Gill Bonnett

Warning signs about a coastal toxic scare are expected to go up on Auckland city beaches later today following the public health alert telling people to stay away. Audio

The bodies of two of the seven New Zealanders and Germans aboard the test flight have been recovered. Audio

The lawyer for the victim of Bob Schollum says she is disappointed by the decision to free him on parole. Audio

It's been revealed that a government ministry paid a private investigator to watch the Rugby World Cup. Audio

Farmers staff held their own version of a Santa Parade in Auckland and a stop-work meeting in Wellington. Audio

The Auckland Flower Show opens to the public today. Audio

Tourists disembarking from cruise liners in Auckland could face close-up views of cargo ships and warehouse storage. Audio

The Property Council says it's seeing a stark fall-off in commercial resource consents each month. Audio

New Zealand smokers have thrown their support behind a call to ban smoking in cars carrying pre-school children. Audio

Waiheke Island commuters say the drop in fuel prices should be reflected in ferry fares. Audio

The police want to remove the anonymity of those who use pay-as-you-go handsets. Audio

The economic downturn takes its toll on hospitality outlets. Audio

The youth court's top judge is calling on courts to use electronic surveillance tags on children as young as 14. Audio

A community north of Auckland is hoping to make waves with its plan to create artificial reefs to attract surfers to its shores. Audio

Health officials are investigating the source of a suspected norovirus outbreak at a retirement village after two people died. Audio

With a strategy to get people off the streets. Audio

Work and Income has apologised for a mix-up, which caused police to search a woman's home for the body of her dead baby. Audio

Cigarettes could be removed from public display in supermarkets and dairies following a select committee recommendation. Audio

The government says it's too early to pass judgement on the success of its shared equity scheme for first-home buyers. Audio

Aucklanders appear puzzled by a new logo for the region. Audio