Radio New Zealand
Simon Bridges maintains leaker could be Parliamentary staffer
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has flatly rejected accusations from National that she had any influence over the Speaker's decision to halt an inquiry into the leak of Simon Bridges' expenses. Video, Audio
Man opens fire during online gaming competition
A man killed two people at a gaming competition in Florida, US, before taking his own life. Several other people were injured. Video, Audio
Owen Franks gears up for 100th test
The All Blacks prop will become just the ninth player to get to 100 test matches. Audio
Govt to fully fund Auckland's walking and cycling Skypath link
$67 million from that National Land Transport Fund will be invested in the link, across Auckland's Harbour Bridge, known as Skypath. Audio
Grass vs grain-fed beef - can we tell the difference?
Can people taste the difference between grass-fed and grain-fed beef? Simon Gault helped our reporter Zac Fleming conduct a blind taste test to find out. Video, Audio
Controversial feedlot farm infected with M Bovis
New Zealand's largest feedlot has been issued with a notice of direction by the Ministry for Primary Industries after 44 cattle are suspected to have contracted mycoplasma bovis. Audio
Who will be Australia's new Prime Minister?
Australia will have a new Prime Minister by tomorrow afternoon - but will it be Peter Dutton or Scott Morrison? Sky News deputy political editor Kieran Gilbert talks to John Campbell. Audio
Desperate times see Netball NZ change eligibility rules
Netball New Zealand has granted Maria Folau a 12-month exemption so she can still play for the Silver Ferns and compete at next year's world champs, despite the fact she's moving to Australia to be… Video, Audio
Move over Pisa, Wellington has its own leaning tower
Wellington's new $20 million Air Traffic Control tower officially opened for business today, replacing the Kilbirnie tower which is being decomissioned after almost sixty years. Video, Audio
Former rugby coach on trial for sexual abuse
A boy has told a court that he didn't speak up before about his rugby coach sexually abusing him, because he didn't know any grown-ups to trust with the information. Edward Gay has been at the High… Video, Audio
Free weekend carparking scrapped in Wellington CBD
Wellington city councillors have voted in favour of replacing two-hours free parking at the weekend in the CBD with a $2.50 an hour fee. Audio
Evening business for Thurs 23 August
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Air NZ lifts profit by $390m
Air New Zealand has lifted its annual profit despite facing the headwinds of rising fuel costs and engine problems. Investors saw their dividend rise, while all staff will be given a $18000 bonus… Video, Audio
Govt gives Auckland DHB $305m for urgent infrastructure work
The Government today put its money where its mouth is, as it promised to begin dealing with a major backlog of deferred maintenance at hospitals nationwide, starting with $305m for urgent work on… Video, Audio
NZ's largest feedlot: 'We take great care of our animals'
ANZCO CEO Peter Conley defends the company's feedlot - the largest in New Zealand, after public backlash following the release of drone footage of the Ashburton feedlot. He tells John Campbell the… Video, Audio
Man denied treatment for MS because he couldn't walk 500m
A man living with multiple sclerosis says Pharmac denied funding for his medication because he was unable to walk more than 500m - one of the criteria patients and advocates say needs to be… Audio
Māori look for solution to building on communal land
Most Māori have some rights to land, but are constantly coming up against barriers which prevent them from being able to build houses on it. Audio
Parents take day off for teachers strike
For the first time in 24 years, parents around the country are figuring out what to do with several hundred-thousand primary and intermediate school children who have no school tomorrow because of a… Audio
Should supermarkets allow BYO plastic containers at the deli?
A Wellington shopper has been left frustrated after staff at a Countdown deli told her the reusable container she'd brought with her, was no longer allowed. Video, Audio
Case between Silberhorn and Commerce Commission continues
Now to Dunedin, where a hearing to settle disputed facts arising in a case between the Commerce Commission and Silberhorn Limited - producers of deer velvet pills - entered its second day. Audio