Emma Hatton
Tattoo gun smuggled into prison, used on Mongrel Mob members
The Government has come under fire after footage emerged of a Mongrel Mob member getting tattooed in Rimutaka Prison. Corrections is now carrying out a review, but questions remain about how it was… Video, Audio
Trucking industry welcomes investigation into certifiers
An investigation into heavy vehicle certifiers by the New Zealand Transport Agency is being welcomed by the trucking industry, despite some saying it should never have got to this point. Certifiers… Audio
Road Transport Forum concerned about truck safety for years
The Road Transport Forum's chief executive says it's been concerned about a lack of oversight for heavy vehicle certifiers for years, and is glad the Transport Agency is conducting an investigation… Audio
Lower Hutt businesses gutted by fire
A massive fire in Lower Hutt ripped through a commercial building today, destroying at least two businesses. Tests are being done to establish if damage to its asbestos roof is a public health risk. Video, Audio
Update on Lower Hutt Fire
RNZ reporter Emma Hatton reports from the scene of a massive blaze in Gracefield. Audio
Young diabetics missing insulin shots in bid to lose weight
A third of young people with Type One diabetes are purposely not taking insulin, or are at risk of avoiding insulin in order to lose weight. The figure comes after a study by diabetes and eating… Audio
Wellington buses hit new routes, timetables
Wellington's new bus fleet hit the streets yesterday but its first true test will come this morning during the peak hour commute. asterton-based Tranzit Group took over the lion's share of… Audio
Thousands raised to take court action against Akl Council
Free Speech Coalition has raised $50,000 in 24 hours to bring judicial proceedings against Auckland Council over its decision to ban two right-wing speakers from using a council venue for a seminar… Audio
Controversial Canadian pair banned from Akl Council venue
Auckland mayor Phil Goff has banned Canadians Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux, best known for their alternative right-wing views, from using the Bruce Mason Centre next month to give a public… Video, Audio
Far-right speakers may be banned from entering NZ
Pressure is mounting on Immigration New Zealand to deny entry to a controversial Canadian pair set to give a talk in Auckland next month. Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux are best known for their… Audio
Air Chathams gets off the ground in Kāpiti
Kāpiti locals are rejoicing at the news Air Chathams will take over flights between Paraparaumu and Auckland from next month. Audio
Lifejackets would have saved boaties on Francie from capsize
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission says it's almost certain more people would have survived the capsize of the Francie fishing boat if they had been wearing lifejackets fitted with straps… Audio
Govt reveals plans to crack down on loan sharks
The government has unveiled proposals to cap interest and fees charged on loans in a bid to crack down on loan sharks preying on low income communities. Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Fa'afoi released… Video, Audio
Police hunt for gunman on loose in Hutt Valley
Armed police are still hunting for a gunman after a shooting in the Hutt Valley. Reporter Emma Hatton has the latest on what police are describing as a "family harm incident". Video, Audio
Forestry debris: Frustrated Tolaga locals demand govt help
Frustrated Tolaga Bay locals dealing with massive storm damage are demanding the Government step in after they failed to get any answers last night from forestry owners and the council. More than 100… Audio
Why your house could cost more to insure than your neighbour
Home owners may end up paying thousands more for insurance premiums than the house next door, as insurance firms increasingly use technology that assesses an individual property's risk. Audio
Holiday season midwife shortage worsens
Women around the country, due to give birth over the Christmas period, are struggling to find a midwife, and an increasing number are being referred to their local hospital. Video, Audio
More palliative care workers needed before age crisis hits
The palliative care sector is warning of an looming crisis for the ageing population, as not enough people are being trained in end-of-life care. Ministry of Health data shows in the next 20 years the… Audio
Govt loans $10m for Mt Ruapehu gondola
Move over Queenstown and Rotorua, Mount Ruapehu is getting a gondola too...with the help of a $10 million government loan. The government says it could transform the central North Island, but some… Audio
Police apologise, pay damages to Nicky Hager
Police have apologised and will pay damages to investigative journalist Nicky Hager for breaching his rights during its 2014 investigation into his book Dirty Politics. Video, Audio
