Lisa Owen
Gloriavale escapees among unvaccinated denied driving tests
Recent Glorivale escapees are among the many New Zealanders banned from practical driving tests because they haven't been vaccinated.
It comes as the government continues to face pressure on classing… Audio
Isolating staff, dwindling customers a 'disaster' for city outlets
Managing isolating staff will be a big hurdle for businesses as the country enters Phase 2 of the Covid response.
but their bigger worry is the dwindling foot traffic - with some outlets already… Video, Audio
RATs and lanyards keep top cheese company rolling in Phase 2
Whitestone Cheese is relying on RATs to keep it going under phase 2 of the Omicron response.
Whitestone Cheese has sourced the rapid antigen tests itself and is waiting to be confirmed as a critical… Video, Audio
Evening business for 15 February 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6297548206001 Video, Audio
Govt defends MIQ as 'proportionate to risks NZ faced' in court
'Proportionate to the risks the country faced'. The defence the government put up today over a legal challenge of its MIQ system, and the limitations it put on offshore New Zealanders.
The Grounded… Audio
Parliament protest 'no longer tenable' - Police Commissioner
'No longer tenable'. The country's top cop has renewed calls for protesters to move their vehicles off the roads blocking central Wellington streets, to bring to an end the major disruption.
They've… Video, Audio
Covid Response Minister on new traveller self isolation scheme
Under new government rules some returnees can get a temporary pass out of self isolation to visit a terminally ill relative, go to court or get medical attention.
And sports teams or performers who… Video, Audio
Sadowski-Synnott's parents praise 'nerves of steel'
The parents of Kiwi snowboarder Zoi Sadowski Synott's have praised their daughter's 'nerves of steel' after she won a second medal of the 2022 Winter Olympics - this time a silver in the big air… Video, Audio
Abuse in care: Psychologist on cover-ups in Catholic order
The Catholic Order of St John of God has been described as masters of cover-up and moral simpletons.
An Australian clinical psychologist has been giving evidence at the inquiry looking at historical… Audio
Omicron: Queenstown faces crisis of closures as staff isolate
Absolute carnage is the situation for Queenstown as Covid isolation rules forcing businesses to close, according to a local business leader.
There are now at least 30 locations of interest in the… Video, Audio
Goff hopes for younger generation as Auckland mayor
The Auckland Mayor has confirmed he is bowing out of politics after more than 40 years - including two terms leading the city.
The former MP and Labour Party leader says it is time to pass the baton… Video, Audio
NZ readies for Phase 2 of Omicron outbreak
As the Omicron outbreak rapidly expands, New Zealand is readying for the next stage of its Covid-19 response - Phase 2.
981 new cases were recorded in the community today, bringing the total number… Audio
Golf: Ryan Fox looks forward to family after biggest career win
New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox is looking forward to reuniting with family, as he heads home after the biggest win of his career.
Thirty-five-year-old Fox finished five shots ahead of the field, to… Audio
Restaurants closing, denied 'ludicrous' test-to-work exemption
Some hospitality businesses feel they are getting the cold shoulder again from government after being left out of the test to work scheme, which is designed to keep the doors open during peak Omicron.
…Parliament protest: Police confident vehicles will be moved
Superintendent Corrie Parnell says it is possible the vehicles will not be moved but he is optimistic it will happen.
He says the occupation of Parliament's grounds is unprecedented in New Zealand's… Video, Audio
People stranded, power out to thousands after weekend storm
People have been left stranded in their homes and power is out to thousands across the country, in the wake of a huge storm over the weekend.
The rains have cleared and the winds have died down but… Audio
Roses red, violets blue, Valentine's Day could bankrupt you
The romantics among us have had to cough up big time to fork out for red roses for Valentines Day.
Imports have been affected by shipping delays and hot weather has stunted the growth of New Zealand… Audio
Evening business for 14 February 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6297375578001 Video, Audio
Sadowski-Synnott closer to another Winter Olympics medal
Snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott is edging closer to another Winter Olympic medal.
She's competing in the Big Air competition this afternoon.
Reporter Timothy Brown joins Lisa Owen from Wanaka where… Video, Audio
Omicron response enters Phase 2 from Wednesday
Shorter isolation times and less intensive contact tracing is on the horizon. New Zealand will step into phase two of the Omicron response, from Wednesday.
The shift has just been announced after… Audio
