Charlotte Cook

A team of NIWA scientists will board the research vessel Tangaroa today for a six-week voyage to Antarctica. Their mission is to better understand the ecosystem and ocean physics in the Ross Sea, as… Audio

Many of us are back at work this week - and worrying about paying our debts after the seasonal splurge on presents and holidays. Financial advisors say now's the time to pay what's owed, because… Audio

The Covid-19 kraken variant is now doing the rounds in NZ, while researchers look for possible new ways to vaccinate against the disease.

Across New Zealand trial participants are trying out a new… Audio

A man who uses a wheelchair has joined the list of travellers inconvenienced by a surge in lost luggage.

Chris Ford says the detachable backrest of his wheelchair was lost on a flight from Sydney to… Audio

New Zealanders living with diabetes can now measure their blood sugar levels instantly through a new Continuous Glucose Monitoring system that launches today.

The FreeStyle Libre Two  is a small… Audio

Annual construction costs are continuing to soar even as activity in the sector is slowing.

CoreLogic's latest Cordell Construction Cost Index, which is released today, shows the cost of building an… Audio

Former US President Donald Trump has urged fellow Republicans in the House of Representatives to elect his ally Kevin McCarthy to lead the chamber. McCarthy, a congressman from California, who has… Audio

Health experts believe the government's decision not to impose mandatory pre-departure tests for international travellers is the right call. It follows growing global concerns about the Covid case… Audio

More holiday spots are bracing for bad weather across the northern parts of the country. Last night, MetService issued heavy rain and strong wind warnings for the next few days. This is leaving… Audio

A group of New Zealand tourists say they're grateful to be alive after what they describe as a horrific helicopter crash in Australia. Two helicopters collided in the Gold Coast on Monday near Sea… Audio

More people died over the Christmas and New Year holiday period this year than any other since 2017. 

As of this morning, at least 19 people have died on the roads over the past fortnight.

The… Audio

Otago and Southland mayors and regional chairs are urgently requesting a meeting with the government following significant budget cuts to a new hospital. In the week before Christmas the health… Audio

The government is still considering whether it will introduce blanket Covid testing for people travelling from China. The Australian government has introduced compulsory testing, ignoring advice from… Audio

Mega-company Amazon has asked the Prime Minister for a leg-up over billion-dollar data centres it's building here, and to have input on policy. An OIA response from Jacinda Ardern's office contains… Audio

Police have serious concerns for two young girls, who have been missing since December the 24th. Detective Senior Sergeant Kevan Verry says police believe the children may be staying anywhere between… Audio