Lisa Owen

It's 35 years since Parliament passed a law making Te Reo Māori an official language.

The Māori Language Commission is today celebrating the strides made since, but also warning that more work is… Audio

Another price hike for Waiheke island commuters. From today, anyone on a SeaLink Vehicle ferry is now paying more for travel to and from Auckland - after Fullers, which runs the main passenger… Audio

In response to the government's health announcement, New Zealand Nurses Organisation Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku says a more significant investment would be allowing nurses to train for free within… Video, Audio

A Penrose store owner says its hard to see a future for his business, after it was targeted by criminals for the fifth time since he took over barely a year ago.

Local residents say there's huge… Video, Audio

New Zealand had a golden morning at the Commonwealth Games as new sports stars emerged in the pool and on the cycle track.

And these rising stars aren't done yet. Felicity Reid reports on our… Audio

Nearly 1000 people have opted out of the government's $350 cost of living payments.

The first installments have been landing in bank accounts today. But there's been a sour tinge to the government's… Audio

The government's unveiled a plan to recruit thousands of health workers, including international doctors and nurses, into Aotearoa's struggling hospitals, GP clinics, aged care and beyond.

Health… Video, Audio

Plans to build a riverside conference centre in Whangārei are no longer dead in the water.

Last year the council refused to help pay for the Ōruku Landing project - originally pitched by private… Audio

It's remarkable for a few reasons. Two lucky climbers have been rescued on Double Cone in the Remarkables ranges after narrowly dodging an avalanche and having to dig themselves into a snow cave to… Video, Audio

Some Otago farmers are preparing for weeks, if not months, of repairs in the wake of this week's floods.

For some areas, much of the water has receded, leaving behind debris and damaged fences. Tess… Video, Audio

A cardiac surgeon fears patients will die on waiting lists, as operations continue to be delayed.

The Cardiac Society says patients needing urgent procedures are now waiting much longer than normal.

Cafes are crying out for baristas as the industry faces thousands of vacancies around the country.

And as Louise Ternouth reports, the worker shortage is causing owners to compete at unsustainable… Audio

A multi-terrace housing development in Auckland's affluent eastern suburbs has hit the skids because it does not fit the leafy single house character of the neighbourhood. Video, Audio

Tom Walsh was brought to tears after being announced as one of the New Zealand flagbearers for tomorrow morning's opening ceremony at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

Defending shot put champion… Audio

About 41,000 people will be bedding down tonight without adequate access to housing - basically the population of Gisborne. And more than a quarter of people are struggling to make ends meet at the… Video, Audio

Bus services in Auckland are being cancelled at an average rate of almost 1500 a day.

Auckland Transport figures show in July there were some days with almost 2000 cancellations. AT announced today… Video, Audio

At least a dozen schools across the country have been forced into lockdown or evacuated, after being threatened by phone. Police are investigating after schools in Masterton, Kaikoura, Greymouth… Video, Audio

Banks Avenue Primary students in Christchurch have had to put up with a broken school.

Broken paths, faulty windows, cold classrooms and scruffy carpet - after 10 years of making it work, today… Video, Audio