Sarah Robson

Auckland Council figures show just 14 percent of the region's public playgrounds are considered accessible for children with disabilities.

But those levels of accessibility vary - some may have a… Audio

The transport and freight industry says it may need to be more flexible with prioritising products, if a Covid-19 outbreak hits supply chains.

Supermarkets are already stockpiling and industries are… Audio

Thursday's MIQ room release has been postponed - just two days from when it was scheduled.

The head of MIQ Chris Bunny released a statement last night, saying the decision was made due to the… Audio

One of the isolated Tongan islands without communication is Nomuka.

It has one of the closest villages to the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano, just 70 kilometres to the north-east.

The New Zealand… Audio

The Tonga eruption has blanketed swathes of the Pacific nation's islands in volcanic ash.

Experts in New Zealand are taking note, to see what they can learn about the risks in Aotearoa.

The Auckland… Audio

An advocacy group is urging the Government to slow down on progressing new Oranga Tamariki legislation - calling it a rushed patch job.

The bill - which would introduce an independent monitor -… Audio

The extent of the devastation in Tonga is becoming clearer, with aerial photographs taken by the New Zealand Defence Force showing some of the utter devastation on islands.

Tongans living in New… Audio

Three people have been confirmed dead in Tonga following Saturday's volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami, as aerial images show catastrophic damage to the island of Mango in the outlying Ha'apai… Audio

Seven regions across the country shattered median house price records in the last month of 2021.

The median price nationally has reached $905,000 - that's an annual increase of 21.5 percent.

But… Audio

In Antarctica, scientists have been collecting samples of supercooled water under the McMurdo ice shelf.

The McMurdo is part of the much larger Ross Ice Shelf, which is thought to be in relatively… Audio

Soon after Saturday's eruption of Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai, the sky was blocked out and ash began to fall.

Early photos from Tonga show cars, roads and streets blanketed in debris.

Ashfall from… Audio

After a relatively quiet summer, Northlanders are calling for regional financial support to keep businesses open and people employed.

The region remains under the red traffic light, and some don't… Audio

A climate scientist says volcanic matter from the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai eruption could create unusual sunsets, once it's spread around the stratosphere.

It could also have a radiative effect… Audio

Former Russell McVeagh partner James Gardner-Hopkins has been suspended for two years for inappropriate sexual behaviour towards several young women.

The investigation into Mr Gardner-Hopkins began… Audio

Cutting up your credit card might be the best financial resolution you make this year.

While most new year resolutions involve health and fitness goals, Chartered Accountants ANZ recommends… Audio

Potential home buyers are being told they could face their pre-approvals being declined or withdrawn for many months yet.

The warnings come as an investigation begins today into whether banks and… Audio

The Director-General of Health says some parts of the covid traffic light system could need to be strengthened or adjusted if there's an Omicron outbreak in the community.

The government's due to… Audio

New Zealand is preparing to send a Hercules with aid to Tonga today - provided it is safe.

The scale of the damage and need in the Pacific nation is still not clear, following Saturday's eruption of… Audio

Auckland's Fibre network will be used to monitor earthquakes and better understand the city's volcanoes.

There are 53 recognised volcanoes in the Auckland Volcanic Field, and they pose a substantial… Audio

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is yet to confirm if it has met the deadline to get all workers fully vaccinated by Friday last week.

Figures provided to RNZ on Friday show almost 95 percent of paid… Audio