Lisa Owen

The minimum wage needs to jump up almost $2.50 to match the living wage according to the Council of Trade Unions.

That would take it to $23.65 an hour. The PM says the government will be discussing… Video, Audio

One in five New Zealanders are experiencing Long Covid symptoms, as the virus continues to cast a long shadow over the country.

New research shows as many as 300,000 New Zealanders could be battling… Audio

The Council of Trade Unions is calling for the minium wage to be raised almost $2.50 an hour to $23.65, to match the living wage.

National's finance spokesperson Nicola Willis says the minium wage is… Video, Audio

Coromandel Peninsula could be in for a double whammy this long weekend with nasty weather on the way and heavy travel restrictions on the popular, but badly damaged state highway 25A.

Waka Kotahi is… Video, Audio

Former All Black and Blues Super Rugby coach Leon McDonald has weighed in on the international debate about lowering tackle heights.

From this season, New Zealand's community rugby players will need… Video, Audio

Rents have hit record highs, according to new figures from Trade Me.

It's crunched the numbers on its rental ads last year and says every region - except Wellington - saw increases in rents… Audio

Labour shortages continue to be a challenge for businesses, with many already paying above the minimum wage.

Fast food giant Restaurant Brands, which operates KFC and Pizza Hut, is advertising for… Video, Audio

New Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has just filled the country's biggest situation vacant. But businesses aren't finding it as easy to get staff.

Some - particularly in hospitality - are having to… Video, Audio

The cost of new house construction is through the roof. New figures show inflation is still running red hot at 7.2 percent for 2022.

Big drivers included food, household expenses and a 14 percent… Audio

Tributes have come from around country for the late Titewhai Harawira, the matriarch of Ngapuhi who died last night.

She's being remembered as a staunch wahine toa who didn't bow to anyone, or waver… Audio

One of the stars of the last Rugby World Cup, Ruby Tui, won't be back on the rugby field anytime soon.

The World Cup winner captured the hearts and minds of New Zealanders with her presence on and… Video, Audio

ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner talks through the details of the latest inflation figures, and what to expect in the year ahead.

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Chris Hipkins inherits an inflation nation, with the cost of living up 7.2 percent year on year.

As the handover from one PM to another was underway, the inflation stats came out, and it's bad news… Audio

Jacinda Ardern farewelled a sea of supporters, staffers and MPs as she left Parliament and the top job today.

Soon after, Chris Hipkins was formally sworn in as PM at a low key ceremony at Government… Video, Audio

Fixing damaged roads should be a top priority for the incoming Prime Minister according to a freight industry group.

The National Road Carriers Association is pleased Chris Hipkins is going to focus… Video, Audio

A New Plymouth man has run away with the unofficial world record for speed golfing. And run he did - playing 311 holes of golf in a day which is more than 17 full rounds. Shanon Stallard teed off at… Video, Audio

The Rocket Man has blasted back to New Zealand - after breaking Auckland fans' hearts in 2020.

Sir Elton John cut his last Auckland performance short after he lost his voice and needed medical help… Video, Audio