Stories by Ashleigh McCaull

Vonz Kaukau, a Mongrel Mob member of 27 years, has gone from living in his car to running a flourishing rēwana bread business. Audio

Relatives have paid tribute to Albert "Alby" Enoka as armed officers guard the scene. Audio

It comes in a string of closures across the capital including bakery Myrtle and Burmese restaurant Mabel. Audio

French executives will be flying to New Zealand to discuss the timing and budget of the Auckland City Rail project after concerns from officials about its deadline.

Despite bullying and harassment, social media can help young people find community, Shaneel Lal says.

There has been strong opposition to Wellington City Council's controversial move to keep retention of the Golden Mile in its long term plan. Audio

"I feel terrible delivering that message but that's where we are," the boss of Wellington Water says.

The government has indicated it will explore the option of capping rates - but many have objections.

The capital turned into a sea of black, white and red today, as more than 42,000 people supporting te Hīkoi mō te tiriti overflowed Parliament's grounds and onto the streets.

Final preparations are being made as tens of thousands of people in te Hīkoi mō te Tiriti convoys converge in the capital.

First Person - RNZ reporter Ashleigh McCaull reflects on her ties to the late last remaining member of the Māori Battalion.

The 99-year-old was the last man standing from the Māori battalion, serving in B company from 1942 to 1945.

When the service for Tā Bom ends, he will be carried away from his marae and taken inside St Faith's Church where a gun salute will follow behind.

'Bom' - the last surviving member of the 28th Māori battalion - will be buried in Rotorua on Tuesday. Audio

Mourners, politicians and representatives of the NZ Army have been welcomed onto Te Papaiouru marae in Rotorua.

Te Papaiouru marae in Rotorua is welcoming manuhiri from across Aotearoa to say their final goodbyes to Sir Robert "Bom" Gillies.

Big plans for tourism at the zoo may be a victim of Wellington City Council's budget woes.

Retail NZ, Hospitality NZ and the Bus and Coach Association are among those seeking changes to the multi-million dollar project. Audio

A principal weighing up whether to continue with the school lunches programme next year says there are a lot of unknowns. Audio

The vet owner of a Wellington cattery that caught fire has confirmed two cats that remain unaccounted for escaped the building.

The father of four was "obsessed" with fishing and was always smiling, friends say. Audio

A survivor of drink spiking is calling for the country to follow in Australia's footsteps and introduce a test that can detect if a drink has been tampered with. Audio

The artist behind a painting depicting Christopher Luxon in a fleshy tunnel says he is genuinely surprised by its removal.

The man jailed for almost 13 years for killing Phillip Cottrell has been released, despite disengaging with rehabilitation.