Olivia Wix

A Kenyan traffic lawyer says a New Zealand teenager involved in a fatal crash last month, could face life in prison if he's extradited. Audio

A new report says councils should ban genetic modification in their districts, because the country's weak liability laws mean ratepayers would be left footing the bill for any mishaps. Audio

Just 6 millimeters of rain has fallen in the city this month, compared to a monthly average of 61 millimeters. Audio

The SPCA is commissioning more research to find out how many native birds are being killed by pet cats. Audio

A whirlwind tour of New Zealand's Antarctic territory wraps up for the Prime Minister today, but bad weather has meant his wish list remains incomplete. Audio

John Key is expected to leave for Antarctica later this morning for the start of a three-day visit, his first trip to the continent since becoming Prime Minister. Audio

Bad weather has postponed John Key's trip to Antarctica until tomorrow. He's heading down to the ice for the 56th anniversary of Scott Base. Audio

The centre of one of Fiji's largest cities has this afternoon been shut down, to prevent looters raiding cyclone-damaged shops. Audio

Emergency Services are tonight at the scene of two deadly car crashes in Tokoroa, which have killed seven people. Audio

The Minister of Transport is being criticised for dismissing an Auckland Council report that backs a multi-billion dollar rail tunnel under Auckland's central city. Audio

Councils across the country are looking forward to new powers that allow their communities to decide on rules and regulations about opening hours and where liquor stores operate. Audio

The disgraced Auckland lawyer, Barry Hart, has been back in court today battling to save his career. Audio

Kim Dotcom's lawyer says the Internet tycoon will sue the police AND the Government's spy agency, after another win for the Megaupload founder in the High Court. Audio

A jury deciding the fate of five businessmen accused of operating a one-stop-shop for cannabis equipment, have been told not to let their beliefs on this country's drug laws get in the way of their… Audio

New Zealand's 78 local authorities are about to have a major shake-up. Audio

The country's biggest newspaper chain is cutting staff. APN, which owns the New Zealand Herald, yesterday confirmed its plans to cut eight jobs, mainly senior editorial roles. Audio

Todd Energy, the country's largest fracking company, maintains it is operating to international best practise - despite having been previously described by its regulator as demonstrating poor… Audio

A long-awaited report into fracking will give the gas extraction method the thumbs up. Audio

The volume is being turned down on television advertisements. Audio

A gang member who shot at a police officer in central Auckland while high on methamphetamine has been jailed for eight years and three months. Audio