Emile Donovan
Bruce Springsteen's promoter hits out at govt and ticket scalpe
The promoter's of Bruce Springsteen's upcoming New Zealand tour have lashed out at the New Zealand government for failing to crack down on ticket scalpers. Audio
"An incredible leader and a formidable woman"
One of the country's most prominent unionists, Helen Kelly, has died. Emile Donovan looks back at her life. Audio
Samsung recalls Galaxy Note 7 phones
Samsung is warning customers who own a Galaxy Note-7 phones to stop using them immediately. Emile Donovan reports. Audio
Govt challenges land swap decision
The government and Hawkes' Bay Council are challenging a court's decision that a land swap between them was illegal. Audio
Attack victim: "Dogs should be treated like firearms"
A dog attack victim says dangerous dogs should be treated like "firearms", while animal control officers welcome Government plans to restrict ownership of some breeds. Audio
New law means all 'menacing' dogs have to be neutered
All dogs deemed "dangerous and menacing" will have to be neutered and wear a special collar identifying them, under a new law introduced by the government. Audio
Dairy farms fined for not keeping records
Six Waikato dairy farms have been fined $9000 in total for failing to keep written employment agreements or time records. Audio
Wellington iwi wants to sell land despite members' opposition
A Wellington iwi is proposing to sell off land at Shelly Bay, even though people voted just seven months ago not to sell the land. Audio
'Big Five' power companies told to remove contract clauses
Five big power companies have been told by the Commerce Commission their contracts with customers are unfair. Five were giving themselves the right to hike prices without telling anyone. Audio
Auckland's schools bulging at the seams
Auckland's schools are bursting at the seam with some schools forced to convert halls and libraries into classrooms. Audio
Wellington's cable car reopens
Wellington's cable car reopened today, after a two-month-long, $5 million mechanical and aesthetic refurbishment. Checkpoint went along for a ride. Audio
Disappointment in velodrome and triumph on the water in Rio
It was disappointment in the velodrome and triumph on the water in Rio overnight, as New Zealand's best remaining medal hopes thrived. Audio
Arsenic discovered in Queenstown suburb's soil
A public meeting will be held in the Queenstown suburb of Frankton tonight to tackle the problem of high levels of arsenic discovered in some of the area's soil. Audio
Auckland writer big winner at Children's Book Awards
A book about New Zealand soldiers serving during the World Wars took the top prize at the New Zealand Book awards for children and young adults at Wellington's Circa Theatre last night. Audio
Fiery scenes as Wgtn City Councillors vote to microchip cats
There were fiery scenes at Wellington City Council today as councillors voted in favour of compulsory microchipping of cats in the city. Audio
Own a cat in Wellington? You'll have to microchip it
Wellington City Councillors have today, voted in favour of compulsory microchipping for cats. It will make it the first city in New Zealand to do so. RNZ's reporter, Emile Donovan, was at the council… Audio
75 years since women allowed to train as police
It's 75 years today since the first group of women were accepted into police training in New Zealand, at Wellington's Newtown depot. Emile Donovan was there. Audio
NZ organ donation rates still low
Despite hitting an 18-year high, New Zealand still lags far behind Australia and the United Kingdom in organ donation rates, with both countries seeeing significant increases after reforming their… Audio
Retired school administrator jailed for fraud
A retired school administrator has been sentenced to two years and three months' jail for stealing 375-thousand dollars from a Wellington high school. Audio
Wellington police investigating attempted abduction
Primary schools in Wellington's western suburbs have warned parents of three men behaving suspiciously towards children - including a recent attempted abduction. Our reporter Emile Donovan reports. Audio