Sharon Brettkelly

Why is bullying and harassment so widespread in Fire and Emergency? Sharon Brettkelly interviews chief executive Rhys Jones. Audio

New Zealand and China are caught up in a messy dispute over the biggest aid project in the Cook Islands in decades. Te Mato Vai project was touted as the first joint aid collaboration in the region… Audio

The Indian cricket team's tour of New Zealand has started this afternoon at McLean Park in Hawke's Bay, with the Black Caps winning the toss and deciding to bat. Former Blackcap Mathew Sinclair joins… Audio

Police are now involved in a battle between Auckland neighbours and the council, which wants to remove more than 200 century-old trees, despite them being subject to a resource consent. Audio

Wellington rentals are the most expensive in the country, and students are finding they either can't afford the properties, or there just aren't enough around. Audio

Three buildings have been damaged at Auckland Normal Intermediate School after a fire started in a historic building during a teachers-only day. Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

Researchers say fewer Māori women might die of cervical cancer if they were able to test for the warning signs themselves. Audio

Housing Minister Phil Twyford says about 300 Kiwibuild houses are likely to be built by July, far fewer than the 1000 target the government set itself. National says the minister has dropped the ball… Audio

Three people are likely to spend a second night in Dunedin Hospital after a large willow tree fell on them at the Shotover Jet base at Arthurs Point near Queenstown. Audio

A second tree in as many days has collapsed, trapping bystanders underneath, at the normally tranquil Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Audio

A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder and five counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after a stabbing spree in Whanganui. Audio

A slip at a Hawke's Bay beach has swept two cyclists into the ocean, leaving one with critical injuries. Reporter Anusha Bradley joins Five O'clock Report live from the beach, south of Clifton. Audio

Five people were injured when a tree fell on them at the Shotover Jet base in Queenstown today. Helicopter pilot Kevin Gale was part of the rescue. He spoke to Sharon Brettkelly. Audio

National's deputy Paula Bennett has been given a new shadow portfolio on drug reform as part of a minor reshuffle by leader Simon Bridges. She joins Five O'clock Report to discuss the new position… Audio