Jonathan Mitchell
Otago weather: Henley cut-off by floodwater
Heavy rain in Otago overnight hasn't resulted in any more flooding in the region and river levels are continuing to drop. However it could be weeks until the water from this week's flooding drains… Audio
Farmer describes destruction from raging tornado
When a tornado struck Canterbury, farmer Randal Hanrahan watched in amazement as expensive pieces of heavy farm equipment were lifted into air. Sheltering under his overturned mower from the raging… Video, Audio
Markets Update for 19 November 2018
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Early Business News for 19 November 2018
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Business News for 15 November 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Early Business News for 15 November 2018
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Flooding, slips shut roads, schools on West Coast
Schools and roads were closed on the West Coast today, as the area was drenched by heavy rainfall - making it a miserable day for locals and tourists alike. Video, Audio
Consumers should be wary of unnecessary breakdown insurance
Car buyers are being warned-off mechanical breakdown insurance when buying a new set of wheels. Consumer New Zealand says the insurance is heavily promoted by dealers and could add more than… Audio
Locals hoping to cash in on Ohakea development
A huge influx of new residents and spending is set to boost the communities near the Ohakea defence base. More than $2 billion is being spent on replacing the old Orion planes with four new P-8… Audio
NZ soldiers leave for possible final Iraq deployment
New Zealand troops leave today for what could be the final on-the-ground mission in Iraq. The government plans to review its deployment early next year, but for now, our troops are off to train Iraqi… Audio
Business News for 26 October 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Defence Force troops look forward to Iraq deployment
The latest, and possibly the last, group of New Zealand soldiers leave today for Iraq. The head of the Defence Force, Major-General Tim Gall, told RNZ reporter Jonathan Mitchell the mission is… Audio
Wellington buses disrupted as drivers strike
There are fewer buses than usual on the road in Wellington and the Hutt Valley this morning as drivers belonging to the Tramways Union strike over stalled wage talks. RNZ reporter Jonathan Mitchell is… Audio
Island Bay locals fed up with botched road, urge change
Locals in a Wellington seaside suburb are disheartened to hear of more delays to fix up their botched cycleway. Island Bay residents were promised last year it would be fixed - now they've learnt… Audio
Business News for 2 October 2018
Canada and the US reach a trade deal, which may not be much different from the dumped TPP. Rents for CBD office space rising. Banks look to cut deals to snag customers. Latest from global markets. Audio
Plastic straws pulled from supermarket shelves
Plastic straws have been pulled from shelves at Countdown supermarkets, in another attempt to reduce plastic waste ending up in the environment. Audio
Wellington makes Lonely Planet's top NZ destination
Travel guide Lonely Planet has named Wellington as the best place to visit in New Zealand, knocking Auckland off the top spot. Jonathan Mitchell went for a wander around the Capital's streets to see… Audio
Business News for 8 August 2018
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Early Business News for 8 August 2018
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Marjory Douglas students join Christchurch tree planting
Two tragedies have brought two groups of young people from opposite sides of the world together for a special tree planting in Christchurch. Twenty-eight students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High… Audio
