Olivia Wix

A court has heard that people filmed at, what the Crown is calling, para-military style camps in Te Urewera National Park had a very relaxed approach to holding guns, and had poor aim. Audio

The last of the government's initiatives to make younger drivers safer on our roads comes into effect on Monday, with a tougher restricted driving test. Audio

The private operators of Auckland's Mount Eden Jail, who've today been fined $150,000 for a prison escape, say it will not happen again. Audio

Travel agents say it'll be more expensive for New Zealanders to travel to the United States, once Air New Zealand becomes the only airline to offer direct flights to the country from May. Audio

The four people accused of taking part in military-style camps in Te Urewera National Park say they are activists who are AGAINST war, not for it. Audio

A jury hearing the case against four people accused of being involved in military-style camps in the Urewera mountains in the Bay of Plenty will today hear evidence from the police officer who oversaw… Audio

New laws come in effect today that change the way outstanding fines are dealt with. Audio

An historian says whoever desecrated the grave of New Zealand's first leader is ignorant and has no idea that he fought for the rights of Maori. Audio

Households' electricity bills are expected to rise by up to ten per cent this year, because of upgrades to the national grid. Audio

An Auckland business group is demanding the council should dump plans to lend the Auckland Theatre Company ten million dollars to build a waterfront theatre. Audio

Hundreds of people have flocked to Auckland's waterfront to be entertained by waka, yachts and tug boats - as part of the annual Auckland Anniversary day regatta. Audio

Seventeen tents belonging to occupy protestors are still up in Auckland's Aotea Square despite the Council's attempt to clear the area yesterday. Audio

The Auckland Council initiated the clearance, saying the protesters are in breach of a bylaw which forbids camping. Audio

The Big Day Out concert is under way but in front of a half empty Mt Smart stadium in Auckland. Audio

Risky intersections are the focus of councils across New Zealand - who are busy determining potential problem areas with new give way rules coming into force in two months when Audio

Organisers of Auckland's Big Day Out say low ticket sales and the high cost of securing top international acts are the reasons why this year's festival will be the last. Audio

On Waihi Beach, the locals are taking over much of the responsibility for the clean-up there. Audio

Authorities in Bay of Plenty have responded to public pressure and will now allow the public to help clean up Waihi Beach of Rena debris that's littered along the shoreline. Audio

Bay of Plenty iwi say they will consider appealing against an Environment Court decision that allows the Tauranga Port to dredge the harbour to deepen its shipping channels. Audio

Child, Youth and Family has paid out more than a million dollars in compensation over the past two years, for failing those in its care. Audio