Lisa Owen

The government's attempted defence of its decision to restrict wage increases for public sector workers appears to be falling flat.

Jacinda Ardern and Grant Robertson both fronted the media today to… Audio

There are calls for a policy allowing the handcuffing of prisoners before and after giving birth to be scrapped, but the prison officers' union says it's for the protection of staff.

Two separate… Audio

A critically endangered kākāpō is back on his feet after the equivalent of a minor toe amputation, and a stint in a custom made moon boot.

There are just over 200 of the precious flightless parrots… Video, Audio

The government has promised to make room in MIQ for about 2,500 more migrant workers to come into the country for seasonal horticultural work.

About 500 spaces will be set aside in managed isolation… Audio

More than 20 families remain without a home after the horrific floods in Napier six months ago.

Patience is wearing thin for some, with one family moving eight times since the floods happened.

Our… Video, Audio

It's not acceptable that computer technical issues are what's holding up the rollout of DIY cervical cancer screening tests, the clinical director of one of the largest GP co-operatives says.

The… Video, Audio

There's a bit more money in the kitty for next week's budget, but Grant Robertson is dialing back expectations he's about to go on a spending spree.

In a pre-budget speech in Auckland this morning… Audio

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A Wellington father who is suing health authorities says his deceased son should not have been discharged by mental health services while he was an inpatient.

Christopher Carter was found dead in his… Audio

Superintendent Paul Basham is live in Dunedin, answering questions about the Countdown stabbing.

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Three people have been critically injured in a stabbing at Countdown supermarket in central Dunedin. Another person has moderate injuries.

Arthur Taylor was about to walk into the supermarket to do… Audio

Three people have been critically injured in a stabbing at Countdown supermarket in central Dunedin.

Another person has moderate injuries. Police say they were called to the Cumberland Street shop… Video, Audio

The government has announced a boost in funding for mental health in the north but even the Minister concedes that for some people it will feel overdue.

Andrew Little has announced $4.5 million will… Video, Audio

They say it's long overdue, but survivors of sexual harm are welcoming a new government initiative aimed at hearing their voices.

It's as figures show half of wāhine Māori have experienced some form… Audio

Trustees of Christchurch's Linwood mosque say they have been completely sidelined by a secret deal to build a brand new masjid on the site.

Money for the $10 million mosque, which will be the biggest… Audio

A grandparents' support group is calling on the Ministry of Social Development to lift its game when it comes to coughing up what it owes carers.

Checkpoint heard from a woman caring for her nephew… Video, Audio

Whangārei's highly anticipated Hundertwasser Art Centre is a step closer to completion with the golden globe which will sit atop the building nearly finished.

Real gold has been sent over from Italy… Video, Audio

A Canterbury woman is still waiting to find out if she can get mental injury cover from ACC following a traumatic injury suffered more than two years ago.

Laura Roberts suffered an injury to her arm… Video, Audio

New Zealand became a refuge for top-level women's sports teams during Covid-19, hosting international netball and cricket matches when other countries couldn't or wouldn't.

But not every women's… Audio