Amelia Langford
One of the last people to see Jane Furlong alive speaks out
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
Grandparents caring for children to be given more support
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
Jane Furlong's mother speaks out
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
Lobby groups calls for tougher legislation following report
There's a call tonight for tougher laws to fight human trafficking in the wake of a scathing report from the United States. Audio
Inner city people trade discrimination for isolation - survey
A new survey shows some inner city Aucklanders flee the suburbs to escape discrimination but end up feeling lonely. Audio
Trust set up to save historic Auckland theatre from ruin
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
Rise in petrol tax and user charges prompts outcry
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 CBD face parking fee hike
Drivers in Auckland may soon have to fork out far more to park in the city centre. Audio
Wordsmiths gather to 'word off' at national scrabble champs
100 of the country's best wordsmiths including an eleven-year-old prodigy gathered over the weekend to play some serious scrabble. Audio
Plans prompt fury from teachers and parents
The government is facing a growing backlash from parents, teachers and school trustees angry over its plans. Audio
Government denies raising hopes of Pike River families
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 were seeking Waimate man the day of his disappearance
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
Auckland council approves Len Brown's budget
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
Auckland councillors challenge mayor's long term plan
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
South Auckland meeting sparks fury over charter school idea
Some South Auckland residents are furious a charter school could be trialled in their community, saying it is not wanted or needed. Audio
Auckland's long-term plan retains plan for city rail link
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
Waikato SPCA is calling for overnight kitty curfew
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
NZ unprepared for so called silver tsunami
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
Auckland Council dumps fee increase after dog owners speak out
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
Community Law Centres to be put up for open tender by Ministry
The Ministry of Justice is considering replacing up to half the country's community law centres with a phone or internet service. Audio