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Demand for mental health support amongst Asian New Zealanders has soared since the beginning of the pandemic, but the community remains underserved. One provider, Asian Family Services, is trying to… Audio

After nearly a decade languishing in off-shore detention centres, 450 refugees in Australia will be resettled in this country over three years. The Australian government agreed to the deal yesterday -… Audio

One Tairāwhiti local who nearly needed plucking from floodwaters was four legged.

Ruatōria resident Tarsh Koia almost had to jump into an engorged stream to rescue her dog Tiki when he was slightly… Audio

Groups are springing up all over the country promoting neighbourhood connections made because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lockdowns cleared social calendars, giving people the opportunity to get… Audio

The Government and Wellington City Council have announced a $1.2 million relief fund for businesses that were affected by the protest at Parliament.

Businesses in the area surrounding Parliament that… Audio

Universities are facing their toughest year of the pandemic yet, as both domestic and foreign student enrolments slump.

They say the number of New Zealanders enrolling dropped after spiking last… Audio

Are contractors and consultants manipulating the public health system, doing a poor job or charging over the odds?

Alarm bells are ringing over such a lack of checks and balances that it is… Audio

The ACT party is calling for a referendum on co-governance saying the country is abandoning liberal democracy and replacing it with an "ethno state" where there are two types or people.

Tangata… Audio

A backdown from the Australian government that will see hundreds of refugees allowed to resettle here.

New Zealand will take 150 a year for three years under a deal that's been nine years in the… Audio

A backdown from the Australian government that will see hundreds of refugees allowed to resettle here.

New Zealand will take 150 a year for three years under a deal that's been nine years in the… Audio

Tokomaru Bay farmers face hefty repair bills and stock losses after this week's violent storm.

Low-lying paddocks near major rivers have been swamped, dams collapsed, and stock swept away.

Farmer… Audio

The heavy rain that hit the Tairāwhiti region over the past two days is moving south towards Hawke's Bay and Wairarapa. 

There are no reports of the rain causing any major problems or damage at this… Audio

Last night, after many delays, the 2021 Silver Scroll Awards were celebrated in an online ceremony.

The Silver Scroll awards are considered the most coveted awards in New Zealand Music, celebrating… Audio

An Auckland councillor says her community is anxious and on-edge after a shooting injured six people on Thursday.

Five of the victims are hospitalised, with two seriously injured.

Police are still… Audio

Some Mahia residents spent an uneasy night away from their homes due to flooding in Hawke's Bay.

Wairoa's mayor confirmed about a dozen people have self-evacuated from low-lying areas.

Severe gales… Audio

Police tactics used at the recent Parliamentary protest are under review.

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has received nearly 1900 complaints about the police's handling of the occupation.

… Audio

The ACT party is calling for a referendum on co-governance.

It says the country is abandoning liberal democracy and replacing it with an "ethno state" where there are two types of people: Tangata… Audio

Western leaders have agreed to strengthen their forces in Eastern Europe and impose fresh sanctions as the Russian assault on Ukraine enters its second month.

On a busy day of diplomacy in Brussels… Audio

Gisborne and smaller settlements up the coast are still cut off with major damage to roads and bridges after this weeks deluge.

Firefighters and St John personnel remain on standby in Tolaga Bay, in… Audio

Amnesty International is a longtime critic of Australia's treatment of refugees.

It has described the treatment of asylum seekers in detention centres as abbhorrent and amounting to torture.

New… Audio

An extraordinary backdown by the Australian Government will see hundreds of refugees loosed from limbo and allowed to resettle in New Zealand.

But the near-decade delay means the breakthrough brings… Audio