Nick Truebridge

As we near the end of the weekend's events - and indeed the Commonwealth Games - New Zealand has racked up a raft of gold medals in swimming and cycling, and gained status on the world stage in sports… Audio

On Saturday, the Freedoms & Rights Coalition again blocked off main streets through Auckland, to protest everything from vaccination mandates to the cost of living. Standing at the front of the march… Audio

It's the second to last day of competition at the Commonwealth Games - and cyclist Aaron Gate has scored his fourth gold. With Nick Truebridge from Birmingham is RNZ's Felicity Reid. Audio

The war in Ukraine has been going on for nearly six months. There have been at least 10 thousand deaths so far, although experts say the actual toll is likely to be a lot more. The invasion has also… Audio

A Penrose store owner says its hard to see a future for his business, after it was targeted by criminals for the fifth time since he took over barely a year ago.

Local residents say there's huge… Video, Audio

Industry experts suggest Auckland is on track for another building material shortage due to a shortage of quarries in the region. Currently, one in six truckloads of quarried materials that come into… Audio

A large cleanup operation is underway on several Pacific Islands after huge ocean swells caused widespread flooding, damaging homes and hotels over the weekend. A state of emergency was declared in… Audio

100 firefighters spent the early hours of the morning tackling a giant blaze at Penrose factory in Auckland.

Residents in Onehunga, Mangere Bridge and Favona have been told to keep their windows… Audio

A union leader is calling for mandatory reporting of gender pay differences. New research shows New Zealand is falling behind other western countries in closing the gap between men and women's wages.

Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua has unveiled a number of surprises as she named her team for the Commonwealth Games.

The Silver Ferns will be determined to be competitive in Birmingham after… Audio

Auckland councillor Chris Darby has hit out at a decision by Fullers to increase fare prices.

The price of Waiheke, Rangitoto and Coromandel trips is going up 8.4 percent, with the ferry operator… Video, Audio

The defence has come out swinging in the New Zealand First Foundation trial today - saying only Winston Peters can prove the Crown's case.

Its closing arguments brought the judge-alone trial in the… Audio

Banks are filling their pockets with the increase in interest rates and the time taken to pay off a mortgage is blowing out.

A KiwiSaver fund manager says banks are doubling their margins on floating… Video, Audio

GP clinics opened their doors for free visits over the weekend, funded by the DHBs in Auckland and Wellington.

While it's taking some of the strain from overloaded emergency departments, it means GPs… Video, Audio

GPs and pharmacists administering vaccines are expecting a surge in bookings for children to get the free flu vaccine and say it will put pressure on their struggling workforce.

From Friday, children… Audio

A Covid outbreak has sought to sabotage the All Blacks build up to their first of the year against Ireland in Auckland on Saturday night.

Coach Ian Foster and two of his assistants John Plumtree and… Video, Audio