Lisa Owen
Weather: Ruatoki and water treatment plant cut-off by flooding
Wild weather is bearing down on the Bay of Plenty, and is expected to deteriorate in Taranaki and Northland later tonight.
Some Bay of Plenty residents are being told to boil water because of… Video, Audio
Shock resignation: Labour minister Whaitiri defects to Te Pāti Māori
In an election year bombshell, Labour minister Meka Whaitiri has jumped ship, her shock defection blindsiding her own caucus - including the Prime Minister.
She remains in Parliament as an… Audio
Toll confirmed for new Whangaparaoa Penlink road
A long promised Auckland highway will cost motorists who want to drive over it. The O Mahurangi Penlink connection is set to open in 2026, and will connect the Whangaparoa Peninsula to State Highway… Video, Audio
Southland ploughman taking tractor to World Championships in Estonia
A Southland farmer's had to dig deep and exceptionally straight to win a ploughing contest that will see him represent NZ at the world champs in Estonia next year.
Riversdale crop farmer Mark Dillon… Video, Audio
Mama Hooch sex attacks: Fourth man stands trial in Christchurch
A fourth man charged with sexual violation connected to Christchurch bar Mama Hooch is standing trial.
The accused is friends with two other men found guilty last week of a raft of charges including… Video, Audio
Coromandel roads closed again as more torrential rain hits
More torrential rain is on the way for storm hit regions already battling to keep roads open due to slips after today's deluges.
Some regions have recorded almost a month's worth of rain in two days… Audio
Papakura High School shares CCTV footage of break-ins
Papakura High School has released CCTV footage after three brazen break-ins at the school in a month.
The thieves, wearing masks and hoods, took off with Chromebooks and iPads, kicking in doors and… Video, Audio
Evening business for 1 May 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6326549624112 Video, Audio
Warriors tickets for stragglers as Stats NZ tries for 90 percent Census
Stats NZ has been giving away free Warriors tickets and food vouchers to coax people into completing the Census.
But it cannot say exactly how much it has spent on incentives as the deadline to fill… Video, Audio
NZ golfer Steven Alker scores win at PGA Champions Tour
Hamilton golfer Steven Alker has scored an emotional first win of the year on the PGA's Champions Tour.
Alker defended his Insperity Invitational title in Houston with a four shot victory. It was his… Video, Audio
Transport Minister on rapid review into latest KiwiRail disruptions
Transport Minister Michael Wood has ordered a 30-day rapid review into the latest KiwiRail disruptions. He talks to Lisa Owen.
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Commuter chaos in Wellington after KiwiRail equipment failure
Commuter chaos, passengers left on the platform, a please explain from the Beehive, and a "rapid review" announced.
The train schedule in Wellington has been slashed in half and the services that are… Video, Audio
Crime rise on Karangahape Road hurting local businesses
Auckland's Karangahape Road is home to more than 400 businesses and is widely known for its restaurants, coffee shops and boisterous night life.
But street crime is causing headaches for business… Audio
Cyclone-hit region's mayors still waiting on plans for fixes, rebuilds
Two and half months on from devastating cyclone Gabrielle, life is not back to normal in the hardest hit regions, and will not be for some time.
A number of roads including major state highways… Video, Audio
Migrants to NZ face devastatingly long waits for residency
Migrants have spoken of the devastating effects of long waits for national security checks before they can become residents.
One woman miscarried the day she found out another check had been ordered… Audio
Evening business for 28 April 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6326361861112 Video, Audio
Family of Erebus victims optimistic for new memorial
Forces of nature destroying plans for an Erebus memorial at an Auckland park could present a fresh opportunity according to whānau of some of the victims.
The Ministry of Heritage and Culture today… Video, Audio
NZ boxer Mea Motu claims IBO bantamweight belt
New Zealand boxer Mea Motu is a world champion.
Motu claimed the IBO super bantamweight world title last night after beating Canadian Tania Walters on the Fight for Life card in Auckland.
The… Video, Audio
Water limits in Warkworth for second day after water main burst
Businesses and residents in Warkworth, north of Auckland have had taps running dry for the second day in a row.
A water main burst yesterday - cutting supply to some in the town, and while it was… Video, Audio
Christchurch eye surgeon sentenced for attempted murder
That's how the actions of Christchurch eye surgeon Ian Dallison were described in the High Court this morning as he was sentenced for the attempted murder of his former landlord.
Dallison received… Audio
