Samuel Rillstone
Ombudsman resignation: How old is too old?
How old is too old for a job with high responsibility? The Chief Ombudsman, Peter Boshier, will retire from his role at the end of the week because of a 49 year law stating the person in the job must… Audio
Young people urge government to act on climate change
Young people demanding immediate action on climate change from the government have held marches across the country.
School Strike 4 Climate and Fridays for Future want to see New Zealand reduce… Video, Audio
'Feisty' but relaxed snow leopards welcomed at Wellington Zoo
Wellington Zoo is now home to a pair of snow leopard sisters. Asha and Manju have come from Melbourne Zoo and are the only snow leopards in New Zealand.
Our visual journalist Samuel Rillstone went to… Video, Audio
In-N-Out Burger pops up in Wellington
Hundreds of people queued to get a taste of California in Wellington today.
American chain In-N-Out burger has set up a pop up site in the city.
Our reporter Samuel Rillstone and cameraman Angus… Video, Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Tai Rāwhiti water rationing for another five days
Water is a sought after resource in Gisborne where restrictions mean many on town supply are going without showers, and turning the washing machine on is a distant memory.
Tai Rāwhiti Civil Defence… Video, Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Wairoa surviving but many futures uncertain
The destruction is still very visible in Wairoa, a week on from when the river swallowed half the town.
About 250 homes were inundated, and the town has only just reconnected to the outside world.
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Titirangi fears further slips as more heavy rain expected
Aucklanders have been sent another warning more bad weather is on the horizon.
An emergency alert was sent to phones this afternoon with official advice to stay off the roads.
The orange warning is… Video, Audio
The story behind Wellington's tiny hidden dragons
Tiny clay dragons have been spotted around the capital for those with a keen eye and a mind for geography.
But how do they get there? Visual journalist Samuel Rillstone went to find out.
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Low unemployment means staff shortages for some businesses
The unemployment rate has remained unchanged at a record low of 3.3 percent.
While many may see low unemployment rates as a positive, a lack of potential employees is spelling disaster for some… Video, Audio
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield signs off
'Kia ora koutou katoa' - a phrase Dr Ashley Bloomfield uttered more than 300 times as he fronted Covid media conferences through the last two and a half years.
His image was turned into tea towels… Video, Audio
The Wedding Singer musical brings back big hair, shoulder pads
And finally this morning, the 80's have returned with the arrival of the Australian production of The Wedding Singer. The cast have brought their leg warmers, shoulder pads and mullets to New Zealand… Audio
Last surviving member of Māori Battalion knighted
The last remaining member of the 28th Māori Battalion has been knighted by Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro this morning.
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Chip packets recycled to make foil blankets for homeless
Chips are a staple snack or lunchbox filler for New Zealanders. But their foil packaging can take 80 years to decompose.
A new organisation, Chip Packet Project NZ, is taking the trash and turning it… Video, Audio
Northland checkpoints start smoothly as border reopens
Northland's checkpoints started smoothly today, with last minute background checks holding up some Tai Tokerau Border Control workers the only speed bump.
Thousands of cars heading north passed… Video, Audio
Longest electric flight over water lands in Wellington
Wellington Airport has welcomed an electrifying new visitor.
An entirely electric two-seat light aircraft, owned and flown by the Christchurch-based ElectricAir, undertook the longest ever pure… Video, Audio
Record-breaking electric flight touches down in Wellington
A record-breaking electric flight touched down in Wellington this morning.
The 2-seater took the longest ever pure electric flight over water, flying from Omaka near Blenheim, across Cook Strait, to… Audio
Palmerston North thriving, despite Covid-19 pandemic
Palmerston North is thriving in ways other parts of the country haven't, throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
While some parts of New Zealand are heavily reliant on one or two industries, Palmerston… Video, Audio
Takeaways in sight as Wellington moves to level 3
Wellingtonians are already dreaming up their first food orders as the capital prepares for an overnight alert level drop.
While alert level 3 has infamously become known as Level Four with takeaways… Video, Audio
Tough decisions for baby orca as search for family now 10 days
The search for the family of baby Toa, the lost orca calf, has reached its 10th day - and rescuers are considering tough decisions about his future.
There have been multiple unconfirmed sightings of… Video, Audio
Ōpiki, Tokomaru - two towns no council seems to want
Opiki and Tokomaru residents in the Manawatu want to break away from their current council, which they say has neglected them for years, and forge a new future with Palmerston North.
They feel more… Video, Audio