Lisa Owen
Union says OT needs to better protect young people in state care
The union representing youth workers says Oranga Tamariki needs to do a better job of protecting the safety of young people in the justice system. Eleven staff have now been stood down at an Oranga… Audio
National proposes new medical school in Waikato for rural doctors
The National Party has revived its promise to create a new medical school focused on delivering doctors for rural communities. The party had started work on the idea when it was last in government… Audio
VR invention aims to teach aspiring ballers to shoot perfect basket
A pair of Palmerston North entrepreneurs have come up with a virtual-reality invention to teach aspiring basketball and netball sharp shooters how to sink the perfect basket. Now, they're working on… Audio
Farmers fuming after govt contract to install carpet goes overseas
It's a carpet burn that's left Federated Farmers fuming. The Ministry of Education has contracted a global manufacturer Milliken to supply and install carpet tiles in nearly 800 small and remote… Video, Audio
Auckland Mayor goes to lofty heights to back Women's World cup
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has gone to lofty heights to urge Aucklanders to get behind the Women's World Cup. The mayor, who admits he loves doing "crazy things", dribbled a ball along the roof of… Video, Audio
Evening business for 5 July 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6330599003112 Video, Audio
Expert on report into NZ's gang problem
A new report on gangs pours cold water on claims a zero tolerance approach is the best way to deal with the problem. But National is rejecting that, pointing to Western Australia and Queensland's… Video, Audio
NZ Athletes at sea after World Beach Games cancelled
More than 20 New Zealand athletes are all at sea after the cancellation of next month's World Beach Games. The second edition of the Games was to be held in Bali, but the Indonesian city has withdrawn… Video, Audio
Auckland mayor in 'complex negotiations' over flood repairs
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says he's still in "complex" negotiations with the government over how they'll split the bill over flood repairs. Wayne Brown was high above Eden Park today promoting the… Video, Audio
'Stress & emotional strain' pensioners caught out by border closing
'Significant financial hardship, stress, and emotional strain' The Retirement Commissioner says pensioners caught out during the border closures had major difficulties navigating government bureacracy… Audio
11 staff stood down over fighting in Youth Justice facilities
Yet more Oranga Tamariki staff have been stood down over an alleged fight club at one of its youth justice residence. It follows a video being posted to social media showing two teenage boys attacking… Video, Audio
Stargazers check out big bright 'buck moon'
Stargazers and onlookers are observing a full moon as "bigger and brighter" than usual this week and there is a reason. A supermoon, or what Nasa is describing as a buck moon, has been spotted in the… Audio
Former Lake Alice patient shares story in hopes to raise awaren
A former patient of the Lake Alice psychiatric hospital says while he can not tell the court about his experience there, his story is an important reminder of the need to investigate claims of… Audio
Concerns at Westfield digital ads that film and target shoppers
It's a familiar story - you walk into the mall to buy one thing - and walk out with an arm full of bags. It can be hard enough to ignore the bright lights and sale signs - now it seems AI is giving us… Video, Audio
Food rescue charities face funding struggles amid high demand
Food rescue charities are facing massive funding cuts, despite the fact food insecurity is at an all time high. Today organisations met with local MPs to voice their concerns, asking for a national… Video, Audio
Emergency responders mull Twitter limits
To tweet or not to tweet in an emergency - that is the question. Twitter's temporarily limiting the number of tweets users can see - paid accounts can see up to 10,000, while free users are limited to… Audio
Hawke's Bay groups plan shoreline fires for Matariki
There are plans to set the Napier Hastings Shoreline alight for Matariki, in the hope it will become an annual tradition. Organised in conjunction with local iwi Ngāti Kahunguhu, the Matariki Mahuika… Video, Audio
Cyclone taking toll on Hawke's Bay school kids
Hawke's Bay schools are noticing the toll Cyclone Gabrielle has had on their students. Teachers say behavioural problems are up, and attendance is down. Every time it rains, families keep their… Audio
Evening business for 4 July
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6330555722112 Video, Audio
Swarbrick writes to Transport Minister over Waiheke ferry fares
'This can has been kicked down the road too many times'. Green MP Chloe Swarbrick represents Auckland Central and wants to know why the government still has not brought the Waiheke ferry service into… Video, Audio
