Lisa Owen
Peace talks with Russia sounding 'more realistic' - Zelenskyy
There's a glimmer of hope for peace in Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy conceded NATO membership is unlikely for his country.
He says peace talks with Russia are beginning to "sound more… Audio
Seeing your doctor harder as GP shortage worsens
A stark warning from GPs today - a visit to the clinic is going to get more difficult as they face a major shortage.
The Royal College of General Practitioners says more medical students need to be… Audio
Tourism sector says return to pre-Covid numbers will take years
The welcome mat is out for tourists but it could be another four years before Aotearoa's back to pre-Covid visitor numbers.
And the industry says it will need extra financial help despite today's… Video, Audio
NZ ready to welcome world back - Jacinda Ardern
New Zealand is ready to welcome the world back - that's the message from the Prime Ministerial podium - as the country's reopening is accelerated.
The timeline for easing border restrictions has… Audio
Tourism operators hoping for international travellers by Easter
Tourism operators are hopeful the border could be open in time for Aussies to eat our hot cross buns this Easter.
The Prime Minister is due to announce plans to fast-track the reopening of the border… Audio
Ukrainian in Dunedin welcomes visa scheme for refugees
About 4000 Ukrainians could be offered safe haven in NZ under a special sponsorship scheme that would allow them to live here for two years.
From today so-called sponsors can apply to bring their… Video, Audio
Ex-America's Cup yacht abandoned in Queenstown must go
As is where is: one dilapidated former America's Cup yacht abandoned on Queenstown's Lake Wakatipu.
Queenstown Lakes District Council is looking for someone to get rid of 'NZL14', which was… Video, Audio
One survivor's incredible journey, three years since mosque terror attacks
Three years since the Christchurch terror attacks left 51 worshippers dead and dozens injured, one survivor has completed a remarkable journey.
Temel Atacocugu has walked from Dunedin to Christchurch… Video, Audio
Whangārei tries to lure people back to CBD with free parking
Whangārei is on its own mission to bring people back into the CBD - its parking meters are out of action for the next six weeks in a bid to lure people back.
Omicron's keeping people away from… Video, Audio
Wellington CBD suffers further as isolations keep people away
Wellington businesses are being hit with another setback, just two weeks after the capital came to a standstill because of the anti-mandate protest at Parliament.
Locals told our reporter Soumya… Video, Audio
Streets may be safer as speed cut to 30km/h near schools
Auckland streets may be about to get a bit safer, with plans for lower speed limits on more than 1600 roads across the city.
Nearly a thousand of them are around 82 schools in the city.
It's a move… Video, Audio
Evening business for Tuesday 15 March 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6300703803001 Video, Audio
Queues grow for passports as borders reopen
The stampede is on for passports, but beware you may have to wait.
After two years of border restrictions, New Zealanders can now travel off shore and return without having to isolate, as long as… Video, Audio
Public transport fares to be halved, but some ferries not included
The cost of taking a train, bus or ferry will soon be temporarily halved to help counter the rising cost of living but not all commuters expect to rake in the savings.
Public transport fares across… Audio
National MP Simon Bridges to quit politics
He stared down numerous contenders and saw off many an adversary - now Simon Bridges is saying goodbye.
In a shock move, the former National leader has announced he is retiring from politics to… Video, Audio
Covid: 'Fully vaccinated' now requires three doses - health officials
Stalling booster rates are worrying health chiefs, who say people shouldn't consider themselves fully vaccinated unless they've had their third dose.
The number of COVID-19 infections has edged up… Audio
Hopes Auckland is passing Omicron peak, but scientists wary
With case numbers of Covid-19 on the decline in Auckland, there are hopes our biggest city may have passed the Omicron peak, with the rest of the country soon to follow.
But with at least 15,540 new… Audio
People with disabilities managing alone as supporters isolate
Some people with disabilities who usually have help at home are trying to manage on their own, as Covid-19 sweeps across Aotearoa.
The Disability Rights Commissioner is so concerned about the support… Audio
Downtown residents urge police station be reinstated
The departure of the local police station from downtown Auckland has seen antisocial behaviour creep in, according to inner city residents.
The inner city police station was packed up in 2013, six… Video, Audio
Police warn NZers over 'staggering' rise in online fraud
Police are warning New Zealanders to beware of sales on social media, because they're seeing a staggering amount of fraud in online trading.
A 24-year-old has been arrested and charged over 27 scams… Audio
