Life And Society
Weather: After high temperatures South Island sees big drop
It's the end of the golden weather for the South Island at least with temperatures set to drop by as much as 20C over the next 48 hours.
Parts of the South Island continued to bake and break records… Audio
Black market suspected behind wave of Auckland bike thefts
A wave of bike thefts in Auckland has police warning riders to be extra vigilant when it comes to securing their cycles.
But a leading Auckland cycle advocate believes there is something more… Video, Audio
Charity giving shoes to kids in need
The Panel speaks to 16-year-old Benjamin McQueen-Davies who runs Share a Pair NZ. Audio
Veteran actor Peter Vere Jones dies
Friends and fans are paying tribute to the veteran New Zealand actor, Peter Vere-Jones, who has died aged 82.
He appeared in several Peter Jackson films, such as Bad Taste and the second Hobbit film… Audio
New Plymouth Council backing Local Electoral Act changes
The New Plymouth District Council has signaled its support of expected changes to the Local Electoral Act, which would scrap the provision allowing for citizen-initiated referenda, after Councillors… Audio
New four-person board to oversee Oranga Tamariki overhaul
Oranga Tamariki Ministerial Advisory Board chairperson Matthew Tukaki says one of the first tasks would be looking into the removal of children from families. Audio
Wellington Water 'did our best' to communicate water issues - CEO
Wellington has once again faced raw sewage spilling into the streets after a pipe burst on Monday afternoon.
The pipe sent putrid liquid running into the intersection of Mercer and Victoria streets… Audio
Wellington residents fed up with putrid stench of raw sewage
Downtown Wellington workers and residents are fed up with the putrid stench of raw sewage pervading the city after a wastewater pipe burst.
A temporary fix only narrowly avoided raw sewage pouring… Audio
Four strong advisory board unveiled for Oranga Tamariki
A new advisory board has just been appointed to recommend changes to the troubled Oranga Tamariki ministry.
The four-strong board will make its recommendations to the Minister for Children, Kelvin… Audio
Quick fix stops sewage spilling into Wellington Harbour
Wellington's wastewater network is expected to be running back to normal this evening, after a temporary fix was rolled out for a burst sewage pipe.
The city was just a couple of hours away from the… Video, Audio
Weather: Canterbury swelters in record temperatures
Searing hot, record-breaking temperatures have been registered in parts of Canterbury today.
MetService says Ashburton airport reached 37.5C, which is the highest temperature there since records… Video, Audio
Sumner surf lifesavers recognised for rescuing 27 people in 10 minutes
For some, summer is all about relaxation, but for lifeguards across the country this is the busiest time of the year.
So busy that sometimes a day on patrol means saving 27 people in 10 minutes.
… Audio
Community on alert: Northlanders get Covid-19 tests and hope for best
The new community case of Covid-19 in Northland has locals worried about another community outbreak.
Superyachts packing out marinas ahead of America's Cup
Superyacht berths at two Auckland marinas are almost fully booked for the America's Cup.
The Wonderful World of TradeMe with Logan Mudge
This week on TradeMe - classic Americas Cup memorabilia, a spine with an attached pelvis and the supermarket promotion of the Summer - a Smeg knife block. TradeMe's Logan Mudge told producer Jeremy… Audio
Nate's Mates in the States: Daniel Corbin Garcia
The images of the Washington Capital building being stormed by a mob of Donald Trump supporters felt an absolute world away from us here in New Zealand. Not to mention the 25 million cases and… Audio
Bloomfield details response to community case
As the investigation into the Covid-19 community case continues, health staff in Northland are scaling up their response.
Jack Russell returned to elderly Napier owner after months
Late last year, we brought you the curious case of 80-year-old Doug Hodgetts and his missing companion, a seven-year-old Jack Russell named Tabatha.
Hodgetts believed his best friend was stolen on… Audio
Set "intentions" not "resolutions" for success
It's time to talk New Years Resolutions. Yes I know, that it's nearly the end of January .. and those of you that made resolutions have either dropped them already or just straight out forgotten what… Audio
Methodist employer threatens lockdown against homecare workers
E tū union says 90 homecare workers from Lifewise are continuing to strike despite threats of a lockout from their employer.
