Susie Ferguson
Ukraine invasion: Latest round of peace talks end with hint of positivity
The latest face to face peace talks between the Russians and Ukrainians have wrapped up in Istanbul with a hint of positivity.
Before the talks began, the host - Turkey's President Erdogan - urged… Audio
Transmission Gully: On the ground update
The long-awaited Transmission Gully motorway is finally ready to open to the public.
Reporter Jake McKee spoke to Susie Ferguson from the Paekakariki Interchange of the new road. Audio
Disappointment Hauturu/Little Barrier Island still open to scallop harvesting
Iwi leaders are disappointed Hauturu/Little Barrier Island has been left out of the list of tipa - or scallop - fisheries closed for business.
Depleted fisheries in Northland, most of Coromandel and… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 30 March 2022
The America's Cup regatta goes to Barcelona, Transmission Gully is officially opened today but you'll not be able to drive on it until tomorrow, the police watchdog, the Independent Police Conduct… Audio
Kākā spotted dropping improvised missile on falcon
A brave kākā has been seen dropping a wooden missile on a falcon to scare the deadly native predator away from its flock.
Victoria University of Wellington biology professor Kevin Burns witnessed… Audio
Water regulator causes controversy over chemical limits
The newly minted water regulator says its proposals for new drinking water standards, which is copping criticism from environmental groups, have been thoroughly reviewed.
Environment groups are… Audio
Ukrainian peace negotiators suffered symptoms of poisioning
Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich and two Ukrainian peace negotiators are said to have suffered symptoms of poisoning, following a meeting in Kyiv.
On the evening of 3 March they met in Kyiv, but… Audio
Improvements have been made for children in care, despite abuse rates rising - Oranga Tamariki
An Oranga Tamariki manager says improvements have been made despite the number of children abused in state care rising.
Its latest figures are the worst since the Ministry for Children began… Audio
Will Smith's Academy Awards slap 'tacitly condoned' - Psychologist
Actor Will Smith brutally open-palm slapped Chris Rock at Monday's Oscars.
The comedian made a joke on stage about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith - referencing her alopecia.
After attacking Rock… Audio
Environment groups outraged at proposed drinking water standards
Environment groups are outraged at a proposal by the brand new water regulator to increase the amounts of some toxic chemicals allowed in drinking water.
Pesticide Action Network NZ coordinator Dr… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 29 March 2022
The number of children being abused in state care is rising, the UN Secretary General calls for an immidiate ceasefire in Ukraine, Dame Jane Campion wins Best Director at the Oscars, but it was an… Audio
Flood-stricken Tokomaru Bay school had only just had classrooms repaired
The Prime Minister has trudged through the sludgy grounds of Tairāwhiti, to survey the damage from last week's severe flooding.
One of the stops on her tour was Hatea-a-Rangi School, which finally… Audio
Covid-19: How many more deaths are to come?
We know how many people have died with Covid-19 during the current Omicron wave, the latest figure being 258.
What we don't know, however, is how many Kiwis will yet die with the virus before the… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 28 March 2022
We spoke to the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as China negotiates a security deal with the Solomons,The US secretary of state denies Washington wants to bring about a regime change in Russia… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 25 March 2022
A backdown by the Australian Government will see hundreds of detained refugees resettled in New Zealand, the Tairawhiti district begins its clean up after two days of heavy rain, with some parts of… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 24 March 2022
Heavy rain continues to hit the North Island's east coast, with more evacuations in the Gisborne district overnight, the latest information about the drenched region from Civil Defence and locals on… Audio
Covid-19: Expert on possible second booster shot
As Omicron rages in New Zealand, attention is turning to a possible fourth Covid-19 vaccine dose.
The Director-General of Health, Ashley Bloomfield, has asked for advice on how helpful an additional… Audio
Covid-19: Health professional on reduced virus rules
The Prime Minister will announce this afternoon the future of vaccine mandates.
This comes as New Zealand borders are set to reopen in less than a month.
Some health professionals worry that… Audio
Enchanter: Pilot says rescue mission was most challenging of his career
The helicopter pilot who flew the chopper that pulled five people out of the water off North Cape says they were the most challenging rescues of his 30-year career.
Five people of the 10 on board… Audio
Covid-19: Orchardists say virus running rampant
Some orchardists say Covid-19 is running rampant through their harvest fields.
It's peak apple time across the country, but Omicron's not showing any signs of slowing down in the busy harvest regions… Audio
