Jake Mc Kee
Police bring in extra reinforcement at parliament
The police have brought in extra reinforcements to deal with a large crowd of demonstrators who are trying to get over barricades outside Parliament.
Māni Dunlop gets the latest from RNZ reporter… Audio
Extra security at parliament due to demonstration
Parliament's laying on extra security as thousands of people take part in protests against public health measures to prevent Covid-19 from spreading.
It's causing some disruption in central… Audio
Businesses dump recalled sugar over lead contamination fears
A major sugar recall is hitting businesses big time - with those who ply their trade with sugar having to dump it in huge quantities.
The recall is for Chelsea, Pams, and Woolworths brand raw and… Audio
Covid-19: DHBs pick up the pace on vaccinations
The race to get to 90 percent of Aotearoa vaccinated against Covid-19 continues, but people are being reminded it's a marathon and not a sprint.
Only five District Health Boards have hit the… Audio
Wellington renters frustrated ahead of pre-Christmas rush
Wellington renters are becoming increasingly angry with the poor state of many of the capitals flats as the city heads into the pre-Christmas flat-hunting season.
Tenants are leaving unhealthy and… Audio
Canines on the Cable Car - how's the trial going?
The Wellington cable car has opened its doors for dogs to take in the view of the capital on a good day.
A month long trial started today to let people bring their canine friends on board - and how… Video, Audio
Fears Wellington becoming unattractive for students
Ditching studies for work, forced into sharing rooms, and paying through the nose for damp, mouldy flats.
As Wellington's median weekly rent surges to $600, the life of a student in the capital is… Audio
Christmas port blockages: The shipping grinch strikes again
We haven't had Halloween yet - but businesses already have Christmas front of mind.
Getting stock into the country last holiday season was a stressful time for many, largely because of how Covid-19… Audio
Peter Ellis trial: First day focuses on child's evidence
Day one of the historic Peter Ellis appeal at the Supreme Court in Wellington focused mainly on the reliability of a child's evidence.
Ellis died in 2019 and it's the first time in New Zealand the… Audio
Covid 19: New Zealand Nurses Organisation says mandatory vaccines not straight forward
The Nurses Organisation says making Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for health workers is not straight forward.
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins asked health officials to consider the idea on… Audio
Thomas Phillips: Search still on for missing family
The mystery is deepening as the search continues today for Thomas Phillips and his three young children.
The family's abandoned ute was found in the surf at Kiritehere Beach in the King country on… Audio
Phone, bank records checked as search for man, kids ongoing
Police are looking at the phone and bank records of missing King Country man Thomas Phillips as the search for him and his three children continues.
The family has not been seen since Saturday night… Video, Audio
Mother of missing children holding out hope
The mother of three children who have been missing since the weekend with their father at a remote Waikato West Coast beach has released a statement. King Country man Thomas Phillips and his three… Audio
Man and children missing on coast - latest details
Bad weather along the rugged Waikato West Coast has hampered a sea search for a missing King Country man and his three young children missing since the weekend.
Joining us now from outside the police… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Mt Ruapehu businesses missing Auckland visitors
Businesses around Mount Ruapehu are missing their Auckland visitors with the supercity still at Covid-19 alert level 4.
In nearby town Ohakune, the effects of alert level restrictions were expected… Audio
Palmerston North thriving, despite Covid-19 pandemic
Palmerston North is thriving in ways other parts of the country haven't, throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
While some parts of New Zealand are heavily reliant on one or two industries, Palmerston… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Vaccine hesitancy causing family fights
While many people across the country have jumped at the chance to get vaccinated for Covid-19, it's not the case for everyone.
There's a lot of talk about the benefits of being vaccinated, but not… Audio
Level 2 in a Wellington mall: Masks on, distancing questionable
The chance to step out of the living room and get a dose of retail therapy was snapped up by Wellingtonians today, who emerged into the freedom of alert level 2.
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Starting a new job an extra stress in lockdown
Starting a new job can be stressful enough, but some have been forced to do it during lockdown.
While many organisations have overcome the challenges with working from home, it can be a whole new… Video, Audio
Wellington On A Plate goes 'meals on wheels' for level 3
A food directory's been set up to highlight Wellington businesses doing takeaway at Covid-19 alert level 3.
The At Yours directory is put together by the team behind popular foodie event, Wellington… Video, Audio