Sharon Brettkelly

Three buildings have been damaged at Auckland Normal Intermediate School after a fire started in a historic building during a teachers-only day. Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

Researchers say fewer Māori women might die of cervical cancer if they were able to test for the warning signs themselves. Audio

Housing Minister Phil Twyford says about 300 Kiwibuild houses are likely to be built by July, far fewer than the 1000 target the government set itself. National says the minister has dropped the ball… Audio

Three people are likely to spend a second night in Dunedin Hospital after a large willow tree fell on them at the Shotover Jet base at Arthurs Point near Queenstown. Audio

A second tree in as many days has collapsed, trapping bystanders underneath, at the normally tranquil Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Audio

A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder and five counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after a stabbing spree in Whanganui. Audio

A slip at a Hawke's Bay beach has swept two cyclists into the ocean, leaving one with critical injuries. Reporter Anusha Bradley joins Five O'clock Report live from the beach, south of Clifton. Audio

Five people were injured when a tree fell on them at the Shotover Jet base in Queenstown today. Helicopter pilot Kevin Gale was part of the rescue. He spoke to Sharon Brettkelly. Audio

National's deputy Paula Bennett has been given a new shadow portfolio on drug reform as part of a minor reshuffle by leader Simon Bridges. She joins Five O'clock Report to discuss the new position… Audio

The people injured when a tree fell on them at the Shotover Jet base in Queenstown today were foreign tourists, and included a mother and her young son who were seriously injured. Detective Senior… Audio

Former Silver Ferns assistant coach Robyn Broughton believes the team is capable of winning this year's Netball World Cup if they continue to improve their performance. She spoke with sports reporter… Audio

A two-bedroom cottage tucked away in a remote part of Stewart Island that can only be reached by boat or on foot has gone on the market for the first time in decades. Bayleys agent Mike Peterson says… Audio

After more than two weeks, the hunt is winding down for elusive stoats on Great Barrier Island. The Island had been considered stoat-free until two of the predators were reportedly spotted there… Audio

Police had to use a helicopter to rescue two men caught in rapids on an inflatable air mattress on the Kawarau River at 11pm last night. Queenstown Harbourmaster Marty Black says they put themselves… Audio

Thirteen huge pine trees that Auckland Council says need to be removed urgently have been given a stay of execution after outrage from locals and tree campaigners. Audio

New Zealand firefighters will soon head to Tasmania to help deal with more than 50 blazes burning across 20,000 hectares. Fire and Emergency New Zealand National Manager Rural Operations John… Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

: A grandson is on a mission to find his grandmother's chihuahua, which was thrown from her car in a crash, before she wakes up from a coma. Aaron Price spoke to Sharon Brettkelly about the huge… Audio

Quitline has reported a surge in people wanting to give up smoking after tax hikes introduced on New Year's Day. But despite the $11 increase over the last six years, many smokers say they won't… Audio