Olivia Wix
Researcher believes tui song is key to species survival
Massey University researchers have found the tui has a repertoire of more than 300 songs, and some could even have thousands. Audio
150 people mobilised for fruitfly operation
Authorities say the chance of a widespread fruitfly infestation is looking increasingly unlikely- but that hasn't stopped them from sending more than a hundred extra staff to Auckland this week to… Audio
Fruit fly cordon in Auckland
Tonight thousands of Aucklanders living in the 1.5 km fruit fly exclusion zone are banned from taking fruit and vegetables outside the restricted area and some are not even allowed to take them off… Audio
Couple accused of second biggest fraud of MSD
A Work and Income case manager and his wife are accused of committing the second biggest internal fraud in the government department's history. Audio
Muttonbirds safe to eat
The Japanese nuclear meltdown may have reduced New Zealand's muttonbird population. A study near Auckland has found a third of the birds, also known as sooty shearwaters or titi, failed to return this… Audio
Elephant who killed handler may still be rehomed in US
Franklin Zoo has ruled out euthanising Mila the elephant, and fundraising plans are underway to raise the hundreds of thousands of dollars needed to send it to the United States . Audio
The fate of an Auckland elephant up in the air
Authorities are trying to work out who should have the final say over the fate of the elephant that killed its zoo-keeper. Audio
Neighbours react to home invasion stabbing
Neighbours of a 95 year old man stabbed in the head by an intruder in West Auckland overnight say the attack sends shivers down their spines. Audio
Bail conditions relaxed for Kim Dotcom
The Megaupload founder, Kim Dotcom, has had a number of his bail conditions relaxed, meaning he can now use the internet, go swimming and record music. Audio
Wharfies paid for first time in five weeks
The Ports of Auckland and the Maritime Union return to the Employment Court this morning to hear whether wharfies can legally be locked-out while contract negotiations continue. Audio
Energy companies to cooperate with inquiry into fracking
Oil and gas companies say they have nothing to fear from an independent review into the drilling technique, hydraulic fracturing. Audio
Port workers in limbo, union launches legal challenge
The Ports of Auckland is today still refusing to say when wharfies who yesterday gave up striking, will be allowed back to work. Audio
Less than two days until give way rules change
On Sunday New Zealand will make one of the biggest changes to the road rules in nearly 40 years. Audio
Port workers blocked from return to work rail against company
Auckland's watersiders have ended their strike but the ports company is refusing to let them back on the wharves. Audio
Jury in Urewera case expected to begin deliberating today
A High Court jury is expected to begin deliberating today in the trial of four people accused of taking part in military style camps in Te Urewera National Park. Audio
Te Urewera raids trial draws to a close
The trial of four people who the Crown alleges took part in military-style training camps in Te Urewera National Park is nearing an end, with the last two defence teams closing their cases today. Audio
Study finds half of New Zealand children don't play each day
A study has found that close to half of New Zealand children aren't playing every day. The 'state of play' report, commissioned by the drinks company Milo, is the first study of its type in New… Audio
Tuhoe leader says training camps were no secret
The chief negotiator for Tuhoe says it was no secret that training camps were being held in Te Urewera National Park. Audio
Ryder's future in New Zealand cricket in doubt
The future of New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder is again under a cloud after another alcohol-related incident. Audio
The latest from the Urewera trial
A court has heard that people accused of participating in military-style camps in Te Urewera National Park used techniques like those the New Zealand army adopts in combat zones. Audio