Emily Carter

Sam Hudson, Emily Carter
Sep 11, 2026

Video: BHN Podcaster Mike “Chewie” Bennett was removed from Paul Henry’s Dunedin event by private security before being arrested by police outside the Glenroy Auditorium and taken to Dunedin Central…

Sam Hudson, Emily Carter, Jess Kimberly
Aug 27, 2026

If any ordinary New Zealander believed the money trail would disappear into Wellington paperwork, they were wrong. We followed it. Newsletter Banner Weekly Newsletter Stay informed with journalism that puts…

Emily Carter
Aug 26, 2026

George Ngatai has resigned as New Zealand First’s candidate for Papakura following fresh scrutiny over his political history, ending his bid for Parliament just weeks after being confirmed for the…

Sam Hudson, Emily Carter
Aug 26, 2026

Radio Aotearoa has stood down Martel Wikeepa’s ‘Shubz Says So’ show indefinitely, scrapping a planned move to a five-night-a-week evening slot, with management citing social media activity as a factor…

Sam Hudson, Emily Carter
Aug 19, 2026

Award-winning political journalist Maiki Sherman is returning to the election frontline, joining Māori Television (Whakaata Māori) for its Whakatau 2026 coverage just months after her high-profile departure from TVNZ. Newsletter…

Emily Carter
Aug 11, 2026

Labour health spokesperson Dr Ayesha Verrall has temporarily stepped back from her usual schedule after an unexpected surgery at Wellington Hospital. Newsletter Banner Weekly Newsletter Stay informed with journalism that…

Emily Carter
Jul 29, 2026

Controversial activist Billy Te Kahika jnr‘s health remains under watch after suffering from a stroke while recovering from a recent heart attack. Newsletter Banner Weekly Newsletter Stay informed with journalism…

Emily Carter
Jul 24, 2026

More than 130 threatened native birds have been vaccinated against H5 bird flu as Department of Conservation teams move to protect critical breeding populations from a potentially devastating outbreak. Newsletter…

Emily Carter
Jul 17, 2026

New Zealand’s bird flu response was stepped up after a second wild bird tested positive for H5N1 bird flu. Newsletter Banner Weekly Newsletter Stay informed with journalism that puts people…

Emily Carter
Jul 17, 2026

A major human vaccine trial targeting bird flu has taken on fresh significance after New Zealand confirmed its first detection of the globally spreading H5N1 virus. Newsletter Banner Weekly Newsletter…

Sam Hudson

Questions raised after Mike ‘Chewie’ Bennett arrested following challenge to Paul Henry at Dunedin event

The Winton donations, Chris Bishop’s advocacy and the Fast-Track trail behind Sunfield

George Ngatai quits NZ First Papakura candidacy after alleged leaked texts resurface political past

Radio Aotearoa stands down Martel Wikeepa’s show indefinitely as broadcaster reviews standards and social media activity

Maiki Sherman returns to election coverage with Māori Television after TVNZ exit

Ayesha Verrall pauses public schedule while recovering from unexpected surgery

Billy Te Kahika suffers from stroke after a heart attack, latest update says he is making good progress

More than 130 threatened native birds have been vaccinated against H5 Bird Flu

Wairarapa on alert after second Bird Flu detection confirmed

Human Bird Flu Vaccine trial gains urgency following New Zealand recording first H5N1 detection