Lisa Owen
FIFA preparing to weigh in on racism claims in All Whites game
Football's world governing body, FIFA, is preparing to weigh in on the racism claims in the All Whites' game against Qatar. Both nations strongly believe they had a player who was the victim of a… Video, Audio
Gisborne mayor gives update on state of emergency in Tairāwhiti
On the outskirts of Gisborne, Te karaka residents are being urged to evacuate before it get too dark, and the river gets too high. The rain warning in Tairawhiti has been raised to red. Earlier this… Video, Audio
Cutting teacher training will have major impacts - uni lecturer
Cutting secondary school teacher training altogether at Victoria University will have major consequences, with schools already struggling to fill staff shortages, according to a senior lecturer… Video, Audio
More foul smells in Bromley as Compost plant plagues residents
School children and residents plagued by foul smells in their Christchurch suburb have let their emotions fly at a City Council meeting. The Bromley community, which was affected by a pong from a… Audio
Māori leader says Oranga Tamariki should be dismantled
National Urban Māori Authority chair Lady Tureiti Moxon has long campaigned for Oranga Tamariki to be dismantled saying its systemically broken. She spoke to Lisa Owen. [embed]… Video, Audio
Political reaction to sexual misconduct in youth state care
Multiple investigations have been launched into allegations of sexual misconduct towards children in Oranga Tamariki residences. Two staff have been removed, and the former Police Commissioner Mike… Audio
Despair, frustration for Ruapehu businesses as RAL liquidates
Optimism has turned to despair and frustration for businesses in the shadow of Mt Ruapehu, after creditors of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts yesterday failed to endorse a new ownership proposal. Instead RAL… Video, Audio
Evening business for 21 June 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6329821926112 Video, Audio
PM on Michael Wood's resignation after more undeclared shares
Returning to our earlier story, Michael Wood has resigned as a minister after it emerged he's got more shareholdings he didn't declare and which relate directly to ministerial posts he's held. Prime… Video, Audio
Qatar football denies player used racial slur against All White
The Qatar Football Association has denied the player at the centre of yesterday's abandoned game against the All Whites used a racial slur. The All Whites didn't return to the field for the second… Video, Audio
'Serious & unnaceptable' behaviour by staff in youth care facility
Two separate investigations are underway into alleged inappropriate sexual behaviour by Oranga Tamariki staff at their youth justice facilities. The child protection agency has described the behaviour… Video, Audio
Gone by lunchtime: Wood resigns over more undeclared shares
A "crushed" and "devastated" Michael Wood has resigned to a "frustrated" and "angry" Prime Minister. Michael Wood's fallen on his sword after he failed to declare his stakes in three more companies… Audio
Card fees, mortgage rates under microscope in banking enquiry
Credit card fees, bank changes and mortgage interest rates will all be under the microscope as part of a Commerce Commission investigation into the banking sector. The government's ordered the market… Video, Audio
ABs assistant coach says pressure on the team is like no other
The All Blacks assistant coach Joe Schmidt believes the pressure the All Blacks face is like nothing else in world rugby, but he's confident this year's group can win the World Cup. The All Blacks… Video, Audio
Government backs down on condition of childcare policy
The government has tweaked a key Budget policy , by backing down on a condition it was imposing on the early childhood education sector. As part of last month's Budget, it extended 20 hours of free… Video, Audio
Auckland Transport to introduce contactless payment options
Auckland Transport is joining other major cities by offering contactless payment options on board, buses, trains and ferries. Within the next 12 months all passengers on Auckland public transport will… Video, Audio
Ex customers say Hello Fresh charged for cancelled meal kits
Saying goodbye to Hello Fresh is proving difficult for some customers who say unsubscribing is almost impossible, and in some cases the charges keep coming even if the meal boxes don't. In the past… Video, Audio
Marlborough Sounds road repair options finally released
Almost two years after the first of two devastating storms caused widespread damage to the Marlborough Sounds - the council has released its preferred repair options. It's suggesting road access be… Audio
Pro-eater chows down whopping 3 foot hotdog in Wellington
A professional eater has just wolfed down a three foot or 91 centimetre American-style hotdog, complete with hot chips, stuffed in chunky bun at a Wellington eatery. Katina Dejarnett, stage name… Video, Audio
Auckland Transport reverses some plans for parking overhaul
The cars in reverse when it comes to Auckland Transport's controversial parking plans. Following public feedback its released the "Room to Move Strategy" which will drive decisions on how parking is… Video, Audio