Katie Scotcher
State abuse inquiry: Churches consider waiving confidentiality
The Catholic and Anglican churches say they are looking at allowing abuse survivors to speak freely to the Royal Commission.
Last week, the Crown announced it was waiving confidentiality obligations… Audio
Auckland tornado: Wind tears off roofs in St Heliers
RNZ reporter Katie Scotcher joins us from Ashby Ave in St Heliers where roofs were lifted by a tornado overnight. Audio
Auckland tornado: St Heliers cleans up after sudden storm
Homes this morning after a tornado hit on Sunday night. Dozens of homes have been damaged with roofs lifted off and debris damaging other houses and cars. A short time ago we spoke to Ashby Avenue… Audio
Auckland tornado: Cloud building roof torn
There was wild weather in Auckland overnight, with a tornado hitting homes in waterfront suburb St Heliers, and strong winds lifting the roof of the downtown Cloud building, which has a plastic roof.
…$12m in meth seized during major nationwide drug bust
Ten people have been arrested and more than $1 million in cash and assets seized in a major nationwide drug bust today. Reporter Katie Scotcher spoke to Detective Inspector Greg Cramer. Video, Audio
Shut out of the inquiry into Christchurch mosque shootings
Questions are being raised over the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch mosque shootings - is it transparent and inclusive enough? Audio
Shut out of the inquiry into Christchurch mosque shootings
Questions are being raised over the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch mosque shootings - is it transparent and inclusive enough?
AudioSir Anand ditches commission role for Waikato University job
Sir Anand Satyanand has resigned from his role as chair of the Royal Commission inquiry into historical abuse in state care because the workload has increased markedly. He sat down with reporter Katie… Video, Audio
Sir Anand Satyanand resigns from Royal Commission
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the government remains fully committed to the Royal Commission into Abuse in State Care, despite the shock resignation of its chair Sir Anand Satyanand. Audio
Human Rights Commission urges more Muslim inclusion in inquiry
The Chief Human Rights Commissioner is urging the Royal Commission into the Christchurch mosque attacks to boost its efforts to include the Muslim community in its work.
Paul Hunt is also encouraging… Audio
Over-50s driving NZ’s growing alcohol consumption - academic
A recent Lancet study predicts New Zealand's per capita alcohol consumption is set to increase over the next decade. And a public health lecturer is warning it will be people over 50 driving the… Audio
Akl councillors vote for urgent meeting on Ihumātao protest
Some Auckland councillors say they now regret signing off on the Ihumātao land being used for housing. Councillors today voted unanimously in favour of organising an urgent meeting between interested… Audio
Many Silver Ferns return home to day jobs
They've achieved the greatest feat there is in the most popular women's sport in New Zealand. But the world champion Silver Ferns still got the bus from Liverpool to London - and made part of their… Video, Audio
Hundreds march to Parliament for abortion law reform
Hundreds of people marched to Parliament today calling for reform of New Zealand's abortion laws, as Cabinet prepares to consider a bill that would remove abortion from the Crimes Act. Video, Audio
Suppressions extended for mosque shootings royal commission
The extensive suppression orders covering the Royal Commission into the Christchurch mosque shootings will now cover every government agency and crown entity.
The top-level inquiry, headed by Justice… Audio
Govt asks furniture industry to make products safer
The government wants furniture manufacturers and retailers to make their products safer and more fire-resistant but hasn't committed to regulating the industry. Video, Audio
Honey company fined for adding chemicals to product
In the first case of its kind, an Auckland honey company has been fined $260,000 for boosting its product with chemicals to sweeten its value. Audio
Royal Commission will hold mirror up to NZ – inquiry chair
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into abuse in state care might take years, but its chair says it will do everything in its power to uncover New Zealand's "dark history". Chair Anand Satyanand held the… Audio
Akld Uni staff need training on managing students - lecturer
University of Auckland lecturer David Mayeda says it took management almost a month to formally take action after staff complained about a student who expressed extreme views on campus. He says staff… Audio
Racist outburst at Auckland University 'like a threat' - tutor
An Auckland University staff member says she was silenced by senior management after raising concerns about a student with extreme far-right views, just days after the Christchurch terror attack.
The… Audio
