Sharon Brettkelly

A doctor accused of professional misconduct says he hit the wall and became lost and uncertain in the hour that led to the death of a stillborn baby in 2011. Audio

Fruitgrowers expect a record harvest this year but it could be overshadowed by a huge shortage of workers. Audio

A special court that deals solely with gambling addicts could save the justice system millions of dollars. Audio

The United States president, Barack Obama, has just given his last State of the Union address, calling for unity and taking a swipe at some of his opponents, including Donald Trump. Audio

A five-year-old girl suffering the extreme effects of starvation has been evacuated from the Syrian town of Madaya but the fate of about 400 more who need urgent medical help remains unclear. Audio

The Pakistan cricket team are in New Zealand to play the Black Caps in three Twenty20 matches and three One Day internationals. Audio

A proposal restricting commercial fishing in the Hauraki Gulf and the Marlborough Sounds is being described by environmental campaigners as a 'massive disappointment.' Audio

The Coastguard in Northland is blaming foolish decisions by boaties for a spate of recent groundings in the region. Audio

A massive bushfire continues to burn in Western Australia and residents have been warned it could take months to extinguish. Audio

Business news for 5 o'clock report Jan 11. Audio

Mr Robot , Mad Men's Jon Hamm and Lady Gaga are some of the winners at the 73rd Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles this afternoon. Audio

Two climbers have been rescued from separate New Zealand destinations after setting off international distress calls picked up half a world away. Audio

New Zealand fire fighters are at the front lines of bushfires that have been burning for weeks in the Australian state of Victoria. More than a hundred people were evacuated from homes on Christmas… Audio

Our business editor Gyles Beckford is with us and Gyles, the World Bank has published its outlook for global economic growth for this year, and it's cut its forecasts. Audio

The first semi-finalist has been confirmed for the women's ASB tennis Classic following a three set thriller in Auckland this afternoon. Here to tell us all about is our reporter at the tennis centre… Audio

A 24-year-old man has been arested after the body of a woman was found on a lawn in the Auckland suburb of Remeura this morning. Our reporter Mohamed Hassan has been at the news conference held by the… Audio

Now, for the latest on the markets, I'm joined by Business Editor Gyles Beckford. Good evening Gyles, So dairy prices have dipped down again? And how has the New Zealand stock market fared today? Audio

A lawyer says a convicted New Zealand rugby league player has been allowed to stay in Australia because he is popular and well connected. Australia's Immigration Minister Peter Dutton stepped in late… Audio

Auckland's sky high property market is showing signs of plateauing, with prices looking static for the second month in a row. The December figures from the city's biggest Real Estate agency, Barfoot… Audio

One of the country's most well known electronics retailers, Dick Smith, is up for sale after being placed in receivership by its lenders this morning. The receiver, Ferrier Hodgson, says it will be… Audio