Rayssa Almeida
Husband and wife in hospital after stabbing at Auckland dairy
Witnesses to a stabbing at an Auckland dairy say they will never forget the shocking scenes of a couple being attacked in their own shop.
The husband and wife are both in hospital - he has critical… Audio
How early is too early for Christmas decorations?
October has only just started, and stores are already gearing up for the Christmas season.
In Auckland, shops are aglow with festive lights and adorned with ornaments, sparking the holiday spirit… Audio
Akl mayor says sewage from sinkhole a result of old infrastructure
Auckland's Mayor says the sinkhole pumping sewage into the Waitematā Harbour is a consequence of a city with old infrastructure. It's expected to be ten days before crews can stop the flow from the… Audio
Patient wants Pharmac to cover cancer drugs
A gut cancer patient paying more than $100,000 for treatment wants Pharmac to fund the drugs that are keeping her alive.
And she's not alone - gut cancers are one of the most common form of cancer… Audio
Auckland fog causes travel woes
It hasn't been the best morning for travellers trying to fly into or out of Auckland - or for commuters trying to get around the city. It was a bit of a pea-souper across the City of Sails, and… Audio
NZ race driver makes mark on F1 debut despite odds against him
Patients with life limiting conditions say New Zealand is lagging behind other OECD countries when it comes to funding new and breakthrough medicines. The group "My Life Matters" represents more than… Audio
Patients with life-limiting conditions protest for better medicine access
Patients with life limiting conditions say New Zealand is lagging behind other OECD countries when it comes to funding new and breakthrough medicines. The group "My Life Matters" represents more than… Audio
NZers ability to get new medicine lags according to patient advocate group
Patient Advocate organisation My Life Matters says New Zealanders' ability to get new and breakthrough medicines lags behind other OECD countries and this morning it's holding a protest and campaign… Audio
Mother speaks of anguish after losing daughter in bus crash
The mother of an 11-year-old killed in a bus crash on Mt Ruapehu has told a court of her anguish at losing her daughter.
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts was operating the shuttle bus that overturned after its… Audio
West Aucklanders react to Govt's long term transport vision
West Auckland commuters are looking forward to a better, faster and more reliable bus system. The government has revealed its long term transport vision for the next decade, with plans to spend big… Audio
Growers concerned lack of sun in Auckland is harming quality
Auckland fruit and vegetable growers are worried lack of sunshine is harming the quality of their produce and lowering its value.
Last month, Auckland had only 4 days without rain, and growers say… Audio
Brazilian football fans in NZ unable to watch team in World Cup
When New Zealand was announced as co-host for the Football World Cup, the country's legion of Brazilian fans were ecstatic about seeing the women in yellow and green on these shores. But, all of… Audio
Sinkhole opens up in central Auckland
A busy central Auckland road has been closed because of a large sinkhole.
College Hill is cordoned off between Scotland and Wood Streets and Auckland Transport says a detour is in place.
Three bus… Audio
50 firefighters battle blaze
About 50 firefighters fought a blaze at a petrol station on Auckland's Great South Road overnight.
Fire and Emergency were called out to the fire at the Takanini Z at around 4am this morning.
… Audio
Winter blues take hold
For many in the north and east of the north island, the persistent rain is getting on top of us - literally and emotionally.
A study in China found that people were 25 percent more likely to report… Audio
Weather battered homeowners to get weekly payments from government
Displaced homeowners affected by this year's weather events will receive weekly payments, to help with temporary housing, while the future of their flood-damaged homes is still uncertain. Auckland… Audio
Migrant communities gather in dozens to welcome world cup teams
With only ten sleeps until the FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off, New Zealand's migrant communities are getting together to welcome their teams and cheer for their home countries. This morning, players… Audio
Union says OT needs to better protect young people in state care
The union representing youth workers says Oranga Tamariki needs to do a better job of protecting the safety of young people in the justice system. Eleven staff have now been stood down at an Oranga… Audio
High cost of living forcing people to live on streets
Auckland City Mission says the high cost of living is forcing people to live on the streets as winter sets in and temperatures plunge.
More and more are huddled in flimsy cardboard shelters, seeking… Audio
Trauma of solitary confinement
Former prisoners and families of inmates say the trauma of solitary confinement will haunt them for life.
A independent report from the Office of the Inspectorate found that more than 5000 prisoners… Audio