Lisa Owen
Govt starts work on 'postcode lottery'
The Government has begun its efforts to scrap the so-called postcode lottery for surgeries - beginning with cataract operations. New nationwide standards are being rolled out to determine who is… Audio
Weather: High winds force slow speeds on Harbour Bridge
The Habour Bridge could close this evening .. with heavy winds forecast to reach 'red alert' levels. Gusts of 90 kilometre and above mean a complete shut down of the crossing for safety reasons. The… Video, Audio
Pints pulled once again at flood-damaged Hawke's Bay pub
After Cyclone Gabrielle struck Hawke's Bay, a country pub became a bustling community centre for locals needing to sort out their lives. But the pub itself was damaged by raging floodwater and had to… Video, Audio
PM responds to questions on Kiri Allan controversy
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says he expects all his ministers to treat public servants with respect and dignity. He was again answering questions about his Justice Minister, Kiri Allan, on his last… Video, Audio
Cost of living: Coeliac food more than twice the price of regular food
The rising cost of everyday goods is making life difficult for many people across the country and it's being keenly felt by those with Coeliac disease. For people who can't eat gluten, expensive… Video, Audio
Robo pest control: New weapon in fight against feral cats
A robot that fires deadly poison onto feral cats is a new weapon in fight against the predators in Western Australia. The wild cats kill millions of native creatures and are linked to the extinction… Video, Audio
Stewart islanders face power price rises in the thousands
Stewart Islanders are facing power price increases of 1,000 per year. Those on Rakiura already pay some of the steepest power prices in the country, and due to their dependence on diesel it's only set… Video, Audio
Rogue seal spotted visiting fast-food shop and blocking traffic
There was an increased police presence in south Auckland's Papakura this evening, with officers keeping a close eye on an an unusual suspect. A young male fur seal made its way through the suburb… Video, Audio
Kiri Allan accused of "screaming & yelling" at public servant
Justice Minister Kiri Allan has been accused of "screaming and yelling" at a senior public servant and "berating" another official. A story on Stuff quotes officials who wanted to remain anonymous… Video, Audio
Football ferns name World Cup squad with 10 debutants
The Football ferns announced their 23 player squad for the World Cup at Eden Park this morning as the countdown to the tournament continues. The squad contains ten World Cup debutants, but also has… Audio
Ruapehu ski field ready to go for season after govt bailout
Dust off your thermal undies and sharpen your edges, we're back; that's the message from the operators of the beleagured Mt Ruapehu ski fields. Despite financial uncertainity, a $5 million government… Video, Audio
National proposes tweaks to sentencing aimed at stopping ram raids
National's proposing more tweaks to sentencing rules to "ensure there are real consequences for ram raiders". If in government it plans to make filming and publishing their crimes an aggravating… Video, Audio
Transport double whammy: fuel and bus prices on the rise
It's about to get more expensive to catch the bus and fill up the car, as the government's petrol tax returns from midnight. Public transport will return to full price for over 25 year olds too. The… Video, Audio
PM denies Kiri Allan issue has overshadowed China trip
The Prime Minister's mission to China has again been plagued by questions about one of his senior ministers back home. Kiri Allan has denied ever treating staff poorly after it was revealed some… Video, Audio
Eid al-Adha celebrations draw big crowds for end holy celebration
Eid Al-Adha was celebrated in Wellington today for the second year in a row. Last year the celebration drew a crowd of around 4000 for the holy celebration which happens two months after the end of… Video, Audio
Minister on loan scheme for cyclone-hit businesses
Returning to our earlier story, the government has announced support schemes for cyclone-hit businesses. Growers & farmers who can't get bank loans will be able to borrow from a goverment fund, as… Video, Audio
Last ditch attempt by officials to reach 90 percent census target
Officials are still trying to reach those who haven't done this year's Census, with community events and incentives. The final deadline to complete the Census is tomorrow at 5pm. The unofficial… Video, Audio
Fallout of French nuclear testing still affecting men decades later
50 ago a crew of 242 men left New Zealand on a mission to Mururoa Atoll, in French Polynesia. The crew of HMNZS Otago, and later the frigate Canterbury, were sent there to protest French nuclear… Video, Audio
NZ should stand up to Japan over nuclear waste dumping - Lawyer
Japan is being criticised by Pacific leaders for dumping nuclear waste in the Pacific Ocean. An international lawyer says Australia and New Zealand need to do more to stand up to Japan. Japan is… Audio
PM on concerns over culture in Kiri Allan's office
The Prime Minister has been forced to answer questions about the conduct of a senior minister, while he's in China on a diplomatic and trade mission. A Department of Conservation boss flagged concerns… Video, Audio
