Joanna Mackenzie
Soft drink industry slam class action against Cola companies
The New Zealand Juice and Beverage Association says a proposed class action against Cola companies is merely a publicity stunt. Audio
Child transferred to Starship after being knocked down
A two-year girl knocked over in the driveway of her south Auckland home today has been transferred to Starship Hospital in a critical condition. Audio
Mortgage rates look set to rise further in 2014
The timing could have been better, but for many the recent flurry of home loan interest hikes is not a surprise. Audio
Auckland screen industry struggline to stay alive
Auckland's screen industry is on its knees battling to stay alive after what many in the sector say was the worst year in the business's history. Audio
Police say homicide suspect has killed himself
The police say a man they wanted to speak to about the homicides of two people in Papakura, south of Auckland has killed himself. Audio
Police wait for post-mortem on woman dumped at hospital
A post mortem examination will be carried out today on the woman whose body was dumped outside a hospital in Matamata on Tuesday night. Audio
Labour's free food in schools no silver bullet
Labour's vision for the future of education - including free food for children most in need - has some academics questioning whether it's the best use of scarce resources. Audio