Jonty Dine

New Zealand boxer Mea Motu is a world champion.

Motu claimed the IBO super bantamweight world title last night after beating Canadian Tania Walters on the Fight for Life card in Auckland.

The… Video, Audio

Having put their rescue skills into practice during Cyclone Gabrielle, the country's top surf life savers are now looking foward to the spirit of competition at this weekend's national IRB… Audio

New Zealand Rugby is defending its decision to appoint an all-male coaching panel for the world champion Black Ferns.

Stephen Hewson has sport. Audio

Superstars of New Zealand track and field were on show last night for the final time this summer. 

The Sir Graeme Douglas International marked the end of the 2023 season and the athletes signed off… Audio

A mountain to climb - that's how one Auckland councillor describes the tough road ahead for those in charge of the Super City. 

The council needs to find about one-and-a-half billion dollars to cover… Audio

In the northern Hawke's Bay town of Wairoa, communication and road links have been steadily improving. But, as elsewhere, the clean-up is massive. Reporter Jonty Dine spent yesterday with residents… Audio

The Prime Minister has spent the day in Tairawhiti visiting some of the regions devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle.

However, many residents feel the government abandoned them in their time of need.

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Two houses have collapsed in the Auckland coastal community of Muriwai last night with latest reports stating two people are trapped in one of the collapsed houses.

USAR teams and fire crews are at… Audio

Joining Nathan Rarere is RNZ reporter Jonty Dine. Audio

Aucklanders are heeding warnings to stay of roads.

Most motorways and aterial routes, normally clogged at this time are quiet with traffic flowing freely.

However, traffic is picking up on the… Audio

In Auckland, the Harbour Bridge is open with reduced lanes and lower speed limits.

Rain is falling in the central city but its not windy at the moment.

Aucklanders are being encouraged to stay at… Audio

Joining Nathan Rarere in the Auckland studio with the latest on Cyclone Gabrielle is RNZ reporter Jonty Dine. Audio

While Aucklanders enjoyed a brief reprieve from the rain yesterday, flood-damaged rubbish continues to pile up on the streets - posing a potential health hazard.

The Air Force has flown over the city… Audio

Auckland is still in clean up mode as it again deals with strong winds, rainfall and flooding in some areas. 

Red heavy rain warnings are already in force for Northland, and from later today for… Audio

Iwi and community leaders are calling for a reform of alcohol laws after what they say is centuries of failed policies which have predominantly affected Maori. 

A hui was held in Auckland calling for… Audio

Rents have hit record highs, according to new figures from Trade Me.

It's crunched the numbers on its rental ads last year and says every region - except Wellington - saw increases in rents… Audio

On the back of two tough years, the tourism industry's post-covid return has been marred by poor weather in parts of the country. 

Tourism operators reliant on sunny skies have been dealt a cruel… Audio