Emma Hatton
Western Sahara delegate urges halt on phosphate imports
A Western Sahara government official says New Zealand fertiliser companies are stockpiling phosphate amid threats of court action to stop future imports. But the companies say they're not. Emma Hatton… Audio
Internet experts discuss life online after Christchurch
The head of the Islamic Women's Council has called out free speech arguments, saying they're only used to defend racism. This year's two-day Net Hui event is focused on safety and well-being on the… Audio
Residents demand answers after dead fish wash up on properties
Upper Hutt residents say a routine flushing of a local dam has left dozens of fish dead in the creek below. The Wellington Regional Council's flush of the lake at the top of the Birchville dam is… Audio
More ACC clients complain over slack taxi service
More taxi users have complained about slack service when ACC is footing the bill for their ride. Last week RNZ reported Auckland woman Rachel Scott's story of days of taxis arriving up to an hour… Audio
Arrest made in Lois Tolley murder case
"This is not the end." That's the message from the police inspector in charge of the investigation into the brutal killing of Upper Hutt woman Lois Tolley after an arrest was finally made in the case.
…Taxi camera flub has NZTA scrambling to avoid embarrassment
Transport Agency emails reveal a flurry of activity by officials anxious to avoid embarrassment and blame after problems emerged with cameras installed in taxis. The emails from 2014 show staff had… Audio
Builders Association quietly drops key part of insurance policy
The Certified Builders Association has quietly dropped a key part of their insurance policy that protects homeowners if their builder goes bust. The Association says it had no choice after the… Audio
Mark Lundy's last-ditch appeal over murder convictions begins
Mark Lundy's last-ditch appeal against his convictions for murdering his wife and daughter 19 years ago has wrapped up its first day in the Supreme Court.
Lundy was convicted in 2002 of the murder of… Video, Audio
Will ban on smoking in cars with kids really help?
A public health academic has told a parliamentary committee that plans to fine parents for smoking in a car with children will be a waste of time, if protecting kids is the end game.
The health… Audio
Wellington train commuters not happy with more delays today
More delays for Wellington train commuters - Emma Hatton reports from the scene. Audio
Dangerous wait: Locals want action on Paekākāriki road
Paekakariki locals are deeply concerned there will be more car crashes - and possible fatalities - while they wait for Transmission Gully to open. The monster roading project north of Wellington will… Video, Audio
Weather: St Heliers roofs ripped off by tornado
A violent tornado ripped through the Auckland suburb of St Heliers on Sunday night, lifting roofs and bringing down trees. Fire and Emergency say they have a dozen reports of houses being damaged.
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Confusion and frustration over water bottling consents
Wellington Regional Councillors realised how little power they have in managing consents for water bottling at an environment committee meeting today. Audio
Emails show Islamic Women's Council's concerns ignored
Emails between the Office of Ethnic Communities and the Islamic Women's Council show the Office effectively ignored the Council's concerns about violence against Muslims for more than two years.
Days… Audio
NZers tired after early start to see Silver Ferns win
The Silver Ferns are world champions - beating Australia in the Netball World Cup 2019 final in Liverpool.
RNZ reporters Emma Hatton in Wellington and Matthew Theunissen in Auckland are at the… Audio
Camera surveillance: Truck drivers quit over spying fears
Some truck drivers are being driven to quit their jobs over fears that new cameras installed in their cabs are being used to spy on them. Emma Hatton has more. Audio
Plastic bag ban: Tourists to feel the impact
The ban on plastic shopping bags begins on July 1.
The government says it is a step towards healthier oceans and giving nature a hand.
RNZ reporter Emma Hatton went to Lambton Quay to see how it was… Audio
Road users gutted at safety improvements delay on SH58
Road users are pleading with the Transport Agency to fast-track safety improvements on a State Highway described by the AA as "the most dangerous in the Wellington region." Audio
