Guyon Espiner

Grieving families are being urged to resurrect the ritual power of a funeral after Covid-19 lockdowns denied in-person goodbyes.

While some mourners are now holding memorial services, there's also a… Audio

The travel industry is buzzing as our trans-Tasman cousins get ready to spend Easter in Aotearoa.

Air New Zealand has added more than 90 new flights from Australia and the government is pumping in… Audio

The cost of coffee has gone through the roof and is being described as "insane" by a Wellington roastery and cafe business.

International prices are at a three-decade high, caused by a perfect storm… Audio

Twenty years ago this week Nicholas Pike is believed to have been led to a remote location off the Desert Road in the central North Island and killed.

His body hasn't been found, and the man… Audio

Fonterra is expected to release its interim financial results on Thursday.

Our largest company is expected to announce a strong position on the back of soaring commodity prices, which have been borne… Audio

An influx of international travellers from across the Tasman is expected in a matter of weeks.

The hotel industry -- still reeling from the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns and border closures - is… Audio

The world's biggest Pacific dance festival is getting ready to take the stage in Auckland next week - but for the first time the show will go on without any crowds.

Because of Omicron the festival… Audio

The airline industry is buzzing with excitement as New Zealand prepares to open up its borders.

Air New Zealand has added more than 90 new Trans-Tasman flights to keep up with demand over Easter.

… Audio

The government is announcing this morning the opening of a fund to reboot South Island tourism operations hurt by travel restrictions.

It comes as borders are set to re-open to the world in a matter… Audio

A 77-year-old woman has been told to repay $11,300 in pension money because Government border restrictions stopped her returning to New Zealand.

Rae, who asked for her surname to not be used, flew to… Audio

Simon Bridges says he's been seriously thinking of leaving politics since last summer.

The frontbench National MP and former party leader surprised many yesterday by announcing his retirement after… Audio

Corporate Tauranga is ruing the departure of Simon Bridges from the political scene.

The local MP has been seen as a dependable ally of the local businesses. At a national level, Bridges was seen by… Audio

As we have been reporting this morning, The Prime Minister is expected to today announce when many Covid-19 restrictions will ease or stop altogether once we're past the peak of Omicron.

That would… Audio

National Party leader Christopher Luxon says losing MP Simon Bridges will be a big loss for the party.

The frontbench MP and former leader announced his retirement yesterday, triggering a by-election… Audio

Four people died in overnight air strike in Kyiv on the 20th day of the Russian invasion.

Five locations were targetted, including two large residential buildings, and a metro station.

A 35-hour… Audio

If a week's a long time in politics, then fourteen years can feel a lot longer still.

Simon Bridges, National's MP for Tauranga, finance spokesperson and of course onetime leader, has called it a day… Audio

Netball's domestic competition has opened with a major upset after last year's defending champions - the Auckland-based Northern Mystics - went down to the 2021's least successful team, the Waikato… Audio