Todd Niall

Christchurch's two neighbouring councils are surprised to hear that they may be asked to contribute to the cost of some of the city's major amenities. Audio

The deputy mayor of Christchurch is up in arms against the prospect of the fast-food restaurant Wendy's being allowed to sell alcohol. Audio

In his first major speech since losing office, former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott has called on European leaders to close their borders to asylum seekers or risk imperilling their nations. Audio

A new conservation organisation has just been launched which aims to save some of New Zealand's most endangered plants and animals. Audio

The funeral industry is set for a major shake-up under a host of recommendations on how New Zealanders should be laid to rest. Audio

The good ol' Aussie accent has its origins in drunken slurring. Audio

A group backed by National Party members is hoping to win control of Auckland's Council in next year's elections. Audio

The BNZ has reported a 22 percent rise in its net profit to a record one-billion dollars for the year to September. Audio

The 'Richetty grub'.... The ' master of the dark arts of breakdown cheating'... and 'the only thing standing between the Wallabies and World Cup glory'. Audio

A woman has been awarded 13 thousand dollars for being sacked from her Auckland bar job after she'd worked there for a little over a week. Audio

A man's private Facebook message has come back to haunt him, costing him thousands of dollars. Audio

Being able to be buried on the family farm and making it easier for private companies to run cemeteries and crematoriums are some of recommendations being put forward in a wide-ranging review. Audio

NZ has been given a roasting by the OECD;Ministry for the Environment's response to OECD report;Relaxing the rules on funerals;Chatham Islands look forward to looser rules round burying at… Audio

Leading National Party figures are involved in the centre-right's biggest push yet into local body politics, planning a ticket for next year's elections. Audio

The future of the Wellington Phoenix in the Australian A-League football competition is becoming increasingly uncertain after Football Federation Australia declined the club's bid for a 10-year… Audio

The Crown says two men argued over cans of bourbon and cola premixes before a fatal stabbing at a south Auckland home. Audio

Animal and healthcare company EBOS expects double-digit growth in annual earnings after a solid start to its new trading year. Audio

Multiple investigations are under way into last night's shooting in Hawke's Bay, one by the independent police conduct authority. Audio

A former principal says Government intervention at her primary school only exacerbated problems and led to her being sacked unlawfully. Audio

The Government has revealed new rules to supervise deportees dumped back in New Zealand after serving time in jail overseas. Audio