Sharon Brettkelly
Cyclone Cook: Bay of Plenty
Sharon Brettkelly reports from Bay of Plenty which is being lashed by the cyclone. Audio
Bay of Plenty residents prepare to evacuate
RNZ reporter Sharon Brettkelly on Ohope Beach says its calm now but people are getting ready for storm surges, coastal ersion and landslides. She says, "People who are worried about their home are… Audio
Hundreds of Edgecumbe residents face long delay returning home
An Edgecumbe local board member who's been helping people return to flooded homes say hundreds face a long wait before they'll be able to return. He says some homes will never be safe to go back to. Audio
Cyclone cook approaching Bay of Plenty
Sharon Brettkelly has the latest from Edgecumbe. Audio
Michael Cullen to head review of Edgecumbe floods
Former Finance Minister Sir Michael Cullen will head a review of the events that led to the flooding at Edgecumbe amid growing anger over the authorities' handling of the emergency. Audio
More Evacuations in Edgecumbe Floods
RNZ reporter, Sharon Brettkelly, has the latest on the Edgecumbe flooding. Audio
Latest from Whakatane region
RNZ's Sharon Brettkelly who's flown above Edgecumbe and other flooded parts of the Whakatane region. Audio
Major slip closes road to Matahina Dam
RNZ reporter Sharon Brettkelly was on her way to the Matahina Dam when she came across a slip on the road which means she can't go any further. She joins Checkpoint live. Video, Audio
Edgecumbe firefighter says some homes won't be livable again
An Edgecumbe fire fighter has described racing to rescue people - and their pets - as the streets became rivers. Video, Audio
Auckland residents trapped after torrential rain
People have been warned to stay away from places at risk of floods and slips, as another deluge hit the already sodden city this afternoon. Video, Audio
Shared interests & special menu at lunch for Chinese Premier
On the last day of his visit, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang told Prime Minister Bill English and about 600 other guests that New Zealand and China's relationship will scale new heights. Audio
Early Business News for 27 March 2017
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Brother posts video of drugged sister as a warning
An Auckland man's video of his sister writhing and vomiting after apparently taking synthetic drugs has been viewed more than one million times on Facebook. Audio
Major Queenstown housing project abandoned
New Ground Capital has abandoned plans to build 143 apartments in two six-level buildings walking distance from central Queenstown. That leaves the resort town without large scale accommodation for… Audio
Markets Update for 10 March 2017
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Intl Women's Day cause for anger due to rape comments, pay gap
Women's rights campaigners say it's sad that International Women's Day coincides with revelations around high school students boasting about having sex with unconscious girls. Audio
Hundreds gathered at memorial for former Silver Fern Tania Dalton
Former Silver Fern Tania Dalton's family is setting up a charitable foundation in her name in support of sports training and development for underprivileged children. Video, Audio
Business News for 1 March 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Markets Update for 28 February 2017
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Sky-Vodafone merger denial 'good for consumers'
Analysts say Sky will now be forced to adapt and find new ways to distribute its content, after the Commerce Commission declined its merger with Vodafone. Audio