Amy Williams

Three years since Auckland was hit by double storms that took lives and displaced hundreds, some homeowners facing ongoing flood risk are heading to court. Audio

A retired Salvation Army pastor is battling blisters and hunger as he walks the length of New Zealand to raise money for foodbanks. Amy Williams reports. Audio

An organisation offering volunteering work abroad says New Zealand's tight job market is fueling interest in their assignments. Amy Williams reports. Audio

South Aucklanders who know what it's like to wait hours at Middlemore Hospital hope Local Doctors Otara, a round-the-clock urgent clinic will mean they get help and care faster. Amy Williams reports. Audio

A coroner has found there are ongoing and wide-ranging barriers for young people accessing suicide prevention services in Northland in the wake of a tragic suicide cluster. Amy Williams reports. A… Audio

Security measures have been increased for the Jewish community across New Zealand after the harrowing Bondi Beach terror attack. Audio

A family violence specialist says she is regularly contacted by women who say their abusive partner has shared custody of their kids, and they wish they never left. Amy Williams reports. Audio

One of the country's top judges commissioned work to see how families in custody battles could be screened for domestic voilence but officials shelved it. Amy Williams reports. Audio

A smart watch that doubles as an alarm for women at risk of family violence is helping to reduce police callouts. The social service Help at Hand has provided 1200 of the violence prevention watches… Audio

In Auckland, businesses near the new Ikea store are steeling themselves for a stampede to the homeware giant's opening on Thursday. Amy Williams reports. Audio

A woman whose adult son was discharged from a mental health unit into an Auckland boarding house says the living conditions were appalling and unfit for such a vulnerable person. Amy Williams reports.

Social services are warning this is going to be a tough Christmas for many families already struggling to put food on the table. Amy Williams reports. Audio

Auckland Council is spending another $300,000 on towering Christmas decorations for the city centre, to the delight of some and dismay of others. Amy Williams reports. Audio

A frontline worker at Auckland District Court says more people with complex mental health and addiction problems are coming to her for help having run out of options for food, clothing and housing… Audio

A young woman who was homeless and at rock bottom says appearing in a therapeutic court helped her turn away from petty crime and find stable housing. Amy Williams reports. Audio

An epidemiologist says the number of measles cases over the next few days will tell the extent of the outbreak, with cases now linked to a third school. 13 measles cases are confirmed across New… Audio

Nearly three years after storms caused devastating flooding in Auckland, 16 homeowners remain in dispute with the council about buying out their properties. The council expects to purchase just over… Audio

Nearly six years after the deadly eruption on Whakaari White Island, the first phase of a coronial inquiry into the disaster is underway, with witness statements beginning today. RNZ reporter Amy… Audio

Locals in the Auckland suburb Henderson hope a new police beat team patrolling the streets will help to bring down crime. Police data shows there were 3,500 victimisations in Henderson in the year to… Audio