Hamish Cardwell
Child still critical in Starship two weeks after beating
Two weeks after a child suffered horrific injuries at his home in Flaxmere on 29 January the police still don't know who beat him.
The boy is in a serious condition in Starship Hospital and is likely… Audio
Man facing slavery and human trafficking charges in Napier
A court has been told a man facing two dozen charges of slavery and human trafficking exploited his position as a Samoan Matai making victims to afraid to speak out.
Joseph Matamata, also known as… Audio
Rotorua councillor bombarded with racism over coronavirus
A Rotorua District Councillor says he's been bombarded with racist messages says since he spoke out about racism towards Asian people after the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus.
The disease has… Audio
Coronavirus: NZ businesses exporting to China take a hit
The coronavirus outbreak is putting the squeeze on New Zealand firms doing business with China.
How big a squeeze nobody knows.
Hamish Cardwell reports. Audio
Wellington fog rolls in
More disruption's expected for travellers using Wellington Airport this morning as fog continues to hang over the city.
The fog set in early yesterday afternoon with dozens of arrivals and departures… Audio
Fog causing chaos at Wellington Airport
More disruptions are expected for travellers using Wellington Airport this morning as fog continues to blanket the city.
NZ reporter Hamish Cardwell has the latest. Audio
Ex-teacher gets 2.5 years' jail for sex with students
A former school teacher has been sentenced to two years and six months jail for sexual misconduct involving two students.
The 37-year old woman has admitted seven charges of sexual relations with… Audio
New playground at Parliament as calls grow for poverty action
A flash new playground has been unveiled on Parliament's grounds, amid growing calls for the government to take more action to help lift kiwi kids out of poverty.The Prime Minister and the Speaker cut… Video, Audio
Travel agents will be busy after Air NZ cancels Xmas flights
A travel agent says he's expecting to be flooded with calls after Air New Zealand cancelled flights over the holiday period affecting 14,000 people because of engine maintenance issues. A problem with… Audio
Travel agents bracing as Air NZ cancels holiday flights
Travel agents are bracing for phone calls after Air New Zealand cancelled flights affecting 14,000 people over its engine troubles.
The national carrier says it's cancelled dozens of flights in… Video, Audio
Hutt Valley midwives vent frustration at public meeting
There was anger and tears from midwives at a public meeting last night as they vented their frustration at chronic staffing and equipment shortages at Hutt Valley DHB.
Around 90 midwives, parents and… Audio
Drop in flight instructor numbers worries aviation sector
A decline in the number of experienced airplane and helicopter pilot trainers is raising safety fears in the airline industry about the loss of their skills.
Aviation sector leaders say growth in the… Audio
Child killer threatening in court during sentencing
One of New Zealand's most notorious child-murderers gestured and swore at the media as he was handed a second indefinite prison sentence on Friday.
Stephen Roger Williams is already serving a… Video, Audio
Deported gang members predicted to attempt to corrupt police
A police gang specialist predicts there will be more attempts to corrupt police officers as more gang members arrive after being deported from Australia. He says they're bringing with them… Audio
Will a new mayor mean more action on a second Mt Vic tunnel?
A new mayor for Wellington may also mean fast-tracking a second Mt Victoria tunnel. A multi-billion dollar transport plan has tunnel construction starting as late as 2029 but Andy Foster wants to… Audio
Young councillors hot on tackling climate change
Councils can expect more pressure from their own ranks to tackle climate change with a new crop of young councillors determined to fight it head on. There's been a marked increase in the number of… Audio
Immigration lawyer's warning after Sroubek report released
An immigration lawyer is warning against giving officials more power following the release of a report today into how convicted Czech drug smuggler Karel Sroubek was granted residency. The report by… Audio
Local government elections: turnout tipped to be all-time low
Voter turnout for this Saturday's local elections is heading for a record low with one official saying online voting must be brought in to halt the decline. Hamish Cardwell has been out on the streets… Audio
Report shows half of worst drunk drivers not being made to get vehicle immobilisers
Nearly half the country's worst drink drivers are not being ordered by the courts to fit a vehicle immobiliser, despite this now supposedly being mandatory. A report from the Automobile Association… Audio
Young NZers urge Ardern to push climate change action at UN
Young New Zealanders say the Prime Minster needs to tell world leaders to stop dithering and actually do something to avoid a global climate-change catastrophe.
Jacinda Ardern's in New York to attend… Video, Audio
