Rowan Quinn
All Blacks gear up for first test of 2018
The All Blacks are expected to win but there might be a bit of rust as players from the five Super Rugby franchises join forces for the first time in 2018. Video, Audio
Nana Barrett and her All Blacks scrapbooks
All Blacks brothers Beauden, Jordie and Scott Barrett's nana Mary has a scrapbook for each of her All Blacks grandsons, which she fills with newspaper clippings and photographs she takes from TV. She… Video, Audio
Two Hawaii seaside communites engulfed by lava
Lava from the Kilauea Volcano has engulfed two entire seaside communities on Hawaii's Big Island, following dramatic eruptions over the past month that have sent lava fountaining into the skies… Video, Audio
‘I’m disappointed EQC. No, I’m heartbroken’
Christchurch woman Georgina Hanafin has written an open letter about her anguish, heartbreak and financial struggles with EQC. She says its settlement offer falls short, and she's taking the agency to… Audio
Housing sector cautiously backs new Ministry
A new ministry - that of Housing and Urban Development - will roll three departments into a one-stop policy shop in charge of affordable housing, homelessness and large scale developments. Video, Audio
Son found not guilty of father's murder
A man who fatally stabbed his violent father has been found not guilty of murder. Court reporter Edward Gay has been following the case, and has the latest details. Video, Audio
Is Netflix the future for Maori television?
A new Māori media industry group is being lauched to ensure Māori media keeps pace with a changing world, with one young producer believing Netflix is the future. A young Maori TV producer believes… Audio
Man killed by own son labelled brutal controlling bully
The lawyers for the son say he was acting in self-defence, but the Crown says the son stabbed his father, knowing that his actions could cause death and he should be found guilty of murder. Audio
CEO unsure how EQC became 'dysfunctional'
EQC's chief executive Sid Miller says he accepts a critical report into wide-ranging deficiencies at the crown agency, but is at a loss to explain how things got so bad. Video, Audio
Jenny Salesa says she's changed after overspending taxpayer money
The country's top spending minister at the end of 2017, Jenny Salesa, says her travel was all above board but she has put systems in place to ensure taxpayers' money is much better used. Video, Audio
PM out campaigning 10 days ahead of due date
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was busy with selfies and hugs when she campaigned in Northcote today with Labour candidate Shanan Halbert, just days before her due date. Video, Audio
Warkworth voters suss out Simon Bridges
National leader Simon Bridges is travelling throughout the country so so-called ordinary voters can get to know him. Reporter Sarah Murphy followed him to Warkworth to find out what locals made of… Video, Audio
All Blacks' Barrett brothers about to make history
Taranaki's famous sons - Beauden, Scott and Jordie Barrett - will become the first trio of brothers to start a match for the All Blacks when they play France at Eden Park on Saturday. Audio
Stadium closure $10 million blow to Taranaki economy
Taranaki Chamber of Commerce estimates the region will take at least a $10 million hit a year after the shock closure of Yarrow Stadium. Video, Audio
National accuses government of favouring Northland
National is accusing the government of playing favourites by giving Northland 60 percent of the money allocated so far by the Provincial Growth Fund. But Minister Shane Jones says the north was… Audio
Evening business for 7 June 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Cat survives 4.5 hour drive in car's grill
A cat has made a miraculous recovery after it survived a four and a half hour drive from Auckland to New Plymouth trapped in the grill of a car, but its owners still haven't been found. Video, Audio
"Suck it and see" avo water consents a worry
Northland is poised to become the avocado capital of New Zealand after growers north of Kaitaia received the green light for irrigation. But DOC is considering challenging them in the Environment… Audio
Almost 20 percent of central Akl homes bought by foreign buyers
Foreign buyers made up 3 percent of all home transfers across New Zealand in the first quarter of 2018, but almost 20 percent in central Auckland. Minister David Parker says that vindicates the… Audio
Black Caps coach makes shock resignation
Black Caps coach Mike Hesson has resigned after six years in what he described as an "all consuming" role. He spoke to sports reporter Clay Wilson about the tough and emotional decision. Video, Audio
