Lisa Owen

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Radio communications from a shot police officer have been played to a jury in Auckland today.

Eli Epiha has pleaded guilty to murdering… Audio

The warning was "flyer beware" - but the Prime Minister says that does not extend to the bill for MIQ.

Planes have been landing this afternoon bringing back travellers from New South Wales.

Under… Audio

The United Nations representative in Fiji says antivaxxers present one of the country's biggest challenges.

A record number of 873 new cases was recorded in the latest 24-hour monitoring period, and… Video, Audio

A man's described the terrifying moment a car smashed into his home - ripping through the floorboards where they'd just been sitting.

The two occupants of the car died in the crash on Warspite Avenue… Audio

New South Wales has recorded its highest number of community Covid-19 cases this year as Sydneysiders endure a third week of lockdown.

A growing number of infected people are in intensive care and… Audio

The number of feral dogs roaming the Far North is now estimated to be around 100, with sharpshooters keeping vigil over one farm where dozens of animals have been mauled.

Last week more than 120… Audio

Pilots want a speedier take-off to New Zealand's vaccine rollout. The New Zealand Airline Pilot's Association says the extension of the government's mandatory vaccination order for border workers wont… Video, Audio

A navy ship carrying the Pfizer vaccine is now on its way to Tokelau and the northern Cook Islands.

It's carrying enough doses for the eligible populations of Tokelau and Palmerston Island.

The… Video, Audio

A complex babysitting operation is underway in Plimmerton harbour, north of Wellington, after an infant orca was separated from his mum and pod yesterday afternoon.

Locals, boats and a small aircraft… Video, Audio

Jubilant Italian fans spilled onto the streets of Auckland this morning, waving their flags, chanting and drawing congratulatory toots from passing traffic.

It is Italy's first European title since… Video, Audio

The curse of English football is back - the notorious penalty shootout has once again undone the team in the Euro football final.

It was a cruel end to a strong English campaign, and déjà vu for… Video, Audio

Fake rubber arms, dozens of needles and syringes and some deep breaths have been part of the training for a brand new batch Covid-19 vaccinators.

They are members of a whole new immunisation… Video, Audio

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A man has pleaded guilty to the murder of Auckland police constable Matthew Hunt during a traffic stop in Massey last June.

A second officer who was shot in the leg and seriously injured can be named… Audio

Olympic host city Tokyo is now in a fresh state of emergency, less than two weeks ahead of the games.

Yesterday it recorded 614 new cases, making 22 days of gains in cases of the virus.

There are… Video, Audio

The foreign fishing vessel Viking Bay has pulled into Wellington this afternoon after nearly a week at sea with two Covid-19 positive mariners on board.

The Ministry of Health says the risk to the… Video, Audio

New Zealanders stranded in Australia are increasingly frustrated as returning flights are snapped up moments after going on sale.

Bookings opened at 10am today for flights from tomorrow on Air New… Audio

Port and airport workers will soon be required to be vaccinated, as the government expands its border workforce rule.

Craig Harrison, National Secretary of the Maritime Union, talks to Lisa Owen.

The government is making it compulsory for a further 1800 people to be vaccinated for Covid-19, covering privately-employed border workers.

Until now, it has only been compulsory for people who work… Audio

The All Blacks play Fiji for the first time in 10 years tomorrow night, with fans hoping for more of a contest in Dunedin than last week's 102-nil win over Tonga at Mt Smart.

Unlike Tonga, who had to… Audio