New Zealand
Vanuatu volcano islands evacuation effort in full swing
Ferries, trawlers and other boats are chugging towards the Vanuatu island of Ambae, as the country continues to evacuate about five percent of its population as the island's volcano continues to… Video, Audio
One in 11 million - Cow gives birth to triplets, then quadruplets
Becky gave birth to quadruplets Bonny, Blossom, Belinda and Bluebell last month. Danny Kavanagh told John Campbell the second batch was completely unexpected. Video, Audio
Proposal to build five-star hotel in Dunedin falls appart
A plan to build a five-star hotel in Dunedin has hit a brick wall. Video, Audio
Trucking firms forced to go offshore to search for drivers
The truck freight industry is transporting more goods than ever, but as Emile Donovan reports, finding drivers to man those vehicles is proving a tough task. Audio
Team NZ reveals next America's Cup protocols
The 37th cup regatta will be sailed in 75 foot monohulls, probably with foils, and teams will be required to have at least three crew members from their home country. Todd Niall reports. Video, Audio
Evening business for Fri 29 Sept
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Greens won't mix with Blue to get into the Beehive
Former Green MPs are rubbishing the prospect of their party doing any deal with National, chalking up such talk as mere mischief-making. Video, Audio
Destiny School applies for help from KidsCan
Destiny School has applied for charitable help to feed and clothe some of its students, despite the church's founders driving luxurious sports cars worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Video, Audio
Pamper party murderer sentenced to life imprisonment
The children of Carly Stewart, who was stabbed to death at a pamper party, are so traumatised they sleep with weapons beside their beds, their grandmother revealed in court. Sarah Robson reports. Audio
DHB in desperate need of more money, staff and resources
The Counties Manukau District Health Board “urgently” needs more funding, staff and resources, and patient safety is potentially being put at risk in the meantime, the dhb’s CEO says. Video, Audio
Pacific quota access emigrants seek more support
Pacific people entering under the quota with aspirations for a brighter future can find NZ tough. Audio
US health policy expert calls for NZ DHB cuts
A US health policy expert says New Zealand has too many district health boards, each focused on their own financial success. Colorado Health Institute vice-president Amy Downs visited this year as a… Audio
The winners, losers and oddities of the election
Who got the most votes? The least votes? The greatest majority? And was there really a party who didn't want any votes at all? Zac Fleming investigates. Audio
Residents still unhappy over Wellington's Island Bay cycleway
The compromise is a new dedicated cycleway between the footpath and the kerb at the same height allowing cars to park up against the kerb, costing about $4 million. Audio
NZTA highlights alternative options to Manawatu Gorge
The Transport Agency has just released a long list of options for a long term resilient solution for the Manawatu Gorge route. RNZ reporter Jacob McSweeny joins us from a meeting on the issue. Video, Audio
Former PM Jim Bolger on how to deal with Winston Peters
Former National Prime Minister Jim Bolger negotiated the first ever MMP government with Winston Peters in 1996. He spoke to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Aussie man rides train by hanging from windscreen wiper
The 23-year-old man is seen with his body pressed against the windscreen of the back of the train, which was travelling at 110km/h, while one hand is holding on to the windscreen wiper. Video, Audio
Govt criticised re right to appeal Pora decision
The justice minister's decision to put Teina Pora's compensation case on hold until a new Government is formed is the latest in a long line of injustices, private investigator Tim McKinnel says. Audio
Chch MPs ready to deal with 'massive challenges' city faces
Christchurch voters reminded New Zealand that there are specific issues there that the rest of the country doesn't grapple with. John Campbell talks to some of the people they elected. Audio
SaveMart does u-turn on staff redundancies
A decision to make 10 staff at an Auckland SaveMart store redundant has been withdrawn. Graeme McKean from First Union is representing the New Lynn staff - he spoke to John Campbell. Video, Audio
