Lisa Owen
New Sydney Covid-19 cluster up to 28, prompting more limits
The Covid-19 cluster in Sydney's Northern Beaches has grown by 10 - bringing the total number of cases to 28.
And the outbreak is prompting fresh restrictions on interstate travellers just a week out… Audio
Whakaari eruption: Tourism operators fear possible rule changes
Tourism operators are worried they'll being bogged down by bureaucracy following a review of adventure activities near natural hazards.
Today the first findings were revealed after a review was first… Audio
Evening business for 18 December 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Ministry of Health slated in long-awaited Roche report
The Ministry of Health has been slated in a long-awaited report which highlights serious shortcomings with New Zealand's testing and border regime.
The brutal findings have prompted the government to… Audio
Caravan Christmas for many as housing crisis continues
As many Kiwi households prepare to head off for camping holidays over the coming weeks, others are already parked up in campervans across the country. That's because they live there year round -… Video, Audio
Cyclone Yasa: As Fiji counts losses, world offers help
Two people have died as a result of Cyclone Yasa bearing down on Fiji. People across the country woke today to count their losses following the destruction left behind by the category five storm.
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Man who killed ex-wife jailed for at least 19 years
Warning: Details of this report may be distressing to some listeners.
An Auckland man who killed his ex-wife during a frenzied attack will spend at least 19 years in prison.
Sixty-five-year-old Li… Video, Audio
Auckland port boss' comments on Māori, Pasifika 'offensive' - union boss
The chief executive of Ports of Auckland is being accused of making derogatory comments about Māori and Pasifika employees, with the union claiming some workers are so offended they boycotted the job… Video, Audio
Police claim woman threatened large scale attack in Otago
Police allege a woman charged over cancelled graduation ceremonies in Otago was threatening a large scale attack.
Thousands of students missed out on officially collecting their degrees in the wake… Video, Audio
Fears locals will lose in holiday towns' hot housing market
As holiday house prices skyrocket there are fears locals will be priced out the market.
That's the view of an economist, as data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand shows the median price… Audio
Pacific nations lacking cold storage for Covid-19 vaccines
The Pfizer BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine is being rolled out in the Northern Marianas this weekend, but other Pacific countries still lack the ultra cold facilities to store it.
The vaccine which has… Audio
New South Wales scrambles to contain new Covid-19 spread
Just a week out from Christmas, New South Wales is scrambling to find the source of five new Covid-19 cases.
As the country watches and waits, authorities are trying to trace the contacts of the… Audio
Govt confirms two more Covid-19 vaccines for NZ
Two new Covid-19 vaccines have been added to the list New Zealanders could get - if they pass all their trials and tests.
The government's made deals with the British company Astra Zeneca and the US… Video, Audio
More parents, teachers speak up over Feilding childcare centre
More parents and teachers have come forward about their experiences at a Feilding child care centre, which is under investigation.
This morning RNZ revealed more than 17 people had told the Ministry… Audio
Retailers across NZ struggling to fill shelves amid port delays
Retailers across the country are still struggling to get enough stock for their Christmas shoppers, as the delays at the Ports of Auckland continue.
There's a backlog of stock still at sea or stuck… Audio
Ports of Auckland boss blames all delays on Covid-19
The chief executive of the underperforming Ports of Auckland is insisting the delays to offloading freight and problems with its new automation system are the fault of Covid-19.
Importers are… Video, Audio
Evening business for 17 December 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
America's Cup launches with initial races
After spats between syndicates and all the usual scandals, America's Cup races are finally underway.
From Thursday until Saturday Team New Zealand, American Magic, Team UK and Luna Rossa are… Audio
Time running out for Fijians as Cyclone Yasa edges closer
The Fiji government has declared a state of disaster ahead of the arrival of Cyclone Yasa.
The cyclone is due to make landfall on Fiji's two main islands this evening, with winds gusting as high as… Audio
Flaws revealed at Waitematā mental health unit after two suicides in a week
A North Shore inpatient mental health unit where two people died by suicide within a week of each other was not up to standard and Waitemata DHB knew it. Video, Audio