Lisa Owen

The ski season on Mount Ruapehu has been saved, with the government providing up to $5 million to the liquidators of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts. The company was put into liquidation last week, after a vote… Video, Audio

The government has defended taking a back up plane part of the way for the Prime Minister's trip to China. Chris Hipkins has arrived in Beijing for a jam packed week of talks, including with President… Video, Audio

Damaged highways are stopping produce getting to market, and forcing at least one freight company to add a surcharge to account for the major detours they have to take. State Highway Two between… Audio

A Christchurch restaurant that opens when its owner wants to is still doing a roaring trade without hiking its prices. Addington's Afghan restaurant doesn't advertise, has no set times and no menu… Video, Audio

It's probable that no-one will ever be convicted for the abuse of patients at Lake Alice psychiatric hospital's notorious child and adolescent unit. This week the High Court ordered a halt to charges… Audio

It's now thought the US navy detected sounds that signalled the catastrophic implosion of the Titan sub during its descent to the Titanic wreckage. Multiple chunks of debris from the vessel have been… Video, Audio

Back to the Tai Rāwhiti now where a state of emergency remains in place as more wild weather moves in. Greg Shelton is the Civil Defence area manager for Uawa / Tolaga Bay and he spoke to Lisa Owen… Video, Audio

Goodbye to ghost buses, that's the promise from Auckland's newly appointed public transport boss. Up to 1,000 Auckland bus services each week have been cancelled because of a driver shortage. While… Video, Audio

It's Super Rugby final time as the Chiefs and Crusaders do battle for the title tomorrow night. Waikato Stadium is sold out for the blockbuster clash which sees the table topping Chiefs up against the… Video, Audio

Pike River families say pictures of remains in the mine have given them some reassurance that the miners died quickly. Police have confirmed they've found more bodies inside Pike River Mine, as part… Video, Audio

In Tai Rāwhiti more than 150 people have been forced to leave their homes in the last 24 hours as foul weather hammers the area that is still trying to get back on its feet after cyclone Gabrielle… Video, Audio

It's not just New Zealand feeling left out in the cold by Taylor Swift.

A Queensland MP has launched a petition for her to add a show in his state, during her world tour next year. Liberal MP Andrew… Audio

Tairāwhiti Civil Defence has declared a state of emergency for the region. It says people in low lying areas shouldn't wait for official instruction and should leave if they feel unsafe. Meanwhile, in… Video, Audio

Football's world governing body, FIFA, is preparing to weigh in on the racism claims in the All Whites' game against Qatar. Both nations strongly believe they had a player who was the victim of a… Video, Audio

On the outskirts of Gisborne, Te karaka residents are being urged to evacuate before it get too dark, and the river gets too high. The rain warning in Tairawhiti has been raised to red. Earlier this… Video, Audio

Cutting secondary school teacher training altogether at Victoria University will have major consequences, with schools already struggling to fill staff shortages, according to a senior lecturer… Video, Audio

School children and residents plagued by foul smells in their Christchurch suburb have let their emotions fly at a City Council meeting. The Bromley community, which was affected by a pong from a… Audio

National Urban Māori Authority chair Lady Tureiti Moxon has long campaigned for Oranga Tamariki to be dismantled saying its systemically broken. She spoke to Lisa Owen. [embed]… Video, Audio