Laura Tupou
Ponzi scheme victims 'embarassed' after being duped
Sixty-year-old Shane Richard Scott has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison after previously pleading guilty to 27 charges brought by the Serious Fraud Office. Audio
Construction industry wants 20,000 foreign workers
In the latest bid to solve the construction industry's critical labour shortage, a new campaign starts today with the aim of attracting up to 20,000 foreign workers. The website LookSee Build New… Audio
Neighbours stunned by lack of police contact after shooting
Neighbours at the Kudu Road and Preston Road intersection in Otara say they're in the dark about a drive-by shooting last night, and they've heard nothing from police. Video, Audio
A day in the life of an Oranga Tamariki social worker
Today is National Social Worker Day and RNZ News reporter Laura Tupou went to South Auckland to see what frontline Oranga Tamariki workers are dealing with. Audio
Petrol stations run out of 95 octane after pipeline rupture
Thousands of airline passengers have been grounded and a dozen Z Energy stations have run out of 95 octane petrol after a crucial pipeline carrying jet fuel and petrol was ruptured. Audio
Fuel crisis prompts petrol warning
A navy tanker and Defence Force drivers are being brought in to help tackle the fuel crisis that has grounded thousands of airline passengers. Video, Audio
Migrant worker describes 'modern day slave' scam
A migrant worker who describes himself as a "modern day slave" says he's blowing the whistle on an immigration scam that he believes is rampant. The man came to New Zealand from Sri Lanka. After five… Audio
Community bands together to make school ball affordable
Donated dresses and free hair-ups: How one South Auckland school turned on a ball fit for the stars without it breaking the bank for students and their families. Video, Audio
Special school ball for James Cook High School
At the Manukau Institute of Technology staff and students have gone all out today to make a school ball a bit more special for the students from James Cook High School. Video, Audio
Court declines TOP's application for judicial review
TOP's application for a judicial review has been declined. The party will not be at TVNZ's multi-party debate tomorrow evening. Laura Tupou is at court. Audio
Sir Colin Meads farewelled in Te Kuiti
Mourners came from throughout the country to farewell Pinetree, as he was known, who died last Sunday, aged 81. Video, Audio
'Voting for a park I'm probably never going to play in'
RNZ reporter Laura Tupou spoke to a group of Mangere College students who are voting for the first time this year. Housing and jobs are what they worry about the most. Audio
Donations flood in for high school's pop up ball op shop
High school students are gearing up for ball season but one South Auckland school is trying to keep costs down. Video, Audio
1089 Northland students need psychological help, principals say
Northland principals say their students are dealing with murder, drugs, alcohol, and poverty at home and bringing their problems to school. Audio
Morrinsville gunman remains on loose after police siege
A four hour siege of a Morrinsville house last night has failed to find any trace of the gunman who shot at police officers early on Sunday morning. Audio
Morrinsville gunman still on run after failed siege
Rollie James Heke remains on the run after a siege of a Morrinsville house last night failed to find him. Police say he's armed and dangerous. RNZ reporter Laura Tupou is in Morrinsville. Audio
Redundant Thames engineering workers waiting for pay a week on
One week on from the sudden closure of Thames engineering firm A & G Price, staff say they're yet to receive their final pay or any redundancy. Video, Audio
Is it OK for Jacinda Ardern to be asked about baby plans?
Male politicians weigh on on whether new Labour leader Jacinda Ardern should be asked questions about her baby plans. Audio
Labour Party's leadership near unknown in South Auckland
Reporter Laura Tupou talks to South Auckland voters about the Labour Party. Video, Audio
Kava drinking club - cool or cultural appropriation?
A social kava-drinking club in Auckland has come under fire from some Pacific people. Audio