Nicola Wright

The National Party has floated the prospect of introducing tough anti-gang laws like that seen in Australia.

Auckland is in the grips of a weeks-long turf war between the Tribesmen and Killer Beez… Audio

US President Joe Biden is confronted by grieving crowds in Texas. China ramps up its Pacific presence Audio

Another school shooting in the US, and seven drive by shootings in Auckland overnight leave neighbours in fear. Audio

The covid traffic light flashes orange.

A grim milestone of human suffering with more than 100 million people homeless due to conflicts.  Audio

In Australia, Anthony Albanese has been sworn in as its new Prime Minister. Care and support workers are rallying around the motu today, calling for an urgent pay increase. Audio

Levin wakes up to weather chaos, and we learn more about what's in this year's Budget. Audio

All eyes on the Budget, but will it help those hurting as the cost of living rises. Audio

MPs scrutinise the Covid-19 response as deaths creep close to 1,000, and Hutt Hospital bosses are still figuring out when to close earthquake-prone wards. Audio

A $100m dollar plan to tackle mental health and plans to cut food waste and emissions. Audio

Aotearoa's long-awaited, first nation-wide strategy to slash emissions has been released. The government will decide later this year if it will make legislative changes to enable congestion charging.

Te Pati Maori won't stand in Tauranga - calling it a hot spot of white supremacy. And Covid-19 infections climb in Auckland. Audio

Both the major political parties have committed to the country's first three emissions budgets.

A special Parliamentary debate on the budgets - which set a lid on the amount of greenhouse gases New… Audio

The full border is reopening - but expect visa delays. The AA says sorry after thousands implicated by an information breach. Audio

Driving at peak times could soon cost motorists. And regulation changes are on the way for supermarkets. Audio

Petrol prices could hit $4/litre this year. 

And the Greens say more police will not address the drivers of youth crime. Audio

Midday News for Friday 6 May 2022 Audio