Sarah Robson
Labour will scrap National's tax changes if elected
Labour leader Andrew Little says his party's families package will make more than 70 percent of families with children better off. Audio
Cost of visits getting the blame for slow uptake of dental care
In the latest instalment of RNZ's election year series, 'Is this the Brighter Future?' we evaluate the Ministry of Health's latest figures of dental care. According to those figures, fewer than half… Audio
Fans cheer as Team NZ & America's Cup arrive back in Auckland
The Auld Mug was sparkling and the fans were cheering as the America's Cup and the team who won it arrived back on New Zealand soil today. Video, Audio
Obesity in NZ now the leading risk factor - Health Ministry
According to the latest Ministry of Health data, one in three adults are obese. The ministry now says obesity has overtaken tobacco as the leading risk factor for health loss in New Zealand. Audio
Auckland pumped for Cup's return
International praise is heaped on Team New Zealand while Aucklanders fizz about the America's Cup returning to the City of Sails. Audio
How many cows call Auckland home?
The Building and Construction Minister, Nick Smith, said there's no place in Auckland for grazing animals when there's a housing shortage. Which made us wonder, how many are there? Video, Audio
No more 9 to 5 for many workers as work more flexible
More people are swapping the nine to five office job for something a bit more flexible.According to figures from Statistics New Zealand, more people are working from home and the number of people in… Audio
Govt needs to share GST revenue to help Auckland, Goff says
Auckland mayor Phil Goff has released the long-awaited Housing Taskforce report, and landbankers are in his sights. Audio
Housing Taskforce report released
Auckland mayor Phil Goff's released a taskforce report on the city's housing problem a short time ago. It has recommendations and solutions for accelerating building, unlocking land, funding… Audio
Brighter Future? The nation's changing palate
It wasn't all that long ago that roast lamb, fish and chips, pies and lamingtons ruled the Kiwi diet. But an explosion in New Zealand's culinary scene over the last decade has diversified our… Audio, Gallery
London-bound travellers wary following terror attack
London passengers at Auckland Airport last night were wary following the weekend's terror attacks but determined to continue with their travel plans. Audio
Dairy owners get millions to combat robberies
The Government's unveiled a $1.8 million fund to help stop robberies at up to 600 dairies, superettes and other local stores Video, Audio
Record year for HIV diagnoses
New figures from the AIDS Epidemiology Group show a record number New Zealanders, 224, were diagnosed with HIV last year. Audio
Community groups still worried about why govt wants data
Social service groups say they're pleased the Government has backed off a demand they provide personal client details if they want to keep getting government funding. Our social issues reporter Sarah… Audio
Report says 300,000 people a year could be missing out on ACC
"The bar of causation has become quite a difficult one for an injured person to overcome." A new report estimates 300,000 people could be missing out on cover, treatment or support from ACC. Audio
Ngati Whatua Orakei puts hand up again to buy Auckland's port
Ngati Whatua Orakei puts its hand up to buy Auckland's port, saying it hopes to put a plan together over the next few weeks, after Mayor Phil Goff reignites discussion over future. Audio
Low income families describe being burdened by debt
Debt was one of the key talking points at a hui about poverty at Auckland's Te Puea Marae today. Audio
Top restaurants fear government immigration changes will starve them of staff
Restauranteurs are concerned immigration rule changes will leave them struggling to find experienced, qualified staff. Video, Audio
Edgecumbe locals start own street patrols amid looting fears
A group of women decided last night to keep an eye on the empty streets and homes in the flood-striken town, saying they couldn't wait for officials. Audio
Seven men get long jail terms for involvement in drug ring
The men have been given hefty jail terms for their involvement in a sophisticated drug ring that made and supplied methamphetamine. Audio
