Lisa Owen
Dunedin starts quiet day for those with disabilities to get vaccine
For some people with disabilities, getting a vaccine can be a confronting process especially if they're hyper sensitive to light, noise and crowds.
That's where a one-day community clinic in Dunedin… Audio
Auckland Airport sees busiest day since March 2020
Auckland Airport is having its busiest day since March last year, when the Covid-19 pandemic screeched travel to a stop.
At least 28,000 New Zealanders are expected to stream through the domestic… Audio
Wellington bus driver refuses to pick up student
A Wellington College pupil has been forced to change bus service after feeling ridiculed by a bus driver, who has refused to stop and pick him up.
The boy's family made two complaints about the… Audio
Eleven injured in hot air balloon crash near Arrowtown
Eleven people have been injured in a hot air balloon crash near Arrowtown this morning.
The crash happened as the balloon was coming down to land.. and wind dragged it for more than 100 metres before… Audio
Covid-19 outbreak in Sydney - the latest details
A red light has been put on green flights for kiwis stuck in Sydney as cases surged there again today.
The New South Wales government announced 44 new community cases, up from yesterday's 14-month… Audio
Are NZ's public toilets safe against the spread of Covid-19?
Are the country's public toilets up to scratch when it comes to helping wipe out the spread of Covid-19?
New research by Otago University suggests many aren't, with no soap, no touchless technology… Video, Audio
Te Huia train to roll to the Strand, but why only on Saturdays?
It's arguably the little train that couldn't. Couldn't quite get into the main commuter hub in Auckland CBD.
But it does appear to be edging closer.
The controversial Te Huia train from Hamilton to… Video, Audio
The hidden environmental harms of renting clothes
Renting clothes is often praised as the answer to fight the tide of fast fashion - but is it as green as we think?
An international study's found it's actually worse for the planet than throwing… Video, Audio
NZ lagging behind on 4-day working week potential - Andrew Barnes
The business owner who championed the four-day working week says New Zealand lags behind the rest of the world when it comes to leaving Monday-to-Friday behind.
Perpetual Guardian was the first… Audio
Evening business for 9 July 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6262968949001 Video, Audio
Review needs to go further than NZ Opera - Witi Ihimaera
A who's who of New Zealand opera and the arts has written to the government asking for an independent review of the sector.
In May, Witi Ihimaera, Murray Shaw and Rachael Walkinton resigned from the… Audio
When can a child choose to have Covid-19 vaccine?
So at what age can a child decide for themselves whether to have a Covid-19 vaccine, independent of their parents wishes.
It's a question that could come into sharp focus if the government decides to… Video, Audio
Whanganui students first to get Covid-19 vaccine at school
Whanganui school students will be the first in the country to be vaccinated at school from the beginning of the next school term.
At least 1600 students aged over 16 along with around 700 teachers… Audio
Fiji Covid-19 crisis: Vaccine mandatory for public servants
There has been widespread condemnation of the Fiji government's move to force its entire civil service to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.
This comes amid daily record infections and deaths… Audio
Travellers from NSW now face 14 days MIQ
The trans-Tasman travel bubble is deflating fast. New Zealanders wanting to escape New South Wales will now have to undergo 14 days in a managed isolation facility upon their arrival.
The Australian… Audio
Arrowtown balloon crash: Farmer describes scene on property
Multiple investigations are underway after a hot air balloon crash landed at a farm near Arrowtown.
Eleven were injured, two of them seriously. The company involved - Sunrise Balloons - has… Video, Audio
Euro 2020: Fans up early in Wellington for England vs Denmark
For the first time in 55 years England's football team is through to a major tournament final.
They beat Denmark 2-1 in extra time in their Euro 2020 semi-final.
We sent RNZ footballing… Video, Audio
Rugby: Aaron Smith to captain All Blacks for first time
Halfback Aaron Smith will captain the All Blacks for the first time this weekend, overcoming some off field indiscretions earlier in his career to complete his rise to the top.
Anei te kai ripoata a… Audio
Eastern Bay of Plenty undergoing economic boom
The Eastern Bay of Plenty is experiencing an economic development boom, with leaders hailing projects backed by the Provincial Growth Fund for the boost.
The region's economic development agency is… Audio
New report highlights fruits of educating tamariki in te reo Māori
A new report is highlighting the fruits of educating tamariki in te reo Māori.
The Education Review Office has released a report highlighting why tamariki Māori excel when they're immersed in their… Audio