Ashleigh Mc Caull

Hundreds of protesters have caused disruption through Central Wellington today, as they march through the streets to Parliament. About 600 people gathered at Wellington's Civic Square for a protest… Audio

Queenstown had its wettest day in a quarter of a century today, with mud, debris and forest slash running through the edge of town after a massive deluge of rain. The town got a month's worth of rain… Video, Audio

Aotearoa isn't the only place celebrating and embracing Māori language this te wiki o te reo Māori. 

With podcasts, online classes, kapa haka and kōhanga reo, whānau living overseas are doing their… Audio

You can't beat Wellington on a good day, they say, and today - the first day of Spring - is a good day in the capital. Wellingtonians are not usually very upbeat about the weather they're served up… Audio

Women affected by complications caused by surgical mesh say a pause on its use for some procedures is a welcome relief. The Ministry of Health has recommended surgical mesh not be used to treat… Audio

Those concerned about vaping restrictions say the measures proposed by Labour today aren't good enough, and might not even happen. Labour says it would slash the number of vape stores to 600… Audio

It's a solid serve of criticism from some diners at Victoria University's catered halls of residence. The Uni says its only had a handful of complaints despite serving meals to about 2,000 students… Audio

"We as adults have failed our mokopuna", that's the message from activists demanding the government introduces tougher rules around vaping. They presented a petition to Parliament today, calling for… Video, Audio

Children arrived at the steps of Parliament today to tell politicians how worried they are about climate change. Climate Change Minister James Shaw received notes from children as young as six calling… Audio

Former members of the Gloriavale Christian Community say the secretive sect is cracking under pressure - and they want it shut down.

Its leader, Howard Temple, appeared in the Greymouth District… Audio

The police dive squad has been called into the search for missing woman Yanfei Bao.

The Christchurch real estate agent has been missing for a week and a man has appeared in court charged with… Audio

The national Women's Waka Ama team have come together this Matariki to cast their sights forward to competing in the World Long Distance Championship next month in Samoa.

The impact of Cyclone… Audio

Two motorcyclists who spent the night lost in an Upper Hutt forest are warning others to always be prepared and tell others when heading off-road. The two men in their early sixties, Jim Moore and… Video, Audio

Retailers in the capital want a stop to plans to make Wellington's golden mile pedestrian only. The council will vote tomorrow on whether to move all vehicles except buses off the road between… Audio

Elderly New Zealanders and people living in rural communities are worried about how they'll stay connected with the world as NZ Post slashes its workforce. The state-owned enterprise is set to cut 750… Audio

Whanau in cyclone devastated areas are now turning their attention towards Matariki in a move to help the community reflect on the past and look forward to the future. Marae and community leaders are… Audio

A four year parliament term, lower threshold for parties to enter and giving 16-year-olds the vote.

All suggestions made by an independent panel charged with looking at how the electoral system could… Audio

Hawke's Bay Māori are grappling with huge decisions in the wake of the Government's proposed buyout of cyclone-hit homes most at risk of being flooded again.

Iwi and hapū had difficult conversations… Audio

Sir Ashley Bloomfield says his parents were at the front of his mind while he was being knighted today.

The former director general of health received the honour in Wellington this morning in… Video, Audio