Lisa Owen
Government heavy hitters in campaign mode today in Taranaki
The government's heavy-hitters hit full campaign mode today when they visited Taranaki. Both the Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and his deputy Carmel Sepuloni played on their family histories as they… Audio
Nelson council votes for housing changes in bid to address crisis
Nelson City Councillors have voted for a plan change that would enable residential intensification at varying levels through three new zones. It's hoped the change will address the housing crisis by… Audio
Psychiatrist who assessed Dickason says she showed delusional psyche
A forensic pyschiatrist who assessed Lauren Dickason believes her behavior showed a delusional psyche in the months leading up to her killing her children. The 42-year-old has pleaded not guilty to… Audio
People who depend on Interislander say service isn't good enough
People who depend on the Interislander say the service being offered by Kiwirail just isn't good enough, after another fault left passengers stuck. Those onboard the Kaitaki spent the night anchored… Audio
Toddler dies after vehicle accident in Hawkes Bay
To the Central Hawkes Bay now where a toddler has died after a vehicle accident. Our reporter Kate Green is in Waipukurau where the tragic incident took place this morning. [embed]… Video, Audio
Evening business for 10 August 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6332768759112 Video, Audio
National MP Sam Uffindell does the shopping once a month to 'give my wife a break'
National Party MP Sam Uffindel recently revealed he does the shopping, once a month, in order to "give his wife a break." In June, the Tauranga politician explained to Parliament that his monthly… Video, Audio
Former Highlanders coach returns to franchise as head of rugby
One of the Highlander's favourite sons is returning home. Former coach Jamie Joseph is coming back to the southern franchise to take on the role of Head of Rugby. Sports reporter Jonty Dine joins Lisa… Video, Audio
Apocalyptic scenes as Hawaiian island burns with scrub fires
Residents who fled their homes as devastating wildfires struck the Hawaiian island of Maui overnight have described apocolyptic scenes as people fled their cars and a petrol station exploded. More… Video, Audio
Farmers asked to check for missing stock as search for runaway father ramps up
Police in south-west Waikato are urging farmers to check for missing stock as they ramp up their search for runaway dad Tom Phillips. Mr Phillips and his three children, Jayda, Maverick, and Ember… Video, Audio
Police reveal Headhunters gang implicated in killing of teenage
"Our hearts ache with worry" That from the parents of a missing Auckland teenager who police believe has been murdered. The lead investigator revealed Headhunters are implicated in killing the… Video, Audio
Campaigns rev into gear over climate, dentalcare and cellphones
Get your teeth into the big announcements on climate change, cellphones and teeth. Caucus debates the BlackRock deal, China, free dentalcare affordability and teachers as the "phone police" Audio
Police 'incredibly hopeful' as search for Yanfei Bao's body continues for third week
The search for a missing Christchurch real estate agent remains focused on waterways south of Christchurch, but police are still trying to track exactly where her alleged kidnapper's car went the day… Video, Audio
RNZ farewells longtime AK manager, producer Paul Bushnell
Today we bid farewell to one of RNZ's goodsorts.. . Paul Bushnell left his job as a drama teacher at Linwood College in Christchurch to come here almost 30 years ago. Since then he's been a producer… Audio
Kieran Read talks All Blacks form, World Cup selections and title favourites
Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read believes the All Blacks have a "great" chance of winning this year's World Cup, but he says they're not the favourites to take the title in France. The All Blacks… Audio
Aucklanders react to Mayor Brown's waterfront wonderland plan
Auckland's mayor Wayne Brown has unveiled a vision of how he'd like the waterfront to look, under his mission to claw back land currently used by the port. The governing body met behind closed doors… Audio
Fatal Kaikoura boat accident may have been caused by fuel leak
An investigation into the fatal boat accident in Kaikōura has found a fuel leak may have contributed to the deaths of five passengers. The vessel i-Catcher - chartered for a birdwatching trip -… Audio
Seymour rules out working with Winston Peters after election
It's a no from David Seymour when it comes to working with Winston Peters after the election. And the latest Newshubs Reid research political poll suggests he wouldn't need to, National and Act would… Video, Audio
Missing in Action: Kingmakers, popular leaders, tax policy & something to believe in
The election is just two months away. 10 weeks. 72 days. Caucus returns looking at what's distinct about this campaign - no kingmaker, missed opportunities, weaker majors and stronger minor parties,
…Taskforce to make travel between Australia and New Zealand easier
The Australian and New Zealand governments have announced a taskforce to make travel between the two countries easier. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Wellington for bilateral talks… Video, Audio
