William Ray

Scientists are warning people living in coastal areas, they need to run for high ground as soon as the feel a strong earthquake, not wait until official tsunami warnings are broadcast. Audio

And now for an overview of what's been happening with the weather as the front moves up the country, we're joined by our reporter William Ray. Audio

France and Britain are emerging as likely backers of a military strike by the United States on Syria. Audio

Our reporter William Ray joins us now from Lukes Lane near Opera House. Audio

Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus are the latest countries to ban imports and sales of Fonterra milk products. Audio

New home buyers are being warned that the National Party's just-announced housing policy could end up actually costing them hundreds of thousands of dollars. Audio

Fonterra will hold talks with the Government this morning as the dairy company's board promises an independent inquiry. Audio

Tenants say the Government's decision to give the owners of earthquake prone buildings 20 years to strengthen them will put lives at risk. Audio

Parents are complaining Fonterra's mixed messages about the contamination scare have left them unsure which baby formulas are safe. Audio

A microbiologist says the Fonterra contamination scare brings cleaning procedures at milk processing plants into question. Audio

The Mental Health Foundation wants a system introduced to vet any smartphone applications being used to treat mental illness. Audio

New Zealand scientists have made a breakthrough in the battle against the noxious pest sometimes known as rock snot. Audio

Businesses and tenants are being advised to stay away until further notice, after the Wellington City Council ordered the closure of an inner city street because of earthquake damage. Audio

The New Zealand born archeologist who discovered real life hobbits has died. Audio

The collapse of pipes, light fittings and ceiling tiles inside central Wellington buildings in Sunday's earthquake has sparked a call for a look at stronger regulations. Audio

Commercial buildings in central Wellington have borne the brunt of yesterday's strong earthquake though the council says most of the damage is superficial not structural. Audio

A team of scientists have discovered two major threats to New Zealand's multi-million dollar manuka honey industry. Audio

The teachers union, the New Zealand Educational Institute, says the Government is still not putting enough resources into fixing the flawed Novopay payroll system. Audio

Football New Zealand has been asked to launch a national anti-racism campaign, after allegations of verbal abuse at a game in Wellington, but some clubs in the capital say it's not needed. Audio

According to a new survey carried out by the Auckland University of Technology and funded by the insurance company Sovereign, people in this country are happier than most Europeans - even though New… Audio