Lisa Owen
Lower Hutt families keen for Covid-19 vaccination
The families of Wellington border workers and front-line health staff are joining that coveted club of those who have got a Covid-19 jab.
Five community vaccination centres are now open with one in… Video, Audio
Testing key to limit asymptomatic Covid-19 spread - data modeller
New modelling from Te Pūnaha Matatini shows there is a short-term risk of a Covid-19 community outbreak from a border worker, as vaccinated workers might still spread the virus, even if they are not… Video, Audio
Red Fox trial: Not enough evidence, defence lawyers argue
Lawyers for the two men on trial over the Red Fox Tavern shooting and robbery more than 30 years ago have told the jury there's nowhere near enough evidence to find them guilty.
Chris Bush was gunned… Audio
Illegal workers propping up construction sectors - Immigration
Whole sectors of the construction industry are being propped up by illegal exploited foreign workers according to Immigration New Zealand.
Ten Chinese nationals are being deported after they were… Video, Audio
Evening business for 24 March 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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National calls on PM to back no confidence vote on Mallard
The National Party has taken aim at the Speaker Trevor Mallard again, labelling him a bully who is unfit to be in his job.
It's revealed details of a statement of claim in the defamation case of the… Audio
Covid-19 Response Minister with latest on vaccinations
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins joins Lisa Owen with the latest details on vaccinations.
He said vaccine special categories are about trying to strike balance for genuine need, and they will… Video, Audio
At least 27 NZers holidayed in Australia over summer
Some New Zealanders have not waited for an Australian travel bubble before taking holidays across the ditch - with about 27 people heading there and back over Christmas and New Year.
They are among… Audio
We tried to find an Auckland home for less than $625,000
In an attempt to help people buy their first home, the government has eased restrictions on First Home Grants and Loans.
Both are subject to property value caps. In Auckland, that cap will increase… Video, Audio
Olympians, Black Caps eligible for Covid-19 vaccine priority
Olympians and the Black Caps have been given the green light to apply for Covid-19 vaccinations from next week, so they can head away for their events.
The government has confirmed strict criteria… Audio
Emotional Scott Morrison promises he is listening to women
Fighting back tears, the Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has promised he is listening to women.
In an extraordinary media conference today, he called for urgent change following recent… Audio
Grand Millennium under scrutiny after new Covid-19 case
The Grand Millennium Managed Isolation Hotel is once again under scrutiny as authorities probe how a cleaner become infected with Covid-19.
This afternoon officials revealed what they've learnt about… Audio
Deputy Mayor details Ports of Auckland meeting
Ports of Auckland bosses have been meeting Auckland councillors behind closed doors this afternoon.
Tensions have been rising over mounting safety and performance concerns.
The meeting has just… Video, Audio
Housing measures 'underwhelming' - first home buyer advocate
The government's new housing fix-it package will do nothing to help first home buyers according to a market expert who says it time to go back to the drawing board.
The suite of changes includes… Video, Audio
Disability campaigners fight for representation at Parliament
Disability campaigners gathered on the steps of Parliament today asking to have a seat at the table.
A quarter of the population have disabilities - but campaigners say they are not represented in… Video, Audio
Trans-Tasman travel complex but essential - Aus tourism leader
Trans-Tasman quarantine-free travel is essential, even if it might be complicated, the Australian Tourism Industry council says.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced yesterday that… Video, Audio
Aus, NZ tourism operators cautiously optimistic about bubble
Tourism operators on both sides of the Tasman are cautiously optimistic about the return of travellers with hopes a bubble will open sooner rather than later.
The Prime Minister has promised to… Audio
Govt housing measures not enough to help - first home buyers
Those struggling to afford their first home say the government's housing package does not go far enough to help them get a foot in the door and address the imbalance favouring speculators.
Landlords… Audio
Evening business for 23 March 2021
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Ports of Auckland bosses face council amid safety tensions
Ports of Auckland bosses are fronting for a private meeting with Auckland Councilors as tensions builds over mounting safety and performance concerns.
Mayor Phil Goff last week wrote to the Ports… Video, Audio
