Louise Ternouth
Queenstown may be boiling water for months, businesses not happy
The news Queenstown may be boiling water for months has gone down like a cup of cold sick with businesses in the town. The Queenstown council's been served with a compliance order for its Two Mile… Video, Audio
Queenstown cryptosporidium outbreak: Confirmed number of cases rises to 17
The official number of crook tummies in Queenstown is on the rise, but locals fear there could be even more to come as the tourist hub grapples with a boil water notice. There are now 17 confirmed… Video, Audio
AT says anti-social behaviour a growing issue after stabbing
"There are no words to describe how much he will be loved and missed". The family of a man killed at an Auckland bus depot has paid tribute to their son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew and friend… Video, Audio
Manhunt underway after person critically injured at bus stop
A manhunt is underway after a person was critically injured in a suspected stabbing at a main bus station in Auckland. Auckland Transport says a fight broke out between members of the public which… Video, Audio
Number of dogs being put down in Auckland doubles in last year
The number of dogs put down across Auckland animal shelters has doubled - more than two and a half thousand dogs were euthanised in the last financial year. Auckland council says a lack of de-sexing… Video, Audio
Price of eggs still rising, supply still a problem for some
As the price of eggs continues to skyrocket industry reps says they're still playing catch up following a ban on cage farming, facing higher production costs and building up flock numbers. Checkpoint… Audio
'It's gutting' - Northland conservation group on finding eight kiwi mauled to death by dogs
In the last month alone eight kiwi have been found mauled by dogs in Northland's Opua Forest by Bay Bush Action Conservation Group. The group has spent 12 years working to restore the forest and had… Video, Audio
NZ Fashion Week focusing on sustainability and diversity
New Zealand Fashion week is back after a three year covid hiatus with this year's event focusing on sustainability and diversity. Fashion lovers have also been able to attend more shows than ever this… Video, Audio
ACT deputy leader makes bid for true blue National seat
For the last 63 years Auckland's Tamaki electorate has been a true blue seat, a mere tap in for National. But the ACT Party believes that incumbent MP Simon O'Connor is on shaky politcal ground: He's… Audio
Some owners of flood damaged houses opt to sell 'as is where is'
Some owners of flood damaged properties are reaching breaking point, opting to sell up 'as is where is' as they wait for repairs and a category for their property. Others are renting out their… Audio
Naughty porker: Runaway pig finds forever home
The naughty porker of statehighway 16 formerly known as ''Kevin Bacon" now renamed "Reggie" has found his forever home. The roaming road hog blocked lanes on Auckland's North-Western motorway and… Audio
Experts urge people to stay vigilant despite relaxing of Covid rules
Experts are urging people to remain vigilant against the spread of Covid-19 following the government's decision to scrap the last remaining Covid mandates. From today, there's no more mandatory seven… Audio
Fans enjoying World Cup drama as competition nears business end
With an extra time win against the Netherlands Spain has made the semifinals at the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time in history. Meanwhile there's still another match on tonight as Japan and… Video, Audio
National MP Sam Uffindell does the shopping once a month to 'give my wife a break'
National Party MP Sam Uffindel recently revealed he does the shopping, once a month, in order to "give his wife a break." In June, the Tauranga politician explained to Parliament that his monthly… Video, Audio
'Bureaucratic bulls***": West Aucklanders furious with council over flood buyouts
Tension was high at a fiery community meeting last night about the hundreds of homes still uninhabitable after the city's anniversary weekend floods. It was standing room only as residents clashed… Audio
Naughty porker who shut down SH16 and evaded police finally captured
For nearly two weeks a roaming piggy who shut down Auckland's state highway 16 has evaded capture. In the end, it was the temptation of a banana that lured him into a trap yesterday afternoon. The… Video, Audio
Auckland Zoo's last elephant may have found forever home
Auckland Zoo's last remaining elephant 40 year old Burma may have finally found a forever home to live out her twilight years in South Australia. Last year, Australia Zoo pulled the pin on plans to… Video, Audio
Charity supporting sexual abuse survivors fighting for survival
A charity that's been supporting sexual abuse survivours in Northland and Auckland for nearly 30 years is fighting for survival. HELP Auckland is calling for urgent support to keep their personal… Video, Audio
'Bin contamination' Aucklanders increasingly putting wrong stuff in recycling bins
Aucklanders are increasingly putting the wrong stuff in their recycling bins, often resulting in the whole lot going to landfill. The council has found that so-called "bin contamination" in the city… Video, Audio
Eden park gearing up for Auckland's third match of World Cup
Eden Park is gearing up to host another Women's World Cup match, with Italy and Argentina talking to the field tonight. It's Auckland's third match of the tournament and Eden Park is hoping for… Video, Audio
