New Zealand
Bill English continues to attack Labour over water tax plans
The National Party leader says Labour's plans to introduce royalties on bottled and irrigated water and bring agriculture into the emissions trading scheme will be bad news for the regions. Video, Audio
Labour leader votes early & promises big public broadcasting fund
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern has already cast her vote in the election as she unveiled a $38 million annual boost for the film industry and public broadcasting. Video, Audio
No gloves despite soiled goods - Save Mart workers say
Save Mart workers sorting donated items say they are barred from wearing gloves despite dealing with things like soiled nappies and underwear, and dead rats. Video, Audio
Auckland surgeons to operate on children in Fiji
A team of 15 surgeons and medical staff from Auckland and Starship Hospitals are currently in Fiji on a two week mission to perform children's heart operations.
Community bands together to make school ball affordable
Donated dresses and free hair-ups: How one South Auckland school turned on a ball fit for the stars without it breaking the bank for students and their families. Video, Audio
Maniototo farmers challenge Ardern to visit them on water tax
Central Otago farmers are calling on the Labour Party Leader to visit their properties in order to debate Labour's water tax plan over a cup of tea. Video, Audio
Thousands attend Maori Language Week Parade
Featuring more than 20 floats, the parade returned to the capital for the second year running to mark the week and to promote Te Reo Maori. Video, Audio
Rail returns between Picton and Christchurch
The track will open this week after being closed for nearly a year after the line suffered extensive damage in last November's earthquake. Video, Audio
Cause of Christchurch fire that injured 10 likely accidental
The home on upmarket Clifton Hill was an AirB&B and was being rented out by a group of Malaysian tourists when it was gutted in a fire. Video, Audio
Evening business for Mon 11 Sept
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Casino and school fraudster sent to jail
Tessa Grant, 41, stole and defrauded her employers to feed an equestrian, was today sentenced to seven years and eight months in jail. Video, Audio
Cold reception for National at suicide meeting
Three mothers who've lost children to suicide wrote a letter in August inviting all political parties to a forum in Wellington - only National and ACT don't support their wish-list. Video, Audio
HomeStart grant not available for 'affordable' homes
At Hobsonville Point, if you miss out on the ballot - which is part of the Government's access scheme coordinated by Housing New Zealand - you won't qualify for a HomeStart Grant. Video, Audio
Winston Peters wants to know Labour's tax plans before forming
The New Zealand First leader says Labour should be able to tell him and the public about its tax plans before the election. Video, Audio
Havana flooded as Irma batters Cuba
Parts of Cuba's capital Havana have been turned into canals due to storm surge flooding, and widespread damage has been reported in coastal communities and tourist resorts. Video, Audio
Sound Archives: New Zealand and Tonga
Today, in our weekly visit to the sound archives of Nga Taonga Sound and Vision with Sarah Johnston, we look at how radio has linked New Zealand and the kingdom of Tonga over the years. Audio
Sports: Solomons salvage 2-all draw with All Whites
The Solomon Islands football team have salvaged some pride today in the second leg of their World Cup qualifier against New Zealand.
Tongan artists want to share traditional knowledge
Two Tongan artists are sharing their knowledge and skills as part of their effort to keep their tradition alive as New Zealanders celebrate Tonga language and culture this week.
Video evidence appears to contradict Nick Smith's claim
Nick Smith says rat poison was rubbed 'over my face', but Checkpoint has viewed a video of the incident and we cannot see that poison made contact with the veteran MP's skin. Audio
National would bypass RMA to speed up construction
If re-elected, National would enact special legislation which would make it easier to build more housing and infrastructure and make it more affordable. Audio
