Andrew Mc Rae
75th anniversary of first blow against Germany in WW2
75-years ago New Zealand sailors helped strike the first blow at the enemy at the beginning of the Second World War at what has become known as the Battle of the River Plate. Audio
Dairy's $7 billion blow to economy
The bottom dropped out of on the roller coaster ride for dairy prices today, delivering a seven billion dollar blow to the national economy. Audio
Council to end 67 year history of pensioner housing
The Hamilton City Council has voted to end its 67-year history of owning pensioner housing. Audio
Consent crucial issue in ex-students' sexual violation trial
Lawyers for both sides in the trial of two young men accused of sexual violation while they were at New Plymouth Boys' High say the key argument is about consent. Audio
Investigations into Hamilton house fire continue
Work is expected to begin today to determine the cause of the fire at a Hamilton house where three people died on Saturday. Audio
96th anniversary of armistice commemorated
Armistice Day commemorations have been held around the country today - the 96th anniversary of the signing of the treaty that ended hostilities in the First World War. Audio
Protest in Hamilton over possible sell off of pensioner housing
A mock-coffin symbolising the demise of council-owned pensioner housing in Hamilton was carried into the council building today by protesters. Audio
Events leading up to shooting described as complex
There's been major disruption on State Highway two on the Hauraki Plains today as investigators pour over the scene of a shoot-out between the police and a man, following a domestic incident in the… Audio
Man shot by police on Hauraki Plains, now stable in Hospital
Waikato police have revealed details of a major shooting incident near the settlement of Kerepehi on the Hauraki Plains overnight. Audio
Major incident on Hauraki Plains
The police in Paeroa have revealed details of a major incident near the settlement of Kerepehi on the Hauraki Plains overnight. Audio