Buyout blueprint on the way - Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell
Low-lying south Dunedin was among the worst-hit areas. Mayor Jules Radich said the prospect of a property buyout scheme was ...
Trans-Tasman Resources: Taranaki seabed mining included in fast-track projects list
The company wants to mine 50 million tonnes of sea bed a year for 30 years, and it's just been included on the fast-track ...
One change as All Blacks keep old heads for end of year tour
The return of World Cup half back Cam Roigard is the only change to the All Blacks' 36 strong end of year tour squad. Roigard returns after six months out with a serious knee injury he suffered while ...
Pacific news in brief for 7 October
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including French Polynesian delegations in New York this week to attend ...
Residents in South Dunedin reassessing futures in flood prone area
Some residents in South Dunedin are reassessing their futures in the flood prone area, as they squelch through their sodden properties, cleaning up after last week's downpour. Many are facing months ...
UK: Prime Minister loses chief of staff
Europe correspondent Diane To spoke to Lisa Owen about The Conservative Party describing the Labour government as being in chaos, with the prime minister just losing his chief of staff, the UK ...
Fears Manawanui sinking could have serious
Fears tonight the sinking of the Manawanui in Samoa could do serious damage to the reef it hit and the delicate ecosytem in the surrounding marine reserve. Locals have reported seeing an oil-like ...
Black Ferns can't win WXV1 title after defeat to England
The Black Ferns can no longer win the WXV1 title after losing to defending champions England in Canada today. New Zealand now have two losses from their first two games of the rugby tournament ...
Lake Alice psychologist still providing services for ACC
Lake Alice survivors are dismayed that a psychologist they knew from the notorious psychiatric facility is still providing services for ACC. Victor Soeterik is adamant he only visited Lake Alice for ...
AA Insurance ordered to pay more than 6 million for short
The High Court found the insurer misled clients, and failed to apply multi policy and membership discounts, as well as guaranteed no claims policies. The Financial Markets Authority took AA Insurance ...
TVNZ proposing to axe 1News website and app
TVNZ is proposing to axe it's 1News website and app as it attempts to recover 30 million dollars in savings and revenue. The proposal was presented at an all-staff meeting today, reporter Maia Ingoe ...
Alan Johnston
We hear from the BBC's Alan Johnston and the The Times newspaper's Religious Affairs correspondent Ruth Gledhill. Audio The number of people in Britain who support the country's war in Afghanistan has ...