Lisa Owen

The government is being urged to pump money and resources into mental health services, to counter what one medical professional has described as "chronic underfunding".

Some young people are waiting… Video, Audio

It's been another hot dry summer for Auckland, and for those on tank water it's been drying up quickly.

Watercare has rolled out a new mobile tanker to help fill the gap - while people wait for more… Video, Audio

A mentally ill man jailed for seven years for attempting to kiss a woman on a Wellington street is challenging the decision in the Supreme Court.

Daniel Clinton Fitzgerald, who has schizophrenia, was… Audio

Airborne Covid-19 particles from bowel movements may have contributed to Auckland's Pullman Hotel outbreak.

Guests caught the virus from each other in the hotel last month, sparking a small community… Video, Audio

SKY TV is warning it may cost more to watch sport on its platforms, because of a more expensive rugby rights deal.

But the company is promising subscription fees won't change this financial year.

… Video, Audio

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A health professional who has been on the front line of the mental health crisis in Aotearoa says the sector is "chronically underfunded" and fears dire consequences if it continues.

Dr Marthinus… Video, Audio

Papatoetoe High School Principal Vaughan Couillault joins Lisa Owen to discuss the latest Covid-19 case - another student at the school. Video, Audio

After news of a new Covid-19 community case linked to Papatoetoe High School, Lisa Owen asks Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins to clarify the status of the school - will it open again this… Video, Audio

The Covid-19 rollercoaster continues in Auckland after a new community case of Covid-19 was identified this morning.

The Ministry of Health says the 'casual plus' contact, also a student at… Video, Audio

'Flippant', 'opaque' and 'lacking mayoral leadership'. Wellington Mayor Andy Foster is not winning any popularity contests with some of his city councillors, as they grow increasingly frustrated with… Audio

In the years that have followed the devastating Christchurch earthquake, there have been many stories of the struggles people have faced.

Tonight we bring you the tale of the little school in… Video, Audio

The most at-risk workers at the Ports of Auckland have lined up for their Covid-19 vaccinations today, with most saying they barely felt a scratch.

There has been at least one community outbreak… Video, Audio

Auckland will join the rest of the country in Covid-19 alert level 1 from midnight, but is there a better option than a large scale lockdown if or when there's another outbreak?

For Tāmaki Makaurau… Video, Audio

The Corrections Minister has asked Corrections for its side of the story, after a judge ruled inmates at Auckland Women's Prison were treated in a degrading and inhumane way.

Manukau District Court… Audio

A man has told a court he believes his drink was spiked by what he calls a "predatory" and "utterly creepy" businessman.

The businessman, who has name suppression, is accused of indecently assaulting… Audio

Just one CTV employee who was in the building during the February 22 earthquake managed to escape before it came down.

For Maryanne Jackson, the pain of losing 16 colleagues has been compounded by… Video, Audio

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As the tide rises, rescuers are racing to refloat 40 whales stranded at Farewell Spit, at the top of the South Island.

The long-finned pilot whales were spotted on the beach at 9.30am and a team of… Video, Audio

Scarce supplies and the cost of personal protective equipment is prompting some dentists to up their prices.

Now they are calling for government support to fund and source high level PPE to avoid… Audio