Amelia Langford

One of the last people to see the teenage prostitute, Jane Furlong, before she disappeared nearly 20 years ago says she had always believed her friend might still be alive. Audio

Thousands of grandparents raising their grandchildren are to be given what the Government is calling more practical support but some say that is not enough. Audio

The mother of a troubled teenager snatched from the streets of Auckland's red light district 19 years ago, says she has an idea about who the killer is, and still holds out hope they'll be brought to… Audio

There's a call tonight for tougher laws to fight human trafficking in the wake of a scathing report from the United States. Audio

A new survey shows some inner city Aucklanders flee the suburbs to escape discrimination but end up feeling lonely. Audio

A campaign's been launched to raise millions of dollars to restore one of Auckland's grand old dames of theatre, the St James. Audio

A rise in petrol tax and road user charges has some critics saying it is a needless move that many motorists can ill-afford. Audio

Drivers in Auckland may soon have to fork out far more to park in the city centre. Audio

100 of the country's best wordsmiths including an eleven-year-old prodigy gathered over the weekend to play some serious scrabble. Audio

The government is facing a growing backlash from parents, teachers and school trustees angry over its plans. Audio

The Government is denying it ever raised the expectations of Pike River families about the possibility of recovering the bodies of the 29 men killed in the mine. Audio

Police investigating the double death in South Canterbury have revealed they were looking for Waimate man, Jason Frandi, the day before he was discovered dead alongside a hitch-hiker who he is… Audio

Auckand's mayor has fought off renegade councillors to get his 10-year budget through, which includes a rate rise of nearly 4%. Councillors debated the super city's Long-Term Plan yesterday and… Audio

The Auckland mayor, Len Brown, may have a mutiny on his hands with nine Auckland councillors planning to table an alternative 10-year budget today. Audio

Some South Auckland residents are furious a charter school could be trialled in their community, saying it is not wanted or needed. Audio

The Auckland Mayor Len Brown is insisting a multi billion dollar city rail loop remain a priority even though the Government has given no guarantee it will back it. Audio

The Waikato SPCA is calling for a curfew on cats so they're kept indoors overnight, to protect both them and the species they prey upon. Audio

With the so-called silver tsunami set to break over New Zealand, one organisation's warning the country's not yet prepared to deal with the consequences. Audio

The Auckland Council's done a total backdown over dog registration fees and won't raise them at all, after thousands of pet owners opposed a hike. Councillors voted to keep the fees as they are, with… Audio

The Ministry of Justice is considering replacing up to half the country's community law centres with a phone or internet service. Audio