Sharon Brettkelly
Fletcher Building workers strike over pay
Dozens of workers from Fletcher Building businesses walked off the job this morning after pay negotiations with the country's biggest construction company stalled. Video, Audio
Destiny Church founders move into new 'resort' home
Two of Destiny Church's charities have until next Friday to file financial returns or face being deregistered. Meanwhile, Brian and Hannah Tamaki have bought a new car and moved into a new luxury… Audio
Abuse hurled at Greymouth murder accused in court
A 45-year-old man has been charged with the murder of 43-year-old Hayley Williams in Greymouth on Sunday afternoon. Maja Burry was in court today. Video, Audio
A request from Northland - Don't scrap everything
There's relief in some circles at the change to a Labour/NZ First coalition, especially among those most deprived, but there's also caution not to throw the baby out with the bathwater. Audio
Coalition deals revealed
The coalition deals between Labour and NZ First and Labour and the Greens have been unveiled. Details were released when the parties held signing ceremonies at Parliament today. Video, Audio
Two former US Presidents take swipes at Trump's style
Two former US Presidents have taken veiled swipes at their successor, Donald Trump. Audio
Markets Update for 21 August 2017
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Social housing landlord hands eviction letter to grieving children after mother's death
Social housing agency Tamaki Housing has changed its decision and apologised after handing an eviction notice to five children just weeks after their mother's death. Audio
Developer blames council for long delays in housing project
An Auckland land developer is blaming council delays for setting back his plan to build 1500 houses in a fast track special housing area. Nigel Hosken tells Sharon Brettkelly special housing areas… Audio
Frozen Swiss couple formally identified
Swiss police have confirmed the identity of a Swiss couple whose frozen remains were found on a shrinking glacier last week 75 years after they went missing. Video, Audio
New figures show New Zealand is a happy country
A new survey has found New Zealanders are a happy lot, with 83 percent of those surveyed rating their overall life satisfaction highly at 7 or above on a scale from zero to 10. Audio
Transport Ministry whistleblowers offered compensation
The State Service Commissioner has apologised and offered compensation to former Transport Ministry staff who suffered hurt and humilation at the hands of convicted fraudster Joanne Harrison. Video, Audio
Civil defence gears up for Otago, Canterbury deluge
Civil defence and councils along the Canterbury and Otago coasts are bracing for a damaging storm that's forecast to be on the same scale as the one which flooded South Dunedin two years ago. Audio
$11,417 for CEO's book 'totally unacceptable'
Labour's Economic Development Stuart Nash says it's outrageous Airways spent almost $11,500 on a book for its departing CEO. The MP says the culture of extravagance has to stop. Video, Audio
WW1 objectors' voices 'also needs to be heard'
A powerful exhibition focused on opposition to New Zealand's involvement in the First World War has opened in Wellington. Video, Audio
Kiwi family calls for Japan to review use of restraints
The family of a New Zealand man who died after being tied to a bed for 10 days in a Japanese psychiatric ward is helping to spearhead a campaign calling on the country to review its practices. Video, Audio
Brighter Future? The search for Rust-belt New Zealand
Ian Telfer heads out to some of the poorer parts of the deep South to find out how people in areas with once significant industrial businesses feel, and who're they likely to back in the election. Video, Audio
World butter prices hit record high
Kiwis won't be switching to margarine just yet, but some businesses are already feeling the pinch as world butter prices hit a new record. Video, Audio
Evening business for Thurs 20 July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Endangered green gecko stolen from visitor centre
Graham, an endangered Marlborough green gecko, has been stolen from the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre. Video, Audio