Lisa Owen

News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6271415678001 Video, Audio

Spring has sprung at the same time as level 4, forcing Auckland's flower growers to bin months of their work.

Under alert level 4 they aren't able to sell or distribute their goods but can't simply… Video, Audio

More on that mystery case at Middlemore Hospital now.. which has sent several doctors and nurses into isolation - and exacerbated staffing shortages. Katie Todd has the latest. Audio

There has been a further drop in new cases in the Covid-19 Delta outbreak. On Wednesday 15 new cases were reported, all in Auckland.

The Crowne Plaza hotel MIQ facility in Auckland CBD, believed to… Video, Audio

The head of an Auckland company with 10 truck drivers says Covid-19 compliance costs are killing small businesses, as a new rule requires essential workers crossing Auckland's border to be tested… Video, Audio

An independent reviewer says Invercargill residents should feel confident that their local council can do its job after a tumultuous 12 months that included potential government intervention.

Late… Audio

A record spend over the next three years will see improvements to public transport, road safety and a raft of upgrades to local and national roads.

$24.3 billion will be spent via Waka Kotahi's… Audio

Since saliva testing was rolled out for border workers last month, close to 1,000 people have opted for it instead of having a nasal swab.

Now the Ministry of Health has plans to offer saliva testing… Audio

The Auckland rugby teams have been benched, as domestic and community rugby games are set to resume around the country.

The Bunnings NPC, Farah Palmer Cup and Heartland Championship will kick off… Video, Audio

The real world school classroom is back in action from this Thursday for all schools outside of Auckland.

But schools are expecting some added anxiety among students, who will have to socially… Video, Audio

The government says it was not possible to deport the man at the centre of last week's terror attack, because he was appealing a decision to cancel his refugee status.

But the National Party and some… Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6271247316001 Video, Audio

As the rain fell again today, it was no consolation for some West Auckland business owners still cleaning up after last week's devastating floods.

Some Kumeu businesses had no insurance. Others… Video, Audio

New Zealand has dodged fears it would have to slow down its vaccination campaign with the government close to securing a deal boosting its supply of Pfizer doses.

After a slow start, the immunisation… Video, Audio

Health authorities have rebuffed calls for all patients to be tested for Covid-19 when entering hospital, saying that's simply not possible.

The midwives' union has demanded the action after a… Video, Audio

Trips to and from Northland look set to remain highly restricted, despite the region's drop in alert levels.

Northland will join the rest of the country - apart from Auckland - at alert level 2 at… Audio

Bars and restaurants are prepping for level 2 which comes into force on Tuesday night. But it comes with extra limits, in what the Prime Minister is calling "Delta level 2".

The government was quick… Video, Audio

Facial recognition and body cameras could be on the horizon for shop staff after Friday's terror attacks and increasing in-store aggression.

Seven people were injured at the New Lynn Countdown and… Video, Audio

Alert level 2 looms for the whole country outside of Auckland on Tuesday night, but with extra rules in the face of Covid-19 Delta.

Gatherings will be limited to 50 people at indoor venues, and 100… Video, Audio

All of New Zealand apart from Auckland will move to level 2 on Tuesday night. But the limit on gatherings has changed - 50 people for indoor events and 100 at outdoor events.

Caroline Harvie-Teare is… Video, Audio