Lisa Owen
Extra security in Papatoetoe for homes damaged by tornado
Extra security has been put in place to prevent looting of homes damaged by the powerful tornado that tore through South Auckland on the weekend.
Sixty-seven people are still out of their homes as… Audio
Pressure on govt to overhaul ACC as discrimination revealed
Pressure is mounting on the government to overhaul ACC, following further revelations the scheme also discriminates against the disabled, as well as women, Māori and Pasifika.
Critics say it's time… Audio
Taranaki Rugby's Ferdinand the Bull hangs up his horns
When the Taranaki Bulls run out for their first match of the provincial rugby championship in August there will be one glaring omission on the team sheet.
The man behind the Ferdinand the Bull mask… Video, Audio
Hubbard's selection for Olympics fuels debate on fairness
The Prime Minister has leant her support to the New Zealand Olympic Committee over their selection of Laurel Hubbard for the Olympics.
The weightlifter is set to become the first transgender athlete… Audio
Covid-19 spreads in NSW: 10 new community cases in Sydney
Ten new Covid-19 cases have been found in Sydney, where officials are ramping up restrictions and warning that more positive cases are coming in the next few days.
WorldWatch's Max Towle has more. Audio
Hauraki Gulf marine park plans cautiously welcomed
A major new environmental plan for the Hauraki Gulf is being cautiously supported on all sides.
The government has announced protection zones which will prohibit fishing, as well as a severe… Video, Audio
Extra police in Wairoa after rising gang violence, shootings
Whānau are being urged to report whoever is behind a spree of gang related shootings in Wairoa, with police saying a line's been crossed and children put in serious danger.
Extra officers have been… Video, Audio
Evening business for 22 June 2021
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Labour, National doubt Peters will return, but won't rule out working with him
Both Labour and National are playing down New Zealand First's chances of returning to Parliament, but won't completely rule out working with the party ever again.
Winston Peters used his party's AGM… Audio
Fiji Covid-19 crisis escalates, NZ experts arrive to help
As Fiji grapples with an escalating Covid-19 crisis - the country is racing to get its population vaccinated.
The Pacific nation's recorded 126 new cases today - bringing the total active cases to… Audio
Papatoetoe parents mixed on Covid-19 vaccinations at school
Papatoetoe High School parents are voicing mixed views on whether schools should shoulder the load of vaccinating students.
Children aged 12 to 15 will soon be able to get the Pfizer vaccine after… Audio
Shargin Stephens shooting: IPCA considers reopening inquiry
The Independent Police Conduct Authority is considering reopening its inquiry into the police shooting of Rotorua man Shargin Stephens.
Stephens was shot and killed after smashing up a police car… Audio
$1.9b mental health rollout to get stock-take - Andrew Little
The Health Minister is frustrated some patients in acute mental health care are not getting the treatment they need.
On Monday Checkpoint reported the story of Kiana, who was forced to sleep on a… Video, Audio
Tornado threw containers like matchboxes - Ports of Auckland
Ports of Auckland have started the clean-up of its freight container hub in Wiri, three days after a powerful tornado killed a man and injured two others. The port says the freak storm threw… Audio
NZ govt pledges $10m for Fiji Covid-19 response
The government is ramping up its support to Fiji - which is in the grips of a Covid-19 crisis.
Another record 166 new cases of the virus were recorded in the Pacific nation yesterday. New Zealand's… Audio
Mental health inquiry responses yet to be seen - Robinson
The Mental Health Foundation believes a patient sleeping on a mattress on the lounge floor in an acute mental health unit does not pass the dignity test.
A 23-year-old woman admitted to Taranaki… Video, Audio
Fondant fraught - Clarke Gayford's cake-making warning
Clarke Gayford says fondant is fraught with danger and he is dreading making any future birthday cakes after his black and white retro television cake stole social media over the weekend.
For almost… Video, Audio
One-hour free parking plan puzzles New Plymouth
A plan to introduce an hour's free parking in the New Plymouth CBD has got both vehicle and business owners scratching their heads.
The problem is there's a trade off, pushing paid parking out… Video, Audio
Principals respond to vaccine at school proposal
The Prime Minister has suggested teenagers may get the Covid-19 vaccine at school. MedSafe has given the green light for the Pfizer vaccine to be administered to people as young as 12.
Jacinda Ardern… Video, Audio
Woman describes 'inhumane' conditions at mental health unit
A woman admitted to an overcrowded Taranaki mental health unit says felt dehumanised and unsafe when she was forced to sleep on a mattress on the floor of a lounge, as all the bedrooms were full. Video, Audio
