Gill Bonnett

The Government says it's preparing tax and welfare help for farmers stricken by drought. Audio

Residents of Great Barrier Island are protesting at aerial spraying by police trying to kill cannabis plants. Audio

The police say the death of a man while being arrested in Mangare was not due to the use of pepper spray. Audio

The lawyer of a man accused of murdering a teenager says his client found himself in a situation that spiralled out of control. Audio

There's been fresh violence in south Auckland overnight with a shootout in Otara which is believed to involve rival gangs. Audio

Hundreds of mourners today attended the funeral of a student who was fatally stabbed. Audio

This week's sale of thoroughbreds is off to a galloping start with a million dollar race an added incentive for buyers. Audio

A 16 year old boy has been arrested after a man died in what police say was an attempted robbery at a diary. Audio

The 44-year-old is one of three women whose deaths have sparked homicide inquiries in the past week. Audio

The accidents have reignited the debate about whether they should be banned from the country's coastline. Audio

The country's busiest baby delivery unit is set to hand new and existing staff a cash bonus of 11-thousand dollars. Audio

The lawyer of a Hungarian tourist says he fears his client was drugged and raped by the 69 year old man he's accused of murdering. Audio