Bridget Mills
Auckland sprawl forces nurseries to close
As Auckland sprawls, large swathes of arable land are transformed from paddocks, orchards, and plant nurseries into lifestyle blocks and subdivisions. There's also a risk of 'dumbing down' plant… Video, Audio
Tank explosion breaches on par with Pike River - Worksafe
Jamey Lee Bowring, 24, was killed in 2015 when he was thrown more than 100m from a tank when it exploded. Saltars Cartage director Ron Saltar has been sentenced to home detention and fined. Video, Audio
Fleas leap into life in Auckland after weather proves perfect for breeding
The combination of a mild winter, and a rainy spring, has made for a perfect breeding ground for fleas. And as Bridget Mills discovered, the infestation has hit homes, offices, schools and even a gym.
…Kiwis being ripped off on petrol, analysts say
The high reflects global oil prices increasing, and a weaker kiwi dollar, but petrol price analysts say New Zealanders are still being ripped off.
*This story incorrectly stated the Commerce… Video, Audio
Ban on foreigners buying homes may make little difference
There's no evidence that foreigners are pushing the price of houses up, a senior Barfoot & Thompson auctioneer says. Bridget Mills went to an auction to find out what buyers and sellers think of the… Audio
Fire destroys building in Auckland
The Fire Service is investigating what caused a fire in an Auckland building last night. Audio
Massive factory fire in Penrose disrupts trains
A massive fire in a factory in the Auckland suburb of Penrose overnight has disrupted trains this morning. Firefighters battled the blaze at a concrete-manufacturing facility on Great South Rd for… Video, Audio
Massive meth shipment detailed at sentencing
A 26-year-old Australian was sentenced to 24 years in jail yesterday for his part in an attempt to smuggle 500kg of P into the country. Malachi Tuilotolava was part of a group that brought the drug… Audio
New petrol tax for Aucklanders
Drivers in Auckland will pay about 10% of the $15 billion bill to fund new public transport projects in the city with a 10 cent per litre petrol tax. Video, Audio
Small businesses anxious about minimum wage rise
The new Labour-led Government will increase the hourly rate to $20 within the next three years. Some business owners say it could put them off hiring young workers with no experience. Video, Audio
Concern over facilities used to house vulnerable youth
The Children's Commissioner says he has significant concerns that extremely vulnerable young people are being housed in motels instead of specialised care facilities. Audio
Latest on where power is out around North Island
Widespread power cuts this morning after Cyclone Cook batters the North Island. Audio
The Panel pre-show for 24 July 2015
Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. What the world is talking about with Bridget Mills. Audio
The Panel pre-show for 17 July 2015
What the world is talking about. With Bridget Mills. Audio
Global News Headlines
The Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered snap checks of his troops combat rediness in the far east. Two major banks in the UK - the Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds say they will leave… Audio
FIFA World Cup into closing stages, interest in NZ high
South America and Europe remain evenly represented in the Football World Cup after a dramatic round of quaterfinals over the weekend. Audio
The Panel pre-show for 20 June 2014
Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Audio
The Panel pre-show for 19 June 2014
Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Audio
The Panel Pre-Show with Bridget Mills
What The World's Talking About with Bridget Mills today. We're watching for signs of the coronal mass ejection, of which there have been none yet as far as I know. How much protection does sunblock… Audio
The Panel Pre-Show - Bridget Mills
Bridget Mills today with what the world's talking about: The Canadian shooter who's killed the three police officers. Abundant social media evidence of his psychological derailment beforehand. Do we… Audio