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Prisoner on the run after escaping from van in Taupō
Police are hunting a prisoner who has escaped from a transport van in Taupō, and are warning people not to approach him.
Ecostore worker's eyes permanently damaged due to chemical burns
The worker had hazardous chemicals sprayed into his eyes while making dishwasher powder.
Man convicted of murder may have believed he was in anime
A convicted murderer may have been acting out a scene from a Japanese anime TV series when he beat a man to death.
Migrant worker remembered as a “hard-working, kind” man
An emotional and tearful memorial service has been held for Jun Jiang, a migrant worker who died at a workplace in South Auckland, with a friend saying his death has destroyed a family.
Desert Rd closure: NZTA held to two-month timeframe
Transport NZ chief executive Dom Kalasih said his organisation will be holding NZTA to account, while local residents say there are pros and cons to the new detour.
'Steaming mad': Critical supplies stolen from rescue helicopter
The drugs that were taken also pose a danger if people take them recreationally, police warn.
Man charged after alleged kidnap attempt in Christchurch
A man has been charged with kidnapping after allegedly trying to pull someone into a vehicle in the Christchurch suburb of Sydenham, police say.
Wellington woman's six day airport odyssey during US storms
A Wellington woman says she feels like she never wants to fly again after a six day ordeal that saw her flights home from Dallas cancelled repeatedly.
'Bathing in nectar': Giant Hindu festival for 400 million pilgrims begins
A gathering that dates back thousands of years is now so large its bright lights can be seen from space.
Fear one crash could 'paralyse' North Island traffic
With the Desert Road now closed for two months, one mayor worries the North Island is one accident away from chaos. Audio
Name suppression for man accused of woman's murder
A man has appeared in court charged with murder after the woman's body was discovered in an Auckland home.
Pacific Edge cancer diagnosis firm shares plunge after US decision
Otago cancer diagnostics company Pacific Edge has lost key US Medicare coverage for its flagship test, and it's share price has fallen 63 percent in early trading. But it says it may appeal the US…
Frustration as buses replace trains for a month
Buses are replacing trains while KiwiRail upgrades to prepare for City Rail Link. Audio
Parents' fears over rising uniform kits
The cost of school uniforms is an age old problem with some topping $1000, but it's now more difficult than ever, a researcher says. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 13th January
On today's episode, at least 16 people are dead and over 12,000 buildings have burnt down from the deadly fires burning Los Angeles, an advocate for abuse in care survivors is calling on the… Audio
Desert Road shuts for two months
A major chunk of SH1 is shutting for major maintenance. Audio
Myopia on the rise in Kiwi children
Optometrist Arshad Hoosen joins Anna Thomas to explain some of the causes of myopia, or short-sightedness. Audio
Parents concerned over rising costs of school unforms
Parents are starting to raise concerns about the price of uniforms ahead of the start of the new school year. Otago University's Johanna Reidy spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Professor on proposed Regulatory Standards Bill
Consultation on a proposed bill that would determine how the Government makes regulations closes on Monday, January 13. Auckland University's Emeritus Professor Jane Kelsey spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Desert Road to close for two months
From Monday morning, the Desert Road will be closed for approximately two months. The closure is part of Waka Kotahi's Tirau to Waiouru Accelerated Maintenance project. Waka Kotahi regional manager of… Audio
