Robin Martin
Matata residents say Council buyout offers are 'a joke'
The Whakatane District Council says it needs more than 14 million dollars to buy properties at risk from deadly debris flows, but homeowners say that undervalues their homes. Audio
All Blacks get taste of country life
Taranaki is home to the three Barrett brothers. Middle brother, Scott, who plays lock, took a group of curious All Blacks out to visit the family farm. Audio
Green's marine sanctuary could end seabed mining plans
The Green Party's plans to create New Zealand's largest ever marine sanctuary off the Taranaki coast could put an end to a seabed mining proposal before it even gets going. Robin Martin reports. Video, Audio
Police divers join search for missing men
Police divers are joining the search today for two men missing in Tongariro National Park since Saturday. RNZ reporter Robin Martin is at the search scene in Turangi. Audio
50 volunteers help police search for missing men
Fifty search and rescue volunteers are now looking for two men missing in the Kaimanawa forest, who became lost in the bush after fleeing police on Saturday night. Audio
Parents fuming over medical centre's charges for children
Whanganui parents are fuming that the city's main afterhours and urgent medical clinic has begun charging a $10 fee for children under 13 who it treats during normal working hours. Audio
Businesses plea for help following gorge closure
Calls are growing for an economic assistance package for businesses affected by the massive slip which has closed the Manawatu Gorge on State Highway 3. Audio
Skipper convicted of manslaughter
Taranaki skipper convicted of manslaughter following the death of a passenger on his boat who was not wearing a lifejacket. Audio
Plan revealed for derelict New Plymouth state homes
A charitable organisation is hoping to buy about 20 derelict HNZ properties in New Plymouth and build more than 50 affordable homes in their place, but not everyone is convinced by its plan. Video, Audio
Virtual clinic replaces GPs in Patea
An iwi-led pop-up virtual medical clinic has begun operating in Patea which has been without a GP for several weeks. Video, Audio
Doctor fears immigration red-tape may force him out of NZ
American doctor Mitch Feller fears immigration red-tape may force him to be kicked out of the country despite the desperate need for GPs in rural New Zealand. Audio
WW1 objectors' voices 'also needs to be heard'
A powerful exhibition focused on opposition to New Zealand's involvement in the First World War has opened in Wellington. Video, Audio
Brighter Future? Rollercoaster ride for the regions under National
Robin Martin investigates whether it's been boom or bust for the regions under National, with the rise and fall of industries like dairy, oil and gas and mining. Video, Audio
Anger at reintroduction of paid parking Saturdays in New Plymouth
New Plymouth businesses and shoppers are up in arms about a plan to reintroduce paid parking in the CBD on Saturdays after a year-long free parking trial comes to an end. Video, Audio
Hundreds expected at Parihaka today for historic apology
After lengthy negotiations, the Parihaka Papakainga Trust agreed on a reconciliation package last month which culminate in the He Puanga Haeata ceremonies today. Hundreds of people are expected to… Audio
Debate after New Plymouth airport upgrade triples in cost
A former councillor says a plan to revamp and double the size of the current terminal is in danger of becoming a vanity project after the cost of the project ballooned to $29 million. Video, Audio
One in four fishing crew suffer significant injuries at work
One in four crew members on commercial fishing vessels have suffered a significant injury during work which has prompted a campaign to address the sector's alarming workplace safety record. Audio
Pohutukawa at risk of dying off
The iconic native tree could be one of the worst affected plants, or even die off completely, as the myrtle rust outbreak spreads. Audio
Principal turns failing Patea school into a top performer
In 2015 Patea Area School was under statutory management and performing badly, but its roll has since doubled and it's recorded 100 percent pass rates for NCEA levels one and two. Video, Audio
Thousands scammed: Mum makes up birthday party sob story
A New Zealand mother has misled thousands of people around the country and the world after claiming her daughter was badly bullied and no one would attend her birthday party. Video, Audio
