Lisa Owen
Christchurch developer tries to deter homeless with Rick Astley
People who regularly walk down one stretch of Christchurch's central city may get the feeling that they are always hearing one particular very catchy Rick Astley song blasting out on to the footpath.
…Police killer claims firing on second cop was 'warning shot'
The man who murdered a police officer says he could have killed a second officer, if he wanted to.
Eli Epiha admits killing Constable Matthew Hunt on an Auckland street in June last year.
He denies… Audio
NZ officials meet with Chinese Embassy as tensions escalate
New Zealand officials have met with the Chinese Embassy amid escalating tensions between the two countries.
The government this week issued a charged statement, in line with the United States and… Audio
NZ sailing well placed for more gold at Tokyo Olympics
New Zealand's most successful sport at the 2016 Rio Olympics is well placed to repeat that feat at the upcoming Tokyo games.
NZ sailors won four medals, including a gold and two silvers, in Brazil.
… Audio
Severe or total damage on 89 homes after Westport flooding
Almost 90 West Coast families are needing a new roof over their heads after flood waters raged through the region on the weekend.
A community hub has been set up so residents can get medical… Video, Audio
GCSB boss concerned at hacks from China exploiting security vulnerabilities
New Zealand's cyber security agency believes China has been behind numerous hack attacks spanning years.
The government joined western allies and Japan in calling out Beijing for so-called… Video, Audio
Dawn raids a racist attack on Pasifika people, abuse inquiry told
The dawn raids of the 1970s still haunt Pacific island people to this day.
Tigilau Ness, a New Zealand born Niuean, is an activist with Polynesian Panthers.
He's told the inquiry into abuse in care… Audio
Isolation, testing rules for ship crew inconsistent - union boss
A call for crew joining boats in NZ waters to come through managed isolation and return a negative Covid-19 test before heading out to sea.
At the moment, health and border authorities are dealing… Video, Audio
ACT's gang policy 'absurd' - Denis O'Reilly
The ACT Party is being accused of dog whistle politics and separatism with its latest policies aimed at reducing gang-related crime.
The party released its law and order policy document in Wellington… Audio
Evening business for 20 July 2021
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Olympics: More NZ athletes arrive in Tokyo
More New Zealand athletes have been arriving to the Olympic Village in Tokyo today, ahead of the games officially getting underway Friday.
RNZ reporter Maja Burry is in Tokyo with the latest details.
…Te Araroa community receives second dose of Covid-19 vaccine
Around 16 percent of the population have now received at least one dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.
The Health Ministry wants to get through 1.6 million doses in three weeks in September alone.
… Video, Audio
'It's really hard' - Immigration NZ leaves Northland ED doctors in limbo
A Northland doctor says she has been waiting more than a year for Immigration New Zealand to respond to her family's residency application.
That is despite reported shortages of medical professionals… Audio
China accuses NZ of 'groundless' claims over hacking
The Chinese Embassy has accused New Zealand of spreading groundless and irresponsible claims about cyber attacks in what it calls a malicious smear.
The reproach comes after the government joined an… Audio
Te Huia uncoupled: Why did two train carriages drift apart?
An investigation is underway after two carriages broke away from the main train on a kiwi rail commuter service between Auckland and Hamilton.
The Te Huia service was between Paerata heading toward… Video, Audio
NZ rowing team eyeing gold at Tokyo Olympics
The New Zealand rowing team hopes to medal again - this time at the Tokyo Olympics.
Nine Kiwi boats will take their place on the start line in the Japanese capital. And after contributing two golds… Audio
Floods recede in Marlborough, revealing extent of damage
Water levels have fallen in Marlborough, revealing the extent of the damage caused by heavy rain over the weekend.
As the scale of the destruction is assessed, residents in cut off areas are waiting… Audio
Violent criminal behaviour up like never before - police boss
Violent criminal behaviour directed at police is ramping up like never before according to the Police Commissioner.
Video taken at the weekend shows a Auckland police officer on the ground as a man… Video, Audio
Vegan cheeses go under the knife in Auckland competition
Whether it's melted in a toastie, on top of your favourite pizza or piled onto a humble cracker - kiwis love cheese.
But what about a dairy free version? Over the last few years demand for vegan… Video, Audio
Far right broadcaster Katie Hopkins to be deported from Australia
One of the UK's most outspoken and controversial media personalities will be deported from Australia and won't appear as planned on the country's Big Brother reality TV series.
Katie Hopkins was… Audio
