Charlotte Cook
Confusion over water advice in Wellington
A Wellington diver says advice from authorities has been confusing and thinks people should stay out of the water until the Kaimoana is safe to eat. Field Correspondent Charlotte Cook reports. Audio
Rescue volunteers not eligible for ACC mental health support
Land Search and Rescue wants the government to reconsider ACC support for emergency volunteers, saying the Mt Maunganui landslide demonstrates the level of trauma they are repeatedly exposed to. RNZ… Audio
Wellington coast residents cleaning poo-filled spray off houses
Residents living on Wellington's coast fear a public health hazard is now coating their homes. Field Correspondent Charlotte Cook reports. Audio
Coromandel residents hit by floods and slips
A Tairua man has described waking to screams before finding his elderly neighbours trapped and covered in mud. RNZ's Field Correspondent Charlotte Cook spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
An update on weather conditions in Coromandel
Reporter Charlotte Cook spoke to Lauren Crimp from Coromandel Audio
An update on weather conditions in Coromandel
RNZ's Charlotte Cook spoke to Lauren Crimp from Whitianga. Audio
Sixteen remain critical following Bondi attack
Sixteen people remain in hospital across Sydney following the Bondi Beach attack. RNZ's Charlotte Cook reports from Sydney. Audio
Bondi shooting suspect charged with 59 offences
The alleged Bondi shooter has been charged with 59 offences, including one terrorist act and 15 counts of murder. RNZ's Charlotte Cook spoke to Corin Dann from Bondi. Audio
Alleged Bondi gunman charged with 59 offences
A twenty-four-year-old suspect in the mass shooting at Bondi has been charged with 59 offences, including one terrorist act and 15 counts of murder. Charlotte Cook reports from Bondi. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 December 2025
The Crown is returning more than 3,000 hectares of land to Maori in the top of the South Island - ending what's thought to be the country's longest running property dispute; Wellington's regional… Audio
Funerals for victims of Bondi terror attack begin
The funerals of the victims of Sunday's terrorist attack have begun. RNZ reporter Charlotte Cook is in Sydney and spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Charlotte Cook speaks to Ingrid Hipkiss from Bondi
One of the gunmen who police believe carried out the mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach has woken from a coma. Police are yet to announce what charges Naveed Akram may face. For the latest, we… Audio
Couple who attempted to stop Bondi gunman identified
A Sydney couple, identified as Boris and Sofia Gurman, are being recognised for their heroic actions on the day of the Bondi attack. RNZ's Charlotte Cook spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Sydney. Audio
Witnesses still shaken by Bondi beach terror attack
A Dunedin woman caught up in the Bondi beach terror attack says she has only just stopped trembling and been able to get some sleep. Frankie Lewis says tension had been building in the Sydney area for… Audio
Bondi beach hero speaks for the first time from hospital
The man hailed as a hero for disarming one of the Bondi Beach gunmen has spoken for the first time from his hospital bed. Ahmed Al Ahmed was shot multiple times after he rushed one of the attackers… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 December 2025
27 people remain in Sydney hospitals following Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi beach; Consumer NZ says shoppers should now be paying less for card payment surcharges; The government is creating a new… Audio
27 people remain in hospital following Bondi terror attack
27 people remain in Sydney hospitals following Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi beach. RNZ reporter Charlotte Cook spoke to Lauren Crimp from Bondi. Audio
RNZ's Charlotte Cook reports from Bondi Beach
RNZ's Charlotte Cook spoke to Corin Dann from Bondi Beach in Sydney. Audio
Latest update from Bondi following terror attack
In the wake of the Bondi terror attack there have been moves for a change to Australia's gun laws. RNZ's Charlotte Cook spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Bondi. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 5 December 2025
Between the FIFA World Cup Draw, a spicy A-league derby, and the final battle for the Formula 1 drivers championship - it's a huge weekend of sport; The E tu union has notified Air New Zealand of a… Audio