Kirsty Frame
Porirua plans to move houses for future flood planning
Some homes in Porirua north of Wellington may be raised, relocated or bought-out as the City Council grapples with it's flood-prone future.
The Council is spending almost $18-million upgrading its… Audio
Student claims hall removed them due to mental health problem
A Victoria University of Wellington student says their mental health worsened after being temporarily removed from their residential hall last year for feeling suicidal.
Advocates say Universities… Audio
Reporter describes tense scenes at Parliament
Three police officers were taken to hospital after they were sprayed with an unknown substance during clashes with protestors at Parliament on Tuesday morning.
It was a tense start to the day when… Audio
Police withdraw from Hill St rush with riot shields
Police with riot shields have been confronted by hundreds of protestors on Hill Street next to parliament grounds.
Susie Ferguson and Corin Dann got an update from the ground. Audio
Hundreds of police arrive to Parliament protest boundary
Hundreds of police, some with armed with shields, have stationed themselves on Aitken Street and Hill Street near Parliament this morning.
Susie Ferguson got an update. Audio
Protesters vs Police as blockades are brought in
There were tense scenes at Parliament on Monday morning, as large concrete blocks were lifted onto the road to block vehicle access to the occupation.
More than 300 officers started at 3.30am… Audio
Covid-19: Arrests made after new barricades installed at protest
A handful of people have been arrested as police block off streets in a bid to contain the protest at Parliament and free up Wellington streets.
About 300 police staff and trucks and forklifts were… Audio
Covid-19: Tents spread out at Parliament
Tents have spread somewhat on the 10th day of the protest occupation in Wellington central.
Corin Dann got an update. Audio
No sign of tow trucks despite police ultimatum
There's no sign of tow trucks on the streets around Parliament yet, despite the Police Commissioner, Andrew Coster, giving protesters an ultimatum.
Cars, Campervans and trucks continue to block the… Audio
Covid-19: Sturdier barrier fencing erected at Parliament
Sturdier barrier fencing has now been installed across the front of Parliament, protecting the buildings from the protesters camped on the lawn.
About 100 people are wandering around the lawn and… Audio
Covid-19: Parliament protest update
Protesters and police are gearing up for another day at Parliament.
Wellington District Commander Superintendent Corrie Parnell says 150 police have been brought in on top of the 900 hundred staff… Audio
Covid-19: Parliament protest update
In Wellington police and protesters will face off again today on Parliament grounds.
One hundred and twenty two people were arrested yesterday and charged with trespass with more arrests expected… Audio
Update on protesters at Parliament - reporter Kirsty Frame
Anti-mandate protesters are still camped out near parliament after a day of police attempts to remove them. Joining Nathan Rarere from down at the Parliamentary precinct is our reporter Kirsty Frame.
…Anti-mandate protestors crowd central Wellington
Parliament became a parking lot for hundreds of people's vehicles and Covid grievances today.
An anti-government convoy arrived at the doors of power with people from up and down the country voicing… Video, Audio
Protesters pile into Parliament
Thousands of people protesting the vaccine mandate have descended on Wellington after travelling from all ends of the motu.
The convoy of cars has caused traffic chaos through the country as the… Audio
Covid-19: Teens say half their friends infected
Teenagers who attended the Soundsplash Festival near Hamilton at the weekend say half their friends now have Covid-19.
Some say they have been told they have omicron and there are fears the event… Audio
Industries prepare for Omicron outbreak
There may be less beer and fewer deals on high priced items like televisions, if a Covid-19 outbreak hits supply chains.
Supermarkets are already stockpiling and industries are planning for Omicron… Audio
Millions of fruit mince pies on the menu this Christmas
New Zealanders are about to eat several million Christmas mince pies and thousands of litres of cream.
They are among the top items food stores are selling ahead of Christmas Day.
Also on the menu… Audio
Covid-19: First Auckland flight arrives in Wellington
The capital is expecting an influx of Aucklanders after restrictions on the regions borders lifted.
Those in the city have been unable to leave for 120 days, but now travel is allowed for anyone who… Audio
Covid-19: Wellington airport update after Auckland opening
The capital is expecting an influx of Aucklanders after restrictions on the regions borders lifted.
Those in the city have been unable to leave for 120 days, but now travel is allowed for anyone who… Audio