Lisa Owen
Covid-19 Minister details alert level changes, vaccine supply
All of New Zealand except Auckland will move to Covid-19 alert level 2 at 11:59pm on Tuesday.
The Prime Minister has announced two major changes to the level 2 rules.
Jacinda Ardern says face… Video, Audio
Extremism expert responds to New Lynn terror attack
Extremism research fellow at Auckland University Kate Hannah talks to Lisa Owen about the New Lynn terror attack. Video, Audio
New Lynn terror attack: Mayor frustrated details of attacker withheld by law
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says it's frustrating not all the details of the attacker can be revealed because of a court order.
He knew nothing about the individual beforehand. But he said from his… Video, Audio
Expert Sanjana Hattotuwa condemns New Lynn terrorist attack
Sanjana Hattotuwa is a social media and violence expert. He says speaking on behalf of the Sri Lankan community he completely rejects the violence expressed today, and he stands in solidarity with the… Video, Audio
New Lynn terror attacker a known threat, was monitored - PM and Police Commissioner
In a press conference on Friday evening, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Police Commissioner Andrew Coster said the attacker who was shot dead at LynnMall was a known threat and was being monitored.
…LynnMall attack: Witness describes man running with knife
A man has been shot dead by police after a knife attack at New Lynn's Countdown supermarket at LynnMall on Friday afternoon.
Here are the latest details.
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Ōtara locals waste no time getting essentials to whānau in need
A team of South Auckland locals are wasting no time in lockdown, working daily to get food and essentials to whanau in need.
They've been out and about dropping off food, hygiene products and even… Video, Audio
$23m for Whānau Ora to support communities in lockdown
A $23 million funding boost has been announced to support whānau in dire need during the lockdown and the vaccination rollout.
Of the $23 million - $8.8m will go straight to the three Whānau Ora… Audio
Govt pledges $26m to support Pasifika community in lockdown
The government has announced a $26 million package of support for the Pacific community which is bearing the brunt of the current Delta outbreak.
It also announced a $23 million boost in funding to… Audio
'Improve or lose social license to exist' - greyhound racing warned
The greyhound racing industry has unnecessarily obfuscated information, the government's reviewer says, and Racing Minister Grant Robertson has warned it is being put "formally on notice".
Robertson… Video, Audio
Wellington On A Plate goes 'meals on wheels' for level 3
A food directory's been set up to highlight Wellington businesses doing takeaway at Covid-19 alert level 3.
The At Yours directory is put together by the team behind popular foodie event, Wellington… Video, Audio
Fears low decile schools will fall behind in level 4 lockdown
There are growing fears students at low decile schools will fall behind or give up on studies all altogether if lockdown drags on.
Many are juggling essential work, waiting on devices and looking… Audio
Number of superannuitants earning over $200k triples in a decade
The number of pensioners getting superannuation payments while son income of more than $200,000 has more than tripled over the past decade.
Superannuitants are the largest group of beneficiaries in… Audio
Dr Ayesha Verrall on MIQ escape, testing at Auckland border
An investigation is underway after a Covid-19 positive man escaped from an Auckland MIQ facility and travelled more than 12km.
There 49 new Delta cases in the community today, bringing the cluster… Audio
Far North mayor details border setup as Northland goes to level 3
Northland joins the coveted level 3 club from 12am Friday, after 27 wastewater samples taken from across the region came up clear of Covid-19.
That means Auckland will be completely cut off from the… Video, Audio
Salvage effort underway in Picton after train fell in harbour
A salvage effort is underway in Picton Harbour for a runaway locomotive and wagon that have tipped into the water.
KiwiRail says it wasn't being loaded onto a ship at the time.
It weighs about 50… Video, Audio
Full Covid-19 vaccination a challenge for funeral directors
There is concern low vaccination rates among funeral directors could stop grieving families viewing the body of their loved one despite strict Covid-19 rules being loosened.
At alert level 4… Video, Audio
Northland prepares for Covid-19 level 3 restrictions
After negative results in wastewater testing, the government announced Northland will drop down to level 3 from 12am Friday..
Our reporter Nita Blake-Persen joins Lisa Owen live from Whangārei.
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Man escapes MIQ briefly after positive Covid-19 test result
A man who had tested positive for Covid-19 has been arrested after escaping from a quarantine facility in Auckland.
He was last seen at the Ellerslie facility at one this morning, and police were… Video, Audio
Consent granted for billions of litres to be taken from Far North aquifer
Far North landowners have been given the green light to take billions of litres of water from an underground aquifer.
The water, which will mainly be used for avocado orchards, will come out of the… Audio
