New Zealand's two richest men own more wealth than the poorest 30 per cent of the country.

Joining us now is the Finance Minister Steven Joyce.

A major strike by about three thousand junior doctors appears certain to go ahead tomorrow amid a deepening dispute over rosters

Fire and police are searching for the person behind yet another deliberately lit fire in Blenheim over the weekened.

Australian autoparts company Bapcor eyes a smooth transition as it takes a majority stake in investment firm Hellaby Holdings.

Over Seventy six million dollars of taxpayer's money has been invested in foreign companies that make a large chunk of their profit from coal.

Ministers from 70 countries meeting in Paris say Israel and Palestine need to commit to a two-state solution, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the meeting was a waste of time.

The incoming Donald Trump administration is prompting fears about the future protection of marine areas in the Antarctic.

Climbing and tramping groups says tourist numbers in New Zealand are reaching a 'tipping point" and spoiling Kiwis' experience of the great outdoors.

Victoria University academics are worried that despite the introduction of MMP 20 years ago voter participation in elections is continuing to decline.