Lisa Owen
PM Chris Hipkins reveals sweeping govt policy reset
In a sweeping policy reset, the government has axed the RNZ/TVNZ merger and pushed back work on hate speech and its social insurance scheme. The shake-up comes after the new Prime Minister Chris… Audio
Auckland floods: What next if your home is stickered?
At least 276 Auckland homes have been red stickered due to flood damage, meaning they're currently not liveable.
Another 1590 homes or buildings have been yellow stickered - they're got extensive… Video, Audio
Police warning as NZers targeted by online 'sextortion' criminals
Children as young as 10 years old are being targeted for 'sextortion' by sophisticated international criminals.
The online blackmail involves scammers persuading victims to send them sexual images or… Audio
Evening business for 7 February 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6319906901112 Video, Audio
Cars clog Auckland roads again as schools start after floods
Auckland roads were gridlocked this morning as people dodged flooded and damaged roads to get to work and school.
Twenty roads remain closed, a dozen restaurants and at least one hotel are shut - and… Video, Audio
Chelsea Football Club hires top NZ sports psychologist
One of New Zealand's top sports psychologists has been employed by struggling English Premier League football club Chelsea.
Gilbert Enoka will work with the London club on a short term contract to… Video, Audio
Coromandel residents cut off from work, schools by SH25A slip
Some Coromandel residents are facing the prospect of having to move to the other side of a massive slip so they can continue their jobs and schooling.
State Highway 25A between Kopu and Hikuai is the… Video, Audio
Auckland councillor wants infrastructure audit before more builds
There are calls for a royal inquiry into the rebuild of Auckland, and an immediate halt to any further plans for housing intensification under Labour and National's cross-party agreement.
Mayor Wayne… Video, Audio
Turkey-Syria quake: Thousands killed, death toll expected to rise
More than 4300 people have been killed and more than 15,000 injured in a massive and devastating earthquake on Turkey's border with Syria.
The deadly quake struck at night, toppling entire buildings… Video, Audio
Wellington told to limit water after loss through leaky pipes
You'd think weathering one of the wettest winters on record and a soggy summer in the capital would mean there's plenty of water to go around - yet Wellingtonians are being told to cut back. What… Audio
Auckland floods - Huge community response in clean-up effort
There's been a massive community response to the clean up effort in Auckland.
Thousands have been mucking in to help people get back into their homes, or offering a place to shower for those still… Audio
SH1 to Northland unlikely to open for Waitangi weekend
It's not just the Coromandel. A key stretch of road in Northland is unlikely to open for the long weekend - after another slip was found. The State Highway 1 section from the Brynderwyn Hills to Waipu… Audio
Weather: Latest on devastated Coromandel highway
Officials have been checking out the newly formed abyss that runs through a key state highway in the Coromandel. A section of State Highway 25A has completely washed away, after cracks first emerged… Audio
Nearly 500 Auckland state houses damaged in floods
Almost five hundred Auckland state houses have suffered flood damage with an unknown number destined for demolition. Some of those badly damaged homes are virtually new, only completed in 2019. Now… Audio
What to look for when buying a car after the Auckland floods
In the past few days more than 1500 vehicles that were inundated with flood waters have been towed away from random spots where they eventually washed up after heavy rain flooded parts of Auckland… Audio
Pop star Ed Sheeran ready for record crowd in Wellington
One of the world's most famous redheads is back in Aotearoa. Popstar Ed Sheeran is tonight playing Wellington's Sky Stadium in front of a record crowd as part of his Mathematics world tour.
Our… Video, Audio
Auckland Emergency Management warns of more heavy rain
Aucklanders are being urged to be vigilant ahead of rain tonight that could be heavy for some but completely bypass other areas.
Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Coromandel and Waikato have severe… Video, Audio
Auckland floods: Cleaning up damage as more clouds loom
Some parts of Auckland could be in for localised thunderstorms this evening with a heavy rain warning in place until 10pm Thursday.
The current state of emergency is due to be lifted on Friday but… Video, Audio
Lessons to be learnt after Auckland floods - Wayne Brown
Wayne Brown accepts communications were not good enough and he has commissioned a full investigation. Audio
Coromandel roads face major damage with no quick fix
The roads in and around the Coromandel are increasingly fragile after a pounding of heavy rain, and more to come.
Some roads have now reopened, but a large section of State Highway 25A between Kopu… Audio
