Charlotte Cook

Today marks 100 years of Radio in New Zealand.

While Morning Report has only been around since the 70's - the wireless has been a staple for keeping the nation together in times of hardship, war… Audio

The Christchurch mosque terrorist says he pleaded guilty to the murder of 51 people last year, because of the inhumane and degrading treatment he experienced while awaiting his trial.

Brenton… Audio

A Dilworth old boy says financial compensation can only mark the start of efforts to address 50 years of abuse at the school.

A former chaplain and teacher, Ross Browne, has pleaded guilty to 15… Audio

A woman who spent five days in ICU is pleading with people to get the Covid-19 vaccine so they don't use up critical care beds. Amber Dryden says ICU stopped her from losing a leg or possibly even… Audio

The Department of Conservation spent $130,000 looking after Toa, the orphaned Orca.

It was abandoned by its pod north of Wellington in July, and was cared for by the department and volunteers for 12… Audio

A 30-million-year-old penguin fossil has been identified as a completely new species, 15 years after it was discovered by school kids.

Massey University researchers say the bird, while closely… Audio

Nurses make up almost half of the 29 staff at Middlemore Hospital being forced to isolate after contact with a Covid-19 case.

Eleven doctors and 13 nurses cannot be at work for a fortnight after a… Audio

The Department of Corrections has revealed more details about the LynnMall terrorist's violent behaviour while he was remanded in prison.

Thirty-two-year-old, Ahamed Aathill Mohamed Samsudeen was… Audio

Covid-19 restrictions are disrupting the legal system so badly that some people are spending longer in jail waiting for a trial than they would if found guilty.

The President of the Bar Association… Audio

New research shows the potential for a booming seaweed sector in New Zealand is tied up in red tape and resource consents.

The report from the Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge found that… Audio

The risk of breathing in asbestos during the Waikeria Prison riot earlier this year may never be known because Corrections rushed to clean equipment before testing it. Corrections has confirmed there… Audio

A senior lawyer has been told that a prisoner she represents may have to wait 12 years to receive any form of psychological treatment.

She says the Department of Corrections knows it is keeping… Audio

The Parole Board says the Department of Corrections is making inmates wait years for rehab programmes and psychological help.

The situation is so serious that the board's chair, Sir Ron Young, wrote… Audio

A 2000 home development proposed for a picturesque part of Queenstown is upsetting locals who want it moved elsewhere.

They're not so much worried about a blot on the landscape as the commute to… Audio

Almost half of prisoners are being let off internal disciplinary charges while violence against officers is on the rise.

The union representing prison officers says the last few years have brought in… Audio

There are now active Covid-19 cases in three Australian states and Victoria is poised to enter its fifth lockdown tonight.

Australian media are reporting the lockdown will kick in from midnight local… Audio

The head of MIQ is promising that Covid-19-positve crew members from the Viking Bay will be kept apart from other returnees.

Sixteen crew members are now isolating at the Grand Mecure Wellington -… Audio

New government research about Covid-19 shows New Zealanders feel like the country is heading in the right direction but they are also worried about opening the borders. The study of more than 1800… Audio

For the first time in 55 years England's football team is through to a major tournament final.

They beat Denmark 2-1 in extra time in their Euro 2020 semi-final.

We sent RNZ footballing… Video, Audio

It's 1-1 at Wembley where England are taking on Denmark in the Euro 2020 semifinal.

About 100 fans are at the Hotel Bristol bar in Wellington - for now they're mainly imbibing coffee and toast.

A… Audio