Lisa Owen
Anti-mandate protestors crowd central Wellington
Parliament became a parking lot for hundreds of people's vehicles and Covid grievances today.
An anti-government convoy arrived at the doors of power with people from up and down the country voicing… Video, Audio
Govt eyes shake-up of ambulance sector as shortages continue
The government is eyeing a shake-up of the ambulance sector as staffing and funding issues continue to plague St John.
The charity runs the majority of New Zealand's ambulance service, but has been… Audio
Modelling data released for transparency - Professor Hendy
Covid Modelling Aotearoa is standing by its latest projections of an Omicron outbreak leading to thousands of hospitalisations every day. Video, Audio
Dispute over govt comandeering RATs from business ongoing
The Prime Minister has been dragged in to a fresh Ministry-made muddle over Rapid Antigen Tests on the first day back at Parliament.
The Opposition accuses the Government of commandeering tests from… Audio
Deputy PM urges Bellis to take MIQ spot to return to NZ
'I urge her to take it' - the message from the Deputy Prime Minister to pregnant journalist Charlotte Bellis - after announcing she's been given a place in MIQ.
Bellis is in Afghanistan, and had been… Audio
Ko rethinks retirement after Gainbridge LPGA win
Lydia Ko's early retirement plans look to be on shaky ground after winning her 17th LPGA title - with a place in the prestigious golfing hall of fame is within her grasp.
The 24-year-old secured a… Video, Audio
Dame Lisa Carrington wins Lonsdale Cup for third time
The GOAT in the boat has picked up yet another accolade, and confirmed she's not done yet.
Lisa Carrington has won the New Zealand Olympic Committee's top award - the Lonsdale Cup - for a third time.
…Twizel divided over rowing championship coming to town next mon
Twizel's mayor and businesses are pleased the country's biggest rowing regatta is coming to town, but some locals are feeling a bit wary about it.
Rowing New Zealand's pinnacle event - the national… Audio
Aotearoa will face Omicron better than Australia - Aus experts
Daily Covid cases have jumped sharply today - 105 new community cases recorded, with Omicron beginning to spread throughout the country.
The ultra infectious variant has ripped through the Australian… Audio
Cut-off Marlborough Sound farmers moving stock on barges
Let's head to Kenepuru Sound in Marlborough now where farming has taken a nautical turn.
Since a storm caused significant damage to the roading network over six months ago farmers have become… Audio
Few large sport events going ahead under red - Sport NZ boss
Our leading sport agency is encouraging people to think out of the box and keep active despite many major events being cancelled due to Covid restrictions.
Under the red traffic light settings… Video, Audio
Cricket World Cup confident event will happen, with limits
Cricket World Cup organisers are confident the tournament will go ahead, but have confirmed crowds will be limited.
Seven overseas teams are coming here for the event - due to start in early March… Audio
How to reduce the risk of catching Omicron
As Covid cases rapidly climb, just how can you minimise the risk of catching it - specially when you might be mixing and mingling over the weekend?
University of Otago infectious diseases expert… Video, Audio
Evening business for Friday 28 January 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
As Omicron spreads, what do you need in your Covid care kit?
As Omicron cases increase, health authorities have warned people need to be ready to isolate at home, and manage symptoms if you come down with Covid.
So what needs to go into a Covid care kit? Our… Video, Audio
St John investigating cases of ambulance delays
Lengthy delays in getting ambulances to people in need are being investigated by St John, as demand on its service, and staff shortages begin to burn.
It is investigating 19 incidents when an… Audio
Omicron cases expected to rise with Soundsplash test results
The number of Omicron cases in New Zealand is expected to swell - as test results come back for people who were at Soundsplash.
One parent reckons more than 50 students at an Auckland High School… Audio
Auckland light rail plan revealed - how will it be funded?
The government has announced plans for light rail in Auckland, which looks to be New Zealand's most expensive public transport project so far.
It will link up with the City Rail Link in the CBD, head… Video, Audio
MPI helps fund development of autonomous machine for orchards
MPI is helping fund the development of a driverless 'tractor' to work in orchards.
The autonomous machine will be able to spray, mulch and trim the trees.
Smart Machine chief executive Andrew… Video, Audio
PM's popularity drops in first political poll of 2022
The first political poll of the year shows the Prime Minister's popularity is dropping, but she's still well ahead of National's new leader.
It's the first One News Kantar Public Poll since Chris… Video, Audio