Lisa Owen
Warriors continue charge to NRL finals in Auckland tonight
The Warriors' charge to the NRL finals continues in Auckland tonight and the bandwagon is filling up. The game against the Dragons is the Warriors last home game of the regular season and marks three… Video, Audio
Trump surrenders to authorities, snapped in surly-looking mug shot
Inmate P01135809 is looking pretty surly in his Fulton County jail mug shot. The snap was taken when former president Donald Trump surrendered to authorities in Georgia on more than a dozen charges… Video, Audio
Former PM Shipley and Mainzeal directors ordered to pay up
Subcontractors still owed big chunks of money from construction firm Mainzeal's collapse a decade ago say they'll get a pittance back and do not believe justice has been served. Former Prime Minister… Audio
Don't stop believing: ACT hits fawke in the road as Labour falls & National stalls
ACT endures scrutiny, Shane Jones impersonates Julie Andrews and we recall 1999, while Lacklustre Luxon and Ho Hum Hipkins fail to inspire. Video, Audio
National's yin and yang v Labour's frugal fear factor
Analysis: With little money in the government's coffers heading into Election 2023, the Caucus podcast looks at how the two main parties plan to use fear, frugality and friendliness to win your vote.
…Labour admits to error in initial release of GST policy
Labour has admitted it made an error in the initial release of its GST policy, but insists its numbers do add up. The party has promised to cut GST from fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables from… Audio
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
