Emma Hatton
Manager baffled at Immigration's visa denial
A woman denied a post-study work visa says she's baffled by the Immigration's decision not to let her stay in the country. Shyamal Patel completed a Masters in International Studies, specialising in… Audio
Crowds brave weather to see Royals in Wellington
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex head to Auckland today after a jam-packed couple of days in the capital and a whirlwind trip to Abel Tasman National Park. Back in Wellington, yesterday afternoon… Audio
From Wellington to Abel Tasman and back: Royal couple’s busy day
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have returned to Wellington after spending the afternoon at Abel Tasman National Park. Reporter Emma Hatton is at Courtenay Creative, where the royal couple is meeting… Video, Audio
PM pledges no new regional fuel taxes while she’s in charge
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has ruled out any new regional fuel tax while she's Prime Minister, in a spontaneous declaration to Parliament this afternoon. Audio
SH1 closed north of Wellington after truck crash
A truck carrying chemicals has rolled north of Wellington, closing State Highway One in both directions. RNZ reporter Emma Hatton is overlooking State Highway 1 on the Paekakariki Hill Road. Audio
Chemical truck crash closes SH1 north of Wellington
A truck carrying chemicals has rolled on State Highway One north of Wellington, and the road is closed in both directions. A Fire and Emergency shift manager Belinda Beets said about 50 firefighters… Audio
Heavy vehicles may be unsafe on road
The government has stripped the New Zealand Transport Agency of its road safety regulation functions, saying it has failed to carry them out, and has handed the task to law firm Meredith Connell. Audio
Court of Appeal rejects Mark Lundy's appeal
The Court of Appeal has rejected Mark Lundy's appeal against his conviction for the murders of his wife and daughter. Audio
Police seek shooter after Lower Hutt incident
Police are still searching for the person responsible for a shooting in Lower Hutt in the early hours of Sunday morning. A 21-year-old was was shot at from a passing vehicle in Stokes Valley. The… Audio
Volunteer-run kitchen to provide food for hungry school children
A new 35-square metre shipping container has been transformed into a completely off-the-grid commercial kitchen, aimed at feeding hungry schoolchildren, and teaching people how to grow and cook… Video, Audio
Suicidal student allowed to return to hall after ‘period of time’, Vic uni says
Victoria University has spoken publicly for the first time refuting claims it evicted a woman from the halls of residence the day after she attempted to take her own life. Audio
Student told she couldn’t stay in uni hall after suicide attempt
A Victoria University student wasn't allowed to return to her student accommodation after trying to take her own life, because the university deemed the hall environment wasn't conducive to her… Video, Audio
Victoria University council votes to change uni's name
Victoria University's council this afternoon voted 9-2 to change its name to University of Wellington - dropping the reference to the former monarch. Video, Audio
More meetings about beleaguered Wellington bus service
Increased isolation of the elderly, mentally ill and disabled were just some of the key concerns raised by residents at a meeting in Wellington yesterday about the capital's plagued bus network. It's… Audio
Wairarapa primary school has been lockdown
A Wairarapa primary school has been lockdown this afternoon after a plane nearby dropped an unknown substance, causing multiple children to feel ill. Audio
Gisborne homeless have nowhere to go
Despite most major centres having night shelters, there's no such thing in Gisborne, leaving the homeless with no other option but to sleep on the streets. Video, Audio
Murder-accused fights for name suppression over Google searches
A murder-accused person is fighting a battle in the courts to prevent the publication of the identity of their co-accused. A curious anomaly means a Google search for their co-accused's name also… Audio
Learning support specialists to strike over pay and workload
The education sector is facing another strike, this time by specialists who work with special needs children. Video, Audio
Frustrated Wellington bus users float fare protest
Wellington bus passengers may refuse to pay their fares in protest at their frustrations with the capital's public transport network. More than a hundred people packed out the Newtown Community Centre… Audio
Escort agency launches petition over online advertising
An escort directory company has started a petition calling on the Commerce Commission to investigate the sex worker online advertising business. NZ Pleasures hosts ads for sex workers, but says NZ… Audio
