Susie Ferguson
The History of Gangs in NZ
Jarrod Gilbert, a senior lecturer at University of Canterbury and author of Patched: The History of Gangs in New Zealand joins us to give some context to the latest shootings in Auckland. Audio
Twizel among the coldest spots in the country
New Zealand is closing in on winter and temperatures are nose-diving. Twizel in the South Island is one of the coldest spots in the country - hitting -4.1 degrees earlier this week. We hear from… Audio
China remains top trading partner in multi-billion dollar trade
China remains our top trading partner with two-way trade exceeding NZ$33 billion. Susie Ferguson spoke to National Party Simon O'Connor, who is a member Chair of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 25 May 2022
Auckland is rocked by five drive-by shootings in one night, staffing shortages in the aged car sector sees one nurse stay at work for three days straight, homeowners brace for another interest rate… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 24 May 2022
Hopes Indo-Pacific Economic Alliance will boost US influence; Life in prison for Russian tank commander; Christchurch terror attack responders to be recognised; Families worried for elderly due to… Audio
Happy the 51 year old elephant 'illegally imprisoned' for years
A court battle in New York may change the way we look at animals. Happy is a 51-year-old Asian elephant that's been living at the New York City Zoo since 1977. Court records show Happy has been kept… Audio
High-profile players tipped out of French Open
The French tennis Open began in Paris overnight, and already a couple of high-profile players have been tipped out of the tournament. Two-time finalist Dominic Thiem of Austria lost in straight sets… Audio
Changes to NZ-Aus relationship with new PM
Jennifer Curtin, Professor of Politics at the University of Auckland, joins us to discuss changes to the trans-Tasman relationship with the incoming Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese. Audio
LynnMall attacker assaulted in prison, documents reveal
Newly-released documents show the LynnMall knife attacker Ahamed Samsudeen was assaulted twice in prison. They also show he was blamed for starting a third fight. The 32-year-old was shot dead by… Audio
RNZ analysis of PM's trade mission trip to US
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leaving this evening for a trade and business delegation in the United States. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson has more. Audio
Horowhenua: Calculating the cost of cleanup after wild weather
Residents of Horowhenua are assessing cleanup costs of a surprise tornado that destroyed homes, power lines and trees. Friday's wild weather left several families homeless and a number of houses… Audio
Trans-Tasman rights need airing - community law centres
Community law centres say the unequal rights of New Zealanders living in Australia must be raised in future talks between both prime ministers. Anthony Albanese will be sworn in as Australia's new… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 23 May 2022
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will today leave for a trade mission to the United States, new Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese - is promsing change in the country, and we remember Joe Hawke… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 20 May 2022
Reaction to yesterday's big spending budget, one billion dollars has gone to easing the rising cost of living, 12 billion dollars has gone to health, experts break down the numbers. Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 19 May 2022
It's Budget Day and the pressure is on for the Government to ease the 'cost of living crisis' facing New Zealanders, and we speak to political and business editors about what we should expect in the… Audio
Hutt Valley DHB on hospital building closure
There has been a shock announcement that Hutt Hospital's main building is an earthquake risk and must close.
The building built in the mid 70s, houses 70 percent of beds at the hospital including the… Audio
BMX champ on her experience at Cycling NZ
A damning report has been released about Cycling NZ's high performance programme.
Michael Heron QC who led this inquiry, also uncovered a culture of bullying, poor behaviour, lack of accountability… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 17 May 2022
Climate activists say the Government's Emissions Reduction Plan is too light on farmers, many New Zealanders say incentives to ditch their gas guzzlers aren't enough to get them to make the switch to… Audio
DOC taking 'hands-off' approach to injured seal in Wellington
A fur seal with a barb in its neck parked up on Wellington's Oriental Parade has sparked concern among Wellingtonians.
In an effort to protect it, an animal welfare group - HUHA - has put cones… Audio
Government tackling massive week without Prime Minister
It's one of the biggest weeks of the political year and the Government will be tackling it without the presence of the Prime Minister.
Jacinda Ardern is isolating until Saturday after testing… Audio
