Jonathan Mitchell
Regions bracing for Queen's Birthday rush
Regional towns are expected to come alive this long weekend as people get out and about and travel.
With international visitors locked out - tourism businesses are looking forward to a cash injection… Audio
Survey to determine whether military personnel need better support
New Zealanders are being asked whether military veterans and current service personnel should get better health care and support.
The Minister for Veterans, Ron Mark, has launched a survey which will… Audio
Coronavirus: Wine regions brace for tough, slow recovery
Wine regions are preparing for tougher times as a lack of overseas visitors creates a big hole in vineyard sales.
Many wineries plan to open with the shift to level two today.
As Jonathan Mitchell… Audio
People out in force in Lower Hutt
New Zealanders are out and about right across the country, and our reporter, Jonathan Mitchell, has been out among them in Lower Hutt.
He spoke with Māni Dunlop. Audio
Coronavirus: Alternative ways to celebrate Anzac Day
In an unprecedented move, all Anzac Day services around the country have been cancelled as part of the restrictions in response to Covid-19.
That hasn't stopped people - young and old - from… Audio
Coronavirus: Easter treats still in demand, but church services looking different
While the Easter bunny is finding a safe, lockdown compliant way, to deliver chocolate treats this long weekend, many traditional celebrations are having to be shelved.
Services at churches and… Audio
Coronavirus: Charities feeling financial strain
Charities are feeling the financial pinch from the ongoing disruptions of the Covid-19 lockdown.
Fundraisers and street appeals have been cancelled, and organisations are expecting millions of… Audio
Covid-19: Supermarket worker told to work or go unpaid
Essential services workers who have underlying health conditions are being assured they can get special sick leave payments during the Covid-19 lockdown.
A supermarket worker with health conditions… Audio
Wellington quiet amid lockdown
Māni Dunlop speaks to reporter Jono Mitchell about what it's like on Wellington's streets. Audio
Stranded passengers struggle to get home
Passengers are stranded around the country and overseas as they desperately try to get home.
RNZ's Jonathan Mitchell speaks with Māni Dunlop. Audio
Two on trial for lighting fires in tinder-dry Tasman
A trial has heard a couple was responsible for lighting two separate fires in the tinder-dry Tasman region during a complete fire ban.
Benjamin Durrant and Abigail Page are accused of lighting a fire… Audio
Tiny house legislation must protect owners
A small brigade of tiny houses made the journey to Parliament's grounds yesterday with a key message to politicians. The protest - led by tiny house company Eco Cottages - has been travelling around… Audio
RNZ Concert birthday bash on Parliament grounds
Hundreds of people have gathered on parliament grounds for an RNZ Concert Birthday Bash.
It is 87 years since RNZ Concert was first established - and musicians from around the country brought their… Video, Audio
Birthday Bash in support of RNZ Concert
Thousands gathered today at Parliament for the RNZ Concert Birthday Bash. We cross the RNZ reporter Jonathan Mitchell for an update. Audio
Airman booted out of military for drugs charges
An engineer has been booted out of the Air Force and sentenced to more than 12 weeks military detention for using and attempting to sell Ecstasy.
A Court Martial has been sitting at Ōhakea Air Base… Audio
Mongrel Mob member gets life for murder
A Mongrel Mob member found guilty of murder yelled "I didn't do that" and "I've been framed" at his sentencing in court on Friday.
Warren Pay was found guilty of murdering 29-year-old Faapaia… Audio
National MP's son pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges
[Warning: Story contains descriptions that may upset some listeners].
The son of a National MP has suddenly pleaded guilty to animal cruelty offences on Tuesday afternoon.
Barbara Kuriger's son… Audio
Jewish community warned to be vigilant after swastika graffiti
New Zealand's Jewish community is being warned to be vigilant because of a rise in anti-semitic behaviour.
On Wednesday swastikas were discovered outside the Temple Sinai in Wellington. And a Maori… Audio
Vodafone gives employees an early Friday knock-off
Telecommunications company Vodafone is giving its more than 2,000 workers an extra incentive to finish the summer weeks early. It has announced it will let employees leave at 2pm on Fridays during… Audio
Political tit for tat not helping housing crisis - Garry Moore
Former mayor turned public housing spokesperson, Garry Moore, has slammed politicans for tit for tat points scoring on the housing crisis.
Recently released figures show the waitlist for public… Audio