Lisa Owen

It's local elections year - which means politicians up and down the country are strutting their wares hoping to be re-elected - or pick up a seat for the first time on the powerful local bodies.

And… Audio

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A popular Dunedin bar is sticking with vaccine passes even though they are not compulsory anymore.

As of midnight last night - the requirement for passes and most mandates expired.

But for Woof bar… Video, Audio

When is a night club not a night club?

A so-called 'grey area' in the Covid-19 rules means some bars and venues have been hosting parties despite the red light setting without enforcing mask-wearing… Audio

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited the Ukrainian town of Bucha, to see first hand the devastation left by Russian forces.

The visit comes after the world has reacted with shock and horror to… Audio

It was pedal to the metal last month as buyers raced to snap up gas guzzlers - utes and SUVs - ahead of the high emissions vehicle fee introduced this month.

Motor Industry Association figures show… Video, Audio

China's zero-Covid strategy is causing headaches for some primary sector exporters.

A resurgence of the virus within the country has prompted strict lockdowns - significantly disrupting economic… Audio

It's Ross Taylor's last international match. He bows out after his 450th and final game for New Zealand - and retires as New Zealand's highest ever run scorer.

Our reporter Clay Wilson is at the game… Video, Audio

Salty deep fried bits of sunshine - chips, crisps - you may have eaten a few during lockdown. Apparently the Australians did too.

Now Nelson-based company Proper Crisps is expanding further across… Video, Audio

For coastal Southland it's the driest summer on record and there's no real relief forecast as the drought pushes into the north of the region.

With meat and milk prices, there were hopes for bumper… Audio

The tide of people moving out of Auckland for greener pastures in other parts of the country has increased during the pandemic.

At least 24,500 people have left the city in the past two years.

Last… Audio

From tomorrow, vaccine mandates are gone for teachers, NZ Defence Force, and staff at places you've needed your vax pass.

Teachers who had to stop working because they aren't vaccinated, can begin… Audio

All of New Zealand will stay at red in the traffic light system until at least the end of next week.

The Prime Minister says cases are coming down and the country's moving in the right direction -… Video, Audio

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A New Zealand tenor is basking in Grammy gold after a recording he features on took away top honours at the awards held in the entertainment capital of the world.

Simon O'Neill who hails from… Video, Audio

The curtain comes down on the international career of Black Caps batter Ross Taylor today.

After 16 years playing for the New Zealand side, Taylor is turning out for the 450th and final time in the… Video, Audio

My Vaccine Passes will no longer be mandatory at bars, cafes, gyms and venues from tomorrow, to the relief of some business owners. But mask mandates and capacity limits stay in place for now. Katie… Video, Audio

The entire country will stay at the red traffic light setting for at least another ten days as the Prime Minister warns New Zealand is not out of the woods yet.

Cabinet ministers reviewed the… Video, Audio

The All Whites can move within one win of their third appearance at a Football World Cup tomorrow morning. Audio

The Black Caps are back in action after a month-long break. A depleted New Zealand side are playing a rare series against The Netherlands - with the first of three one-day matches being played in Mt… Video, Audio