Sarah Robson
Covid-19: How to encourage children to get the jab
From today, children between 5 to 11 years old are eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine.
We know there can be some anxiety around getting vaccinated - and needles.
So Sarah Robson asked Michelle… Audio
Northland boat owners furious no tsunami warnings
Some Northland boat owners are furious there were no tsunami siren warnings or texts before large waves smashed into the Tūtūkākā marina, sinking a number of boats on Saturday evening.
But there are… Audio
Tonga: Power being restored, damage assessments underway
NZ's Defence Force is expected to leave for Tonga this morning to assess damage from the weekend's volcanic eruption and tsunami.
A P3 Orion will leave as soon as it's believed to be safe, with ash… Audio
Covid-19: NZ dangerously close to Omicron outbreak
Public health experts say the country's teetering dangerously close to an Omicron outbreak, with the variant detected in an Auckland MIQ worker.
The new community Omicron case, confirmed over the… Audio
Tonga: Labour MP hears the latest from Ha'apai main island
The tense wait for information from Tonga's islands continues, following the volcanic eruption and tsunami at the weekend.
The Labour MP for Panmure-Otahuhu, Jenny Salesa, joined a zoom call with… Audio
Tonga's volcanic eruption rare and unusual
An expert says the volcanic eruption in Tonga is so rare and unusual the global geo-science community is intrigued.
The sonic boom of Saturday's explosion reverberated around the world.
To explain… Audio
Communication lines to Tonga are still down
Communication lines with Tonga are still down, following a volcanic eruption and tsunami on Saturday.
Tonga's underwater volcano Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai has been erupting intermittently since… Audio
NZ sending Defence Force to assess damage in Tonga
A Defence Force plane is due to depart Whenuapai air base in Auckland for Tonga this morning, to assess the damage from Saturday's eruption and tsunami.
There are no reports of injury or death - but… Audio
Gisborne businesses ready for re-scheduled Rhythm and Vines
Gisborne businesses have experienced a downturn in profits this summer, after the popular New Year's Eve festival, Rhythm and Vines, was postponed until Easter weekend.
It followed calls from four… Audio
Novak Djokovic could still be asked to leave Australia
In Australia the the ball remains in the government's court as the Novak Djokovic saga continues.
The unvaccinated tennis player has been confirmed in the official draw for the Australian Open - but… Audio
International students stuck overseas demand clarity
International students stuck overseas are pleading for clarity about when they can come to New Zealand.
They say the suspension of visa processing for people outside the country until at least August… Audio
Clean-up underway in Fiji after Cyclone Cody
The clean-up is underway in Fiji after Cyclone Cody struck.
The cyclone caused damage to homes, road and other infrastructure.
Correspondent in Fiji, Mo-vono spoke to Sarah Robson. Audio
East Coast expected to bear the brunt of Cyclone Cody
Waves of up to eight metres are expected off the East Coast this weekend as Cyclone Cody tracks towards the country.
Forecasters are busy building a picture of just how bad the storm will be.
It's… Audio
Child vaccine almost here, not all health providers are ready
From Monday, tamariki aged 5 to 11 can get their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, which is roughly one third of an adult dose.
But while January the 17th is the official start date for the… Audio
Flights to Cook Islands return as nation reopens borders
The Cook Islands has reopened its borders to fully vaccinated New Zealanders.
The quarantine-free travel bubble lasted just three months in 2021 before authorities pulled the pin.
RNZ Pacific… Audio
Cook Islands reopens to fully vaccinated New Zealanders
The Cook Islands has reopened its borders to fully vaccinated New Zealanders - but with less fanfare and more trepidation than last year.
The quarantine-free travel bubble lasted just three months in… Audio
Buckingham Palace strips Prince Andrew of titles
The Queen's second son, Prince Andrew, has been stripped of his military affiliations and royal patronages, after a US court yesterday ruled a civil sexual assault case against him could continue.
… Audio
New Zealand's bottled water not always better than tap
Pure, clean and boutique - those are all words used to describe bottled water sold in New Zealand.
It's usually perceived as free of contaminants compared to tap water - but University of Otago… Audio
Summer Concert Tour cancelled for first time in 12 years
The annual Summer Concert Tour has been cancelled for the first time in 12 years due to Covid-19.
The shows at the Taupo Amphitheatre, Whitianga Waterways, and Gibbston Valley Winery in Queenstown… Audio
Covid-19: Overseas New Zealanders on living in Omicron hotspots
New Zealanders living overseas say Covid-19 is now part of everyday life as cases of the highly-infectious Omicron variant steadily grow around the globe.
More than 307 million Covid cases have been… Audio