Sarah Robson
Tongan student speaks about bus crash pain
A Tongan student who lost one of his legs in a bus crash in New Zealand on Christmas Eve a year ago says he can no longer pursue some of his dreams. Audio
Search set to resume for teen missing in Rangitikei River
It's one of a number of water incidents around the country over the weekend, our reporter Sarah Robson joins us with an update. Audio
Rain on the way for parched farmers on the West Coast
Farmers are running low on feed as hot temperatures dry out pastures. Audio
Solo mums who don't name father won't face benefit cuts
Solo mothers on a benefit who don't name the father of their child won't have their welfare payments cut under the Labour-led Government. The Social Development Minister, Carmel Sepuloni, has… Audio
Pomp & ceremony as 52nd Parliament officially opens
Keeping with tradition, the Governor-General came to Parliament this morning to tell MPs about the new Government's priorities over the next three years, in what's known as the speech from the throne.
…Winston Peters files legal action against MPs, journalists
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is launching legal action against National MPs, including Bill English, their staff and two journalists over leaked superannuation over-payments. Video, Audio
Plans on track for light rail in Auckland now govt is on board
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met with Auckland Mayor Phil Goff today, where she confirmed the Goverment will fund its share of the Auckland transport plans Labour announced during the campaign. Video, Audio
550 staff move office at Parliament this weekend
The complex move sees Labour move out of the opposition wing of Parliament House and into the Beehive and Bowen House, while National moves the other way. Video, Audio
Jacinda Ardern addresses adoring crowd after being sworn in as PM
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her ministers were sworn in as New Zealand’s new government today. They then returned to Parliament to a rapturous welcome. Video, Audio
Jacinda Ardern reveals new Cabinet ministers
Incoming Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has unveiled the team that will be helping her run the country - a mix of ministers from Labour, New Zealand First and the Greens. Video, Audio
$1b regional development fund announced
After weeks of secret talks, the details of Labour's deals with New Zealand First and the Greens have finally been revealed. BSo just how far was Labour prepared to go to take power? Video, Audio
English has no idea which way Peters will go
National Party leader Bill English says he has no idea which way Winston Peters will go when he makes his announcement later today. As he was leaving Parliament last night, RNZ political reporter… Audio
NZ First board to resume talks in the morning
Political reporter Sarah Robson joins us from Parliament, where the New Zealand First board has finished its coalition talks for the day. It plans to resume the discussion tomorrow morning. Video, Audio
Manhunt underway after Ōtara triple shooting
Police are hunting for the people behind a drive-by shooting in South Auckland last night which left three people in hospital, including a 14-year-old boy. Audio
Sinister picture of Las Vegas gunman emerges
Accountant and high-stakes gambler Stephen Paddock meticulously planned the attack, installing his own security cameras inside and outside his hotel room, from where he fatally shot 59 people and… Video, Audio
Did damaged Auckland fuel pipeline hit tourism?
Auckland's fuel crisis is over - just in time for the school holidays - with the lifting of jet fuel restrictions at the country's biggest airport over the weekend. Audio
Pamper party murderer sentenced to life imprisonment
The children of Carly Stewart, who was stabbed to death at a pamper party, are so traumatised they sleep with weapons beside their beds, their grandmother revealed in court. Sarah Robson reports. Audio
NZ banks urged to join Aus and scrap ATM fees
Australia's four big banks plan to axe the unpopular charge, with Commonwealth Bank, which owns ASB here, leading the way. But will New Zealand banks follow their lead? Audio
National urges voters to snub minor parties
National is telling voters they shouldn't bother voting for minor parties. Yesterday on the campaign trail Bill English said voters should cut out the middle man and simply vote for one of the two… Audio
New faces to represent Auckland in parliament
The retirements of long serving MPs like Maurice Williamson, Murray McCully and David Cunliffe means there will be a host of new faces representing Auckland in parliament after September 23. RNZ's… Audio
