Olivia Wix
RNZ reporter has been speaking to locals in Huntly
In Huntly locals like Allana, who has family and friends who work at the mine, describe the stoppage as frightening. Audio
Friends and Family pleased they can bury missing woman
Friends and family of an Auckland prostitute, missing for almost 19 years, are relieved they will finally be able to give her a proper farewell. Audio
Fall in abortions due to implants - specialists
A 13 year low in abortions is being put down to the popularity of contraceptive implants. Audio
Drop in abortions attributed to contraceptive implants
A 13 year low in abortions is being attributed to the popularity of the contraceptive implant. Audio
Auckland mayor takes first-hand look at seedy Auckland
Vomit, empty beer cans, drag queens and drunks - just a typical early Sunday morning in Auckland, but for the Mayor Len Brown an 'eye-opening experience'. Audio
Auckland's Tepid Baths to re-open next weekend
Two years and $16 million later, the Tepid Baths in Auckland will re-open to the public next weekend. Audio
Lawless admits breaking the law
Lucy Lawless, says she illegally boarded a ship during a protest against oil exploration, because it is what she felt she had to do. Audio
Interest rates behind Auckland property boom-agents
A mini property boom in Auckland is being credited to low interest rates. Audio
Midwifery Crisis averted
New Zealand's midwife shortage is over. For years health authorities have been battling to train enough midwives, and keep them in the profession. Audio
Border alert for cop shooter
Authorities are concerned that Murray Toleafoa, a Tribesman gang member wanted for shooting at a police officer in central Auckland, could flee the country. Audio
Dotcom's lawyers: FBI agents broke law
The Crown says the FBI didn't break the law by taking evidence seized from Kim Dotcom's house back to the United States. Audio
Principals angry after meeting with Education Minister
Some school principals say a meeting with the Education Minister this morning has only made them angrier about changes to class sizes. Audio
Syrian students in Auckland protest
Some Syrian students living in New Zealand are calling on this government to cut all ties with the Bashar al-Assad regime. Audio
PM stands by New Zealand's environmental record
The Prime Minister, John Key, is standing by New Zealand's record on the environment, despite a report stating the country has failed on committments it made 20 years ago. Audio
NZ fails to meet Earth Summit Commitments - report
A new report claims New Zealand has failed to meet any of the major commitments it agreed to at the world's largest environment conference 20 years ago. Audio
FBI takes dotcom evidence from NZ without permission
The lawyer for internet millionaire Kim Dotcom is accusing the FBI of defying New Zealand law and taking copies of evidence outside the country without permission. Audio
Dotcom back in court
The internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom has been back in court today arguing that a search warrant used to seize electronic equipment from his home in January was illegal and too extensive. Audio
The latest on search for missing father and son
More from our reporter at the scene. Audio
Community Centre loses legal stoush with Auckland Council
The group that for decades ran the community centre that is host to the Otara markets has lost a court battle with the Auckland Council. Audio
Rail for Auckland's North Shore decades away
The Auckland Council says North Shore residents shouldn't get too excited about a proposed 15 billion dollar rail link to the city- saying it' s just an idea, and one that's unlikely to eventuate for… Audio