Paloma Migone
Memorial park blessed
The Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington is now open to the public with a blessing ceremony held before dawn today. Audio
National War Memorial Park officially blessed
The Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellingon was officially blessed in a predawn service this morning. Audio
One agency wants 500 houses, others question consortium chances
A big community housing group is putting its hand up to buy 500 state houses, at the same time as other agencies are downplaying the prospects of a workable consortium. Audio
Cyclone Pam 'powerful and consistent'
It's not over for the Chatham Islands yet, with strong gusts, rain and heavy swells still expected today. Audio
Tense wait for Ni-Vanuatu in New Zealand
It's a tense time for people with family in Vanuatu. Audio
Anxious wait for Ni-Vanuatu in New Zealand
People from Vanuatu living in New Zealand are anxiously awaiting news of their families. Audio
Cash-strapped IPCA may hinder on NZ'ers human rights
Lawyers say a shortage of cash for the Independent Police Conduct Authority could hinder New Zealand's human rights. Audio
Livestock and human DNA 'found' on Lundy shirt
A jury has heard low levels of livestock DNA were found on murder-accused Mark Lundy's polo shirt, as well as evidence of human DNA. Audio
The latest on the fire raging in Marlborough
Our reporter Paloma Migone has moved to safer ground . Audio
Water charges an option for boosting funds
Water and sewage meters, and getting royalties from mining are among options being looked at to lessen councils' reliance on rates. Audio
Calls for boaties licensing re-ignited
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission wants recreational boat users to be licenced or made to undergo training, saying the present system is flawed. Audio
32 people shifted out of social housing
A controversial audit aimed at weeding out state house tenants who can afford their own homes has so far moved just 32 families out of their state houses. Audio
Horror weekend in NZ waters
It's been a horror weekend on the water, with four men dying in a string of incidents around the country. Audio
Horror weekend in NZ waters
It's been a horror weekend on the water, with two people drowned and two others presumed to have drowned since Saturday. Audio
Object that killed Rutger Hale not identified
The coroner has virtually given up on ever identifying the mystery object that smashed through the windscreen of Rutger Hale's car near Wanaka. Audio
DIA uses facial recognition on killer Phillip John Smith
Passport officials searched the entire New Zealand passport photo database to check murderer Phillip John Smith didn't have other passports in other names. Audio
Banks cut mortgage rates to attract business
The house-hunting season is here, and the competition between banks is heating up. Audio
NCEA results released
But first More than 160-thousand students can learn their exam fates today as their NCEA results are released. Audio
Petrol savings to translate to other goods
Petrol prices dropped again yesterday, for about the 20th consecutive time since October - but the Road Transport Forum believes New Zealanders are likely to save money on more than just fuel. Audio
Film industry going strong - but is it steady?
People in the film and television business are banking on a big surge in activity, with more demand for infrastructure and plenty of work to go around. Audio
