Lisa Owen

Lobbyists may no longer have swipe card access to Parliament, under changes suggested by the government this afternoon.

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has admitted there's a perception problem, and… Video, Audio

An Auckland councillor is calling Fullers out for its poor ferry service, saying it needs to pay staff more if it wants to plug crew gaps.

Fullers360 runs Auckland's commuter ferries and is… Video, Audio

Benefits, subsidies, and wages are all set for a shake-up as a new financial year kicks off tomorrow.

Young families, seniors, and students are among those who'll see more in their pockets, while the… Video, Audio

Wairoa Mayor Craig Little talks to Lisa Owen about cyclone relief funding for businesses.

Cyclone Recovery Minister Grant Robertson declined to be interviewed about the fund, but in a statment says… Video, Audio

There is a big queue for help from the government's cyclone business recovery fund.

Checkpoint can reveal the $50 million relief package is massively over-subscribed in Hawke's Bay alone, leaving… Video, Audio

The government's hoping to get cross party support for a new Auckland harbour crossing, unveiling five options today with an accelerated timeline.

The multi-billion dollar proposals include different… Video, Audio

Eggs are finally back on the shelves after months of looking bare. But depending on where you look, you could be shelling out anywhere from 50c to $1.50 per egg. Why the difference? RNZ's Jordan Dunn… Audio

A climate justice fight that started with a group of students lobbying the Vanuatu government will go to the International Court of Justice.

Overnight, the UN passed a resolution calling for the… Audio

The National MP Simon O'Connor has apologised for being insensitive after using a recent US school shooting to attack the Greens' co-leader Marama Davidson.

Anei te kai ripoata a Craig McCulloch. Audio

From tomorrow, Māori are free to switch their enrolment choice at any time, except in the three months before an election.

After a law change last year, Māori will be able to decide whether to enrol… Audio

You might have seen them spread all over the ground after a Saturday night or a big music festival.

Small silver nitrous oxide cannisters - also known as NOS or nangs - are set to be banned in the… Audio

Wellington's bus drivers will be getting a bit more pay in their pockets following a decision by the regional council this morning.

The big question is whether it'll be enough to fix the driver… Audio

FIFA is yet to decide whether captains will be able to wear the rainbow 'OneLove' arm bands for this year's women's Football World Cup in New Zealand and Australia.

The arm bands used to show support… Video, Audio

The Prime Minister's office has been accused of breaking the law by covering up an email which has now ended Stuart Nash's ministerial career.

Mr Nash was sacked from Cabinet this week after the… Audio

Michael Wood says all options for a new Auckland harbour crossing include safe walking and cycling access and light rail, which will unlock the ability for people make connected journeys around the… Video, Audio

A new crossing for Auckland's Waitematā Harbour has been talked about for decades but now the government has set a date for construction to start, and it is within this decade.

Works on an… Video, Audio

The government is funding a further $122 million to roll out a Tactical Response Model for police nationwide.

The safety system is designed to help police make safer and better decisions when… Video, Audio