Lisa Owen

Christchurch City Council had a record number of noise complaints lodged at the end of last year.

It's thought to be caused by event cancellations, which has left people nowhere to party but home.

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The laptop's perched on the kitchen table, comfy pants in position, maybe even some funky old socks on too - and the watercooler conversations are no more.

The line between home and work has been… Audio

The Principal Youth Court Judge says there is a clear lack of targeted support for young female offenders, and he wants action.

It's a message backed by the Children's Commissioner and a top child… Audio

Eden Park says its financial viability is at risk as it stares down the barrel of a third straight year of disruptions due to Covid-19 settings.

Meanwhile, uncertainty over just how long the country… Video, Audio

Now to the cross-country capers of a mum and her 6-week old, who've been warming hearts around Dunedin.

Hiriwa and her baby have been spotted in various locations around the town - the sea lions have… Video, Audio

A quiet park in Palmerston North is a world away from the full stadiums of India, or even a packed Basin Reserve.

But for former Black Cap men's cricket international Andrew Penn, it's the scene of a… Audio

Immunisation Advisory Centre Medical Advisor Professor Peter McIntyre has told Checkpoint there has been "mandate creep" in schools where children are not mandated to be vaccinated, but are being… Video, Audio

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On Monday the Ministry of Health issued a statement advising that of the 20.000 swabs taken in Auckland, about 80 to 90 percent of those who turned up didn't need to.

Royal NZ College of GPs Dr Bryan… Video, Audio

Omicron is continuing its silent creep through the community - with almost 2,000 cases reported today.

There are 73 people in hospital with the virus and one in ICU. The high demand for tests has… Video, Audio

Police Association boss Chris Cahill says he agrees with the police's decision-making on the Parliament protest.

"I certainly know from Wellingtonian point of view, they'll be frustrated, but we have… Video, Audio

Protesters have escaped any imminent police crackdown as they flout the law outside Parliament, blocking roads and setting up more and more tents.

Community leaders have added their cries to the… Video, Audio

With the number of New Zealand schools with Omicron cases at 320, Principals Association President Steven Hargreaves says they're basically back to remote learning like last year.

"It's right in… Video, Audio

Bike theft is an ongoing issue especially in Tāmaki Makaurau and it's an issue that has grown, with the popularity of e-bikes.

Now cyclists have an online tool to help track down their stolen bike… Video, Audio

Exams can be stressful at the best of times, but imagine how it feels when you pit yourself against students around the globe and come out on top.

But top of the world is exactly where Justin Yang… Video, Audio

The price of petrol continues to climb, edging closer to $3 for 91. A large slice of that is made up of taxes.

In Auckland it's 52 percent of the bill.

Right wing lobby group the NZ Taxpayers' Union… Video, Audio

Nurses say they've been vindicated by an independent report that's found what they've been saying for years - they're overworked and under stress - and patients are suffering.

The review into safe… Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report.  Video, Audio

Shoppers say meat is increasingly off the menu in favour of cheaper alternatives.

Protein prices are on a steady climb, so we sent reporter Nick Truebridge and cameraman Nick Monro back to the… Video, Audio

New Zealand Rugby Players Association chair and former All Black Captain David Kirk originally hated the idea of a deal with Silver Lake. He joined the programme to explain what changed. Audio