David Stone
Whanau of WWII soldiers receive medals
It's been a busy few years for Auckland lawyer David Stone. A curious question about his great uncle has led him on a years-long mission to reunite members of the Maori Battalion with their unclaimed… Audio
Over 600 Maori Battalion soliders never got their medals
For the last two years, lawyer David Stone has been uncovering the names of soldiers from the Maori Battalion who have not received their medals. The process to try and receive medals for some whanau… Audio
Lake Ōhau fire: ‘I feel stripped naked’
David Stone lost his home and everything he owns in the blaze at Lake Ōhau Village over the weekend. His is one of approximately 50 structures that were razed by the scrub fire. David joins the show… Audio
Fire devastates South Island's Lake Ohau
Farmers say the devastating fire ravaging through the South Island's Lake Ohau, has been a disaster waiting to happen.
At least 20 homes have been destroyed and more than 90 residents evacuated from… Audio
Dozens of homes destroyed by fire at Lake Ohau
Dozens of homes have been destroyed by a savage wildfire in the Mackenzie Basin which forced residents to flee for their lives early yesterday morning. At least 20 houses in Lake Ohau Village have… Audio
Family members of Māori Battalion asked to claim medals their relatives never received
Seventy-five years after the end of World War II descendants of more than 130 members of the Māori Battalion's C Company are being asked to come forward and claim the war medals their family members… Audio
Auckland celebrates anniversary with regatta
The City of Sails is celebrating its anniversary today in traditional style - with its annual regatta on Waitemata Harbour.
Hundreds of boats will be out on the water competing today as the event… Audio
Auckland anniversary regatta runs for 180th time
Auckland marks its anniversary today with its annual regatta on the Waitamata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf.
The regatta can be traced back 180 years, to 1840, when a few boats in the harbour set sail and… Audio
Waitangi Tribunal urged to widen Oranga Tamariki inquiry
The Waitangi Tribunal has been urged to broaden the scope of its urgent inquiry into Oranga Tamariki to also look into the practices of DHBs and the police.
It is the fifth inquiry to arise following… Audio
Hundreds of boats in annual Auckland regatta
Hundreds of boats will be out on the water in Auckland today for the annual anniversary day regatta. Watercraft using paddle, sail or steam power will race on the Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf… Audio
Auckland Anniversary Regatta
It's a long weekend for our biggest city, and Aucklanders are out and about, celebrating Anniversary Day. The Auckland Anniversary Regatta is one of the longest running regatta's in the world. David… Audio, Gallery
Tougher competition expected on trans-Tasman air fares
Australian airline Qantas is expected to face much tougher competition in the Australian domestic market, and on the trans-Tasman route if regulators approve a proposed alliance between Air New… Audio
Pressure to regulate 111 calls
There's pressure on the government to regulate the way phone companies handle emergency calls, despite most planning to sign to a new voluntary code. Audio
Budget airlines
As Air New Zealand cashes in on one new budget airline's teething problems, we ask how long can we expect two low cost airlines - Jetstar and Pacific Blue - to continue working in New Zealand, and… Audio
