A fire in Glen Innes has caused thick black smoke to billow over the Auckland suburb this morning.

An independent electricity retailer warns the acquisition by Contact Energy of the country's fifth biggest power generator will ultimately cost consumers more.

Consultation on updating health workforce regulations has just closed, but it has sparked worries in the profession, including over greater political influence at the expense of clinical independence.

A Soviet era space probe is expected to crash back to earth this month and how do they colour the smoke after voting in the Conclave.

New Zealand author Sherryl Jordan's first published book was actually the 13th she'd written: Rocco.

Jimmy discusses staff safety fears at Palmerston North Hospital, the council is debating the future of selling sugary drinks at council venues, and the replacement highway over the Tararua range will be opening seven years after the old State Highway 3 closed.

Elizabeth Heritage reviews Te Moana o Reo: Ocean of Languages Edited by Michelle Elvy & Vaughan Rapatahana published by The Cuba Press.

Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Simon Bridges speaks with Kathryn following an event this morning to discuss a strategy for the supercity.

It's not often you're labelled a 'slug nudger' from the Big Yin himself, but Rosco McClelland has had that honour.

In parliament this morning, a controversial Equal Pay Amendment bill is being debated under urgency.