a 1600 tonne pile of scrap metal in Favona is put out. Fire and Emergency says James Fletcher Drive will be closed until at least midday tomorrow.
…NZ needs to learn from EQC's mistakes, Megan Woods says
EQC Minister Megan Woods talks to John Campbell about issues with EQC and how she is focussing on getting all homes repaired so people stuck in limbo can get on with their lives. Video, Audio
73-year-old can now visit dentist for the first time
A 73-year-old says she'll now be able to see the dentist for the first time instead of pulling out her own teeth after Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei announced plans to provide free private health insurance for… Video, Audio
Amy Adams promoted to National's finance spokesperson
The Selwyn MP will now be ranked third in the caucus, behind Simon Bridges and his deputy Paula Bennett. Video, Audio
Otago marine reserves forum fails to get consensus
The South-East Marine Protection Forum met for three years to identify areas to protect the coast between Timaru and Waipapa Point in Southland. It's handing in two competing plans. Video, Audio
PM Jacinda Ardern unveils $10m in aid for Tonga
It's less than a month since Tonga was battered by the cyclone which destroyed hundreds of houses and its 125-year-old Parliament and damaged more than half of its schools. Video, Audio
Checkpoint weather: March 7 2018
The latest weather forecast with MetService meteorologist John Law. Video, Audio
Evening business for Weds 7 March
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
100 rural communities to get mobile coverage
The government has announced Haast and 100 other rural communities will get mobile coverage by 2022. Audio
Airport dog's death was avoidable - report
The killing of Grizz, an aviation security dog at Auckland Airport last March, was entirely avoidable according to a report released today. Zac Fleming has the details. Video, Audio
State Services Commission investigates Southern Response
The State Services Commission has launched an investigation into insurer Southern Response hiring a security contractor. The company says it did so in response to threatening behaviour from customers… Video, Audio
EQC Chch scopes 'weren't 100% accurate'
A former works manager for Fletcher EQR says assessors didn't check behind walls or under floors to examine the true extent of damage caused by the Christchurch earthquakes because there wasn't enough… Video, Audio
Indian groundsman suspended after bookmaker approach
An Indian cricket groundsman has been handed a six-month suspension from the International Cricket Council for failing to report a corrupt approach during a one-day international against New Zealand…
Samoan village may become uninhabitable: 'It's heartbreaking'
Children in the village of Moata'a spend their time playing with turtles and swimming among the mangroves, but there are fears their playground may not be around for much longer.
Jeremy Wells and a Kakapo ejaculation helmet
Before humans, New Zealand was a land of birds. Our recent efforts to save them have sparked some heroic stories... but also some, er, quirky ones. Such as the kakapo ejaculation helmet. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 6 March 2018
More strong aftershocks have rocked Papua New Guinea's Highlands, a week after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake killed dozens of people; New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leading her first… Audio
