Sharon Brettkelly
Councils reluctant to fund infrastructure for housing growth
President of Local Government New Zealand Dave Cull says there are no current incentives for councils to invest in infrastructure for residential growth, and the burden is falling on current… Audio
NZ one of least affordable countries for housing
The annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey shows housing in New Zealand's eight main centres is now on average more than six times the average income. Audio
Two bodies recovered at Auckland swimming spots
Two bodies have been found after two men went missing at swimming holes in South Auckland. Reporter Sarah Robson has the latest. Audio
Dozens missing, 100 injured after 6.7 quake hits Japan
New Zealand vet Mark Bryan is holidaying in Hokkaido, Japan after a conference and was in his hotel in the city of Obihiro when the quake hit. He spoke to Sharon Brettkelly while on a bus, trying to… Audio
Kiwi firefighters arrive in California to help fight wildfires
A contingent of New Zealand firefighters and managers have arrived in California to help battle devastating fires there. Sharon Brettkelly spoke to field liaison officer Wipari Henwood. Video, Audio
'Pandemonium' as people try to flee Lombok, surrounding islands
British tourist Jake Clarkson describes the terror he and others felt when a magnitude 7 quake struck Lombok island, and tells Sharon Brettkelly he's one of hundreds trying to leave. Video, Audio
Toddler's body found in Rangitaiki River, police investigate
The Police have launched a homicide inquiry after the body of a two year old child was found in the Rangitaiki River on Sunday night. RNZ Auckland bureau chief Sharon Brettkelly joins us with the… Audio
Fashion designer Kate Spade found dead in apartment
The 55-year-old designer, who once edited fashion magazine Mademoiselle, was well known as a designer of clothes, shoes and handbags. Zachary Goelman reports. Video, Audio
Months-long cleanup for Tolaga Bay after flash flooding
Tairawhiti Civil Defence Emergency manager Louise Bennett says the cleanup is going to take months, after flash flooding hit Tolaga Bay. Audio
Taranaki Bulls without home after stadium condemned
Taranaki's flagship stadium has been condemned after geotechnical testing showed the bank under its West Stand is a significant earthquake risk. Video, Audio
EQC Minister not surprised by damning report
The Minister for EQC has called for immediate changes in response to a damning report into EQC's practices released this afternoon. Video, Audio
Tauranga City Council votes to buy botched Bella Vista homes
Tauranga City Council has voted in principle to repurchase the homes in the botched Bella Vista housing development. Audio
The Tupperware tales - Longest-serving consultant tells all
New Zealand's longest-serving Tupperware consultant Shirley Rust, 70, has been selling the containers for 40 years. She tells Sharon Brett-kelly all about the job, including the worst parties, her… Video, Audio
Hotel owners insist they're telling truth about pokie machines
A lawyer for the owners of Rawene Masonic Hotel says they're standing by their claims that they turned pokie machines off after a woman left her baby outside their venue while she gambled. Pub Charity… Audio
Back to the future for Kiwirail - Napier Wairoa line
After storm damage closed the track in 2012, the line is reopening thanks to $5 million in funding from the government's Provincial Growth Fund. Video, Audio
HNZ may refund tenants for meth testing and repairs
Hundreds of tenants were needlessly evicted by Housing New Zealand, and more than $100 million of taxpayers money spent, on unnecessary decontamination. Video, Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 6 June
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Bella Vista residents plead with Tauranga City Council
The victims of a botched housing development in Tauranga today made impassioned pleas to the city council to take responsibility for signing off on what's being described as sloppy building work. Video, Audio
11 sex offenders live on one South Auckland street
Primary school students in South Auckland have been walking past boarding houses with sex offenders every day for two years but their school and local residents knew nothing about them. Audio
Markets Update for 3 November 2017
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio