Susie Ferguson

Steady rain has been falling in Gisborne overnight - and it's getting heavier - as former Cyclone Fili bears down on the country. 

MetService has issued red rain warnings for Tairāwhiti and the… Audio

Farmers say border exceptions being made to boost the primary sector workforce goes part of the way to helping farmers struggling to recruit workers.

The exceptions, which begin today, allow for more… Audio

The Transport Agency is taking over nearly all the country's bitumen supply vital to road building because it believes it is being ripped off by suppliers.

Documents show the agency warning that if… Audio

The National Party is backing New Zealand sending military support to Ukraine as it battles the Russian invasion.

Cabinet has agreed to send an airforce Hercules along with 50-soldiers to Europe this… Audio

Former cyclone Fili will today bring heavy rain and strong winds to Te-Ika-a-Maui - the North Island.

NIWA meterologist Chris Brandolino spoke to Susie Ferguson about the latest forecast and weather… Audio

An abuse survivors group is questioning the timing and reason the inquiry into abuse in care has extendeded its investigation into wider faith-based abuse.

The Royal Commission has now added the… Audio

In Ukraine, efforts are being stepped up to prepare for a renewed Russian offensive, as Mosow re-directs its military offensive to the East of the country.

President Volodymr Zelensky says Russia is… Audio

The inquiry into abuse in care has extended the scope of what it called its Anglican investigation to include other Protestant churches.

The Royal Commission says it will now include the Methodist… Audio

Coromandel residents are being warned to prepare for power cuts, trees and slips blocking roads, and some communities could become isolated.

Civil Defence Controller for Coromandel Garry Towler spoke… Audio

Anti-mandate protesters in Dunedin's Octagon have until midday to leave.

Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins says the lifting of vaccine pass requirements and most mandates means there's no reason for them… Audio

Plunket staff are upset the organisation will shut down a parenting education programme, due to a lack of funding.

Six hundred PEPE courses are attended by about 4000 parents and caregivers each… Audio

MPs are debating whether to haul the Russian Ambassador before them for parliamentary questioning over the Ukraine invasion.

Such a step would be extraordinary: Parliament has only used its power to… Audio

The government is set to review the Covid-19 traffic light system this week.

It would be considering a move from red to orange.

Last time the settings were reviewed Cabinet opted to keep the entire… Audio

MPs are debating whether to haul the Russian Ambassador before them for questioning, after he's twice rebuffed their requests.

Such a step would be extraordinary - Parliament has only used its power… Audio

Polls are closing in the first round of the French Presidential Election - and president Emmanuel Macron is facing a strong challenge from the far right.

It's being called one of the closest first… Audio

Severe gales and heavy rain are expected in a day or so as Cyclone Fili approaches the North Island.

The storm could first hit Northland and then track across eastern parts of the island, raising… Audio