Nita Blake Persen
Billions spent but no progress on family, sexual violence - Auditor General
Public money has been poured in, but there has been zero progress in efforts to combat family and sexual abuse, according to the Auditor General.
It has issued a report telling government ministers… Video, Audio
Covid-19: NZ to receive further 1 million vaccine doses in July
New Zealand will receive a further one million doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccination next month.
The new shipments will arrive in weekly drops - ramping up from mid-July ahead of the roll out to… Video, Audio
Senior gang members arrested as police work with FBI in global sting
The net has fallen over several senior gang members today, charged with a myriad of drug and money laundering offences.
Police are calling it the world's most sophisticated law enforcement action… Video, Audio
Locals frustrated as Whangārei highway plans are halted
The brakes have once again been slammed on plans for a four-lane highway near Whangārei - and local leaders are furious.
The road between Whangārei and Marsden Point has been a regional transport… Audio
'More need for compassion' from some landlords - Housing Minister
The Housing Minister is encouraging some landlords to show more compassion to ease the country's housing crisis - and keep whānau out of motels.
Megan Woods was at the opening of a new Salvation Army… Video, Audio
Marsden Pt workers fear major job losses as shutdown looms
Workers at Northland's oil refinery say the region should be bracing for the biggest loss of jobs in a generation, but not enough is being done to cushion the blow.
Plans for a $250 million shutdown… Video, Audio
NZ's recycling still being sent to developing nations
New Zealand's recycling practices are under scrutiny amid revelations that hundreds of tonnes of plastic are still being sent to countries like Malaysia and Thailand.
Concerns have been raised for… Video, Audio
Auckland Ports await Maritime NZ inquiry into workplace death
The Ports of Auckland appears to be bracing itself for more health and safety charges following a workplace death last year.
There have been three deaths linked to the Ports in recent years - the… Video, Audio
Northland grandma, caregiver welcomes Budget benefit boost
An 84-year-old Northland woman who is raising her teenage grandsons let out a little 'woop' when she heard about today's benefit boosts.
The government has announced all main benefits will jump by… Audio
Ports of Auckland CEO resigns after months of pressure
Ports of Auckland boss Tony Gibson has announced he's resigning and will step down at the end of June.
Gibson has been at the Port for a decade and in recent times has come under scrutiny for major… Video, Audio
Covid-19 vaccine rollout to teens may happen at schools - Bloomfield
The Director-General of Health has revealed students 12 years and older could get their Covid-19 jabs in a school-based vaccination prorgramme starting at the end of Term 3.
And in a pre-Budget… Video, Audio
Property company in liquidation after taking millions in govt funds
An Auckland property company which took millions in taxpayer funds to house the homeless has left the IRD and landlords out of pocket after going into liquidation.
Silverfern property services… Audio
MSD told to crack down on unneeded wage subsidy recipients
The Auditor-General wants the Ministry for Social Development to crack down on businesses that got the wage subsidy and didn't need it.
The multibillion-dollar wage subsidy scheme was designed to… Audio
Northland Covid-19 vaccinations struggle with huge demand
Northlanders are waiting on the phone for more than six hours as they try to book appointments for their Covid-19 vaccine, while older people are being turned away as they attempt walk-in… Video, Audio
MSD spends $5.5m on IT to charge for emergency housing
The government's being criticised for spending $5.5 million on IT changes so it can charge people who would otherwise be homeless for their motel stays.
In October the Ministry for Social Development… Audio
MIQ boss details deadline for border worker vaccinations
About 50 of the country's border workers also appear to have refused the covid vaccine - as the deadline for all staff to be immunised nears.
As of midnight tonight, anyone working in MIQ facilities… Audio
Safety progress slow at Auckland port - Maritime Union
Auckland's mayor has stepped in to try to get the Ports of Auckland to communicate with union bosses.
The Maritime Union today appeared before Auckland Council to discuss the recent health and safety… Audio
Northlanders over 50 can now get Covid-19 vaccine
A big drop in the age limit for accessing the Covid-19 vaccine means anyone over 50 can now get their shot at Northland immunisation clinics.
The District Health Board announced the change through… Audio
Auckland port CEO meets with union bosses after scathing safety review
The under pressure Ports of Auckland chief executive has met with union officials for the first time since a scathing health and safety report was released.
Union members at the Ports have called for… Video, Audio
James Cameron explains dairy cows on Wairarapa farm
Film director James Cameron is defending his decision to graze hundreds of dairy cattle on his farm, despite being an outspoken critic of animal agriculture.
Cameron and his wife, environmentalist… Video, Audio
