Marika Khabazi

With one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world and melanoma the most common cancer in New Zealand, there's no doubt, Kiwis know it's vital to slip slop slap and wrap. But to meet the… Audio

A new species of Gecko discovered on the Auckland's West Coast at last has its own official name: the Korowai.

The species was first found in 2014 and after a decade of research the reptile can… Video, Audio

A year on from the Auckland Anniversary floods, some families are still living in soggy, mouldy state houses, with holes in the floor of bedrooms. In Mangere, the stream overflowed, swamped houses… Video, Audio

Aucklanders hopping to and from Waiheke Island are celebrating a new competitor offering trips on the route, with Island Direct setting sail for the first time today. Its 50-seater vessel is scheduled… Video, Audio

The humdrum of the election campaign has some people still wondering who they'll give their vote to. In the last 1News Verian poll, 12 percent of those polled didn't know or wouldn't say who they'll… Video, Audio

The news Queenstown may be boiling water for months has gone down like a cup of cold sick with businesses in the town. The Queenstown council's been served with a compliance order for its Two Mile… Video, Audio

The official number of crook tummies in Queenstown is on the rise, but locals fear there could be even more to come as the tourist hub grapples with a boil water notice. There are now 17 confirmed… Video, Audio

"There are no words to describe how much he will be loved and missed". The family of a man killed at an Auckland bus depot has paid tribute to their son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew and friend… Video, Audio

The number of dogs put down across Auckland animal shelters has doubled - more than two and a half thousand dogs were euthanised in the last financial year. Auckland council says a lack of de-sexing… Video, Audio

In the last month alone eight kiwi have been found mauled by dogs in Northland's Opua Forest by Bay Bush Action Conservation Group. The group has spent 12 years working to restore the forest and had… Video, Audio

Three people have appeared in court charged with two separate homicides in the space of 24 hours in Auckland. A 35-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were arrested following the death of an elderly… Video, Audio

National Party MP Sam Uffindel recently revealed he does the shopping, once a month, in order to "give his wife a break." In June, the Tauranga politician explained to Parliament that his monthly… Video, Audio

A charity that's been supporting sexual abuse survivours in Northland and Auckland for nearly 30 years is fighting for survival. HELP Auckland is calling for urgent support to keep their personal… Video, Audio

The rising cost of everyday goods is making life difficult for many people across the country and it's being keenly felt by those with Coeliac disease. For people who can't eat gluten, expensive… Video, Audio

Officials are still trying to reach those who haven't done this year's Census, with community events and incentives. The final deadline to complete the Census is tomorrow at 5pm. The unofficial… Video, Audio

Auckland Transport is getting closer to filling its driver shortage and bringing back cancelled services. AT had to cull about a thousand bus services a day because it didn't have enough drivers to… Video, Audio

Qantas' boss is in the country touting his new route which is in direct competition with Air New Zealand. New Zealanders now have two options to fly to the Big Apple. Qantas will launch its direct… Video, Audio

Carrot and stick of shame was the theme of Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's revised budget reveal.

He's offering to reverse planned cuts to the arts, social services and community boards but only if the… Video, Audio

Wheelchair boxer John Fiu is set to finally return to the ring after a long and tumultuous journey.

John will fight in a boxing event for people living with a range of disabilities and he is hoping… Video, Audio