Rowan Quinn
Iranian NZer horrified at US so-called Muslim ban
Mo Zareei is an Iranian New Zealander and a lecturer at Victoria University. He lived in the United States for two years. Under Donald Trump's executive order, he wouldn't be able to travel through… Audio
Lifeguards stretched as they attend non-beach incidents
Lifeguards say they're being called out to heart attacks, farm accidents and car crashes on top of patrolling the country's beaches - and say the extra demands are leaving them stretched. Audio
Explosion at Mexican fireworks market kills at least 27
An explosion at a fireworks market outside the Mexican capital has killed at least 27 people and injured 70. Gavino Garay reports. Video, Audio
Kaikoura family facing homeless Christmas
Karana Barker and her four young children have been staying with friends after their home was destroyed in last month's earthquake. Max Towle took them back for an emotional visit. Video, Audio
Turkish police arrest family of Russian ambassador's killer
Turkish police say family members of the man who killed a Russian envoy have been arrested in his hometown of Aydin. Video, Audio
Kaikoura celebrates as SH1 south reopens to daytime traffic
State Highway One south of Kaikoura has reopened to daytime traffic after it was closed due to 26 landslips caused by last month's devastating magnitude-7.8 earthquake. Video, Audio
Upper Hutt woman was victim of execution-style killing
Police are still looking for four men seen at Upper Hutt woman Lois Tolley's home shortly before she was stabbed and shot in an execution-style killing last week. Audio
Tourists return to Kaikoura as Inland Rd reopens
Kaikoura businesses say tourists are finally returning to the town five weeks after the 7.8 earthquake, as the Inland Road opens to traffic. Video, Audio
Humanitarian groups plead government to take in refugees fleein
Humanitarian groups in New Zealand are urging the government to take in some of the thousands of refugees fleeing Aleppo. Audio
Major congestion into Akld Airport might last for months
Roadworks around Auckland Airport have caused some people to miss their flight as the traffic has been chaotic. A new taskforce made changes overnight, but how soon will things change? Audio
Aftershocks continue to rock Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands is still being rocked by aftershocks brought on by a 7.8 magnitude quake this morning. Audio
Police continue to search for mother of dead baby found in a park
Police have been scouring hospitals, medical centres and high schools as they try to find the mother of a newborn baby found dead in an Auckland reserve yesterday. Audio
Big spend on rheumatic fever has little impact in Auckland
The government fails to make a dent in rheumatic fever rates across much of Auckland. Millions of dollars has been poured in to slash the incidents of the debilitating disease. Audio
Joseph Parker's promoters withdraw request for govt help
Joseph Parker's promoters have accused the government of being freeloaders, as they withdraw their request for taxpayer help for his world boxing title fight. Video, Audio
NZ fashion stores in for shake-up as big brands arrive
New Zealand fashion stores are bracing themselves as they wait to see what the long-term impact will be after the arrival of some of the world's biggest fashion retailers. Audio
Non-voting in DHB elections prompts calls for system overhaul
More than 70 thousand Aucklanders who voted for their mayor didn't vote for their DHB members, and some say the process is confusing and needs to be changed. Audio
Calls to removal level crossings in Auckland after crash
A crash at a notrious level crossing in Auckland reignites calls for all level crossings to be gone from the city. Audio
Woman injured after train and car collide
A woman is in a serious condition after the car she was in collided with a train in Auckland, trapping her inside. RNZ reporter Rowan Quinn has the latest. Audio
Police search for man in relation to knife attack in Otorohanga
A woman is dead and her husband in a critical condition after a knife attack in Otorohanga, and the police are hunting for their 34 year old son who lived with the couple. Audio
East Coast residents flee to higher ground after quake
People rushed to higher ground this morning after a magnitude 7.1 quake struck off the East Coast. Video, Audio
