New Zealand
'Nobody knows why he opened fire'
KSAT 12 journalist Erica Hernandez was one of the first people at the scene of the Sutherland Springs massacre. She talks to John Campbell about what she discovered after rushing to the scene. Video, Audio
26 dead in Texas church massacre
Devin Kelly killed 26 people, including children and a pregnant woman, when he opened fire in the First Baptist Church in the tiny Texas town of Sutherland Springs. Video, Audio
Ardern refuses to side-step Australia over Manus
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is refusing to side-step Australia and negotiate directly with Papua New Guinea over taking desperate Manus Island detainees. This is despite Malcolm Turnbull putting… Audio
Six arrests in Auckland brawl involving 200 people
Six people were arrested following a brawl between Samoan and Tongan rugby league fans in Auckland, ahead of their second round World Cup clash.
Manus Island detainees beg NZ for help
Refugees detained on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island are begging the New Zealand prime minister for help. Audio
Ambae locals struggling following volcanic eruption
Residents from Vanuatu's Ambae may have returned to their island after a volcano erupted, but their problems are far from over. Audio
Residents fearful after Dunedin freedom camping ban dismissed
Residents and camping ground owners in Brighton and Warrington are scratching their heads as to how the proposal was voted down, against the recommendations of staff and the majority of the community.
…Plans on track for light rail in Auckland now govt is on board
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met with Auckland Mayor Phil Goff today, where she confirmed the Goverment will fund its share of the Auckland transport plans Labour announced during the campaign. Video, Audio
Ports of Auckland unveils '30-year masterplan'
Ports of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson says the port's plan for a new building with a rooftop park, a hotel and 13m extension to Bledisloe Wharf reflects a new reality. Video, Audio
NZ woman creates portraits out of ...cat fur
Amy Baker has taken the fur she brushes from the coats of her much loved cats to create striking embroidery portraits - including of Donald Trump and Gareth Morgan. Video, Audio
Polytech cuts courses as it faces $4.5m loss
Northland's only polytech plans to cut courses and close campuses so that it can focus on teaching skills that lead to well-paid jobs. Audio
Rat-filled sinkhole prompts greasy dishes warning
A sinkhole filled with fat and rats has prompted Tararua Council to educate its residents on how to get rid of grease. Video, Audio
Peter Carroll sentenced to life for murdering Marcus Tucker
The mother of a murdered Christchurch man today described the unforgivable heart break of seeing her battered, bruised and broken son, who was beaten to death before being burned. Reporter Maja Burry… Video, Audio
Evening business for Thurs 2 Nov
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Farmers disappointed at being used 'as political football'
Fonterra's chariman John Wilson denies there is an urban rural divide, saying farmers also want swimable rivers. Audio
Marlborough Council staff donate sick days to 'leave bank'
Marlborough District Council has started a sick leave bank allowing staff to pool their sick leave for other colleagues to use. Audio
Auckland port expansion plan dismissed as cynical
A plan by Ports of Auckland to expand and invest in its current CBD waterfront site has been dismissed as cynical and disrespectful. The mayor and government want it moved. Video, Audio
Sky World remained open despite 'high risk' to public
One of New Zealand's busiest buildings, Sky World, was allowed to stay open despite Auckland Council acknowledging it was a high fire risk. Zac Fleming reports. Video, Audio
NZ's Pacific minister confident of influence in Cabinet
New Zealand's new Minister of Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio says although he is not a minister within the cabinet, the prime minister will involve him in cabinet decisions.
Samoa tells off Virgin over air route
The Samoa government has reiterated Virgin Australia cannot run any more flights between Samoa and Auckland.
