Lisa Owen
Whakaari trial: Defendants call for more time before pleas
Most of the defendants accused of health and safety breaches in the lead-up to the deadly 2019 Whakaari eruption say they need more time before they can enter pleas.
Thirteen parties have been… Video, Audio
Tourism not as confident as Treasury on border reopening
The tourism industry doesn't share the same confidence as Treasury forecasts, when it comes to reopening the border.
Throughout the Budget, Treasury's assumptions were based on what they called a… Audio
Wedding day mystery: Who are happy couple in the photos?
It's literally a developing story. Snap shots of a stunning young bride and groom from a bygone decade.
Eyes to the camera, both smiling, her gloved hands holding a traditional bouquet, and he… Video, Audio
Evening business for 3 June 2021
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Ashburton's Hakatere Bridge open to all vehicles after damage
The Hakatere Bridge - also known as the Ashburton Bridge - re-opened to all vehicles today, after being damaged by debris from surging water in this week's floods.
The critical State Highway One link… Video, Audio
MIQ hotels signed up to mid-2022 - Chris Hipkins
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says existing MIQ facilities may be needed until mid-2022.
"At this point it's still a bit of crystal ball gazing. We're doing a variety of plans, for the… Video, Audio
Hawera police manslaughter trial: Officers found not guilty
Three Taranaki police officers have been found not guilty of the manslaughter of a man who died in custody at the Hawera police station.
The three officers have name suppression since being charged… Video, Audio
'More need for compassion' from some landlords - Housing Minister
The Housing Minister is encouraging some landlords to show more compassion to ease the country's housing crisis - and keep whānau out of motels.
Megan Woods was at the opening of a new Salvation Army… Video, Audio
MIQ hotel investigation released: Ventilation fixes incomplete
An MIQ security guard lied nine times about having Covid-19 tests when he had not, according to reviews into two incidents at two isolation hotels.
The investigations into outbreaks in March and… Audio
NZ-VIC open travel pause extended six more days - Hipkins
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has announced an extended pause on quarantine free travel with Victoria as the outbreak of Covid-19 in Melbourne continues.
The pause will be in place for at… Audio
Niue readies for travel bubble as Covid-19 vaccines arrive
Niue's first delivery of Covid-19 vaccines has arrived.
The small number of innoculations are being used to vaccinate the vaccinators and other key people.
This opens up the possibility of the… Audio
Okuku residents fear land no longer safe after river flood
North Canterbury residents who fled as the Okuku River flooded over their properties are worried they might not be able to live there anymore.
They're waiting on Waimakariri District Council… Video, Audio
Police appeal over fraudster Harrison's access to KiwiSaver
Police are warning if a fraudster is allowed her KiwiSaver funds, it could open the door for other criminals.
Joanne Harrison was jailed and then deported to Britain after defrauding the Transport… Audio
Bezzant saga: Govt to check gap in laws covering online abuse
The Prime Minister says the government will take a look at a possible gap in laws protecting people from sexualised online abuse.
Her comments are in response to allegations former National Party… Audio
Canterbury flooding: A tour through a home devastated by water
The flood-damaged Ashburton bridge is likely to be open only to light traffic for the time being whilst officials continue to test its structural integrity.
Heavy rainfall caused the foundations to… Video, Audio
Tempers may flare with new rules on whitebaiting
Tempers could boil over with new rules forcing whitebaiters cheek-by-jowl in some places, warns one fisher.
The government today announced new restrictions for whitebait fishing including a shorter… Audio
Nick Smith altercation: Collins had known of inquiry for months
National Leader Judith Collins has all but confirmed she warned outgoing MP Nick Smith the media was on to a story about an altercation in his office.
Dr Smith will leave Parliament next week after… Audio
DHB hack: Cancer patients face further delay, systems still down
Another delay for cancer patients needing radiation therapy at Waikato DHB as it announces it won't be back on until next week - three weeks after the cyber attack that took it offline.
It comes as… Audio
Advertising complaint made over beer branding in sport
A health advocacy group wants New Zealand sports to wean themselves off sponsorship deals with alcohol brands.
Alcohol Healthwatch has made a formal complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority… Audio
Melbourne Covid-19 lockdown extended another 7 days - latest
Melbourne's lockdown has been extended another seven days as the cluster of community Covid-19 cases there continues to tick up.
But restrictions in the rest of the state of Victoria will ease… Video, Audio
