Lisa Owen

A legal bid is underway to get the results of the cannabis referendum thrown out.

A group of more than 350 people is asking the High Court to void the vote on the Cannabis and Control Bill claiming… Video, Audio

Laboom Dyer was a 23-year-old new father, and working at Ports of Auckland as a straddle crane driver.

He was on the night shift in August 2018 when he was critically injured after the loader he was… Video, Audio

The freight backlog at Ports of Auckland is turning into a serious safety issue according to truckies, with hundreds of freight containers being driven long-distance to destinations after ships have… Video, Audio

Even though they do it with love, families looking after those with serious disabilities is a tough job, and the carers say the task is made even harder because they're being ignored by the government… Video, Audio

This is a tale of a pug versus a whale, and a warning to all pet owners ahead of Christmas.

Unbeknown to Kobe's owner the greedy pug had gobbled up a few things he shouldn't, which put him off his… Video, Audio

The City Rail Link project's latest worker has arrived in Auckland: a multi-million dollar boring machine that can gnaw through 32 metres of ground every day.

Named after Māori rights champion Dame… Video, Audio

Drought-stricken Auckland is staring down the barrel of a hot summer after a lengthy and punishing dry spell this year.

The supercity will be released from the shackles of household water… Video, Audio

The government is now reserving about 150 beds a fortnight in managed isolation for people having to rush back to New Zealand because of emergencies and it's also broadened the criteria to jump ahead… Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio

The government will seek advice on whether the current rules safeguarding the use of facial recognition technology are sufficient.

A new report has raised serious concerns over what it perceives as a… Audio

Central Otago fruit growers are rubbishing claims they're turning down New Zealanders for local fruit picking work as they'd prefer cheap foreign labour.

It follows union concerns that plenty of… Audio

It's too risky to let the Pakistan men's cricket team train while in managed isolation - that's the Director General of Health's conclusion, after 10 team members have tested positive for Covid-19.

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The Māori All Blacks and Moana Pasifika team have left their training boots on the bus this afternoon for a Pōwhiri at the Tūrangawaewae Marae in Northern Waikato.

The two teams are in town ahead of… Audio

The Māori Party is back and louder than ever. The co-leaders, supported by hundreds who travelled the length of the island to be at Parliament today, made their maiden speeches in the House this… Audio

The child sex offender and prison escaper, Phillip John Smith, has been back in court for another legal fight as he pushes to be interviewed by a journalist.

Last year, Corrections rejected Stuff's… Video, Audio

It's officially a climate emergency, but what will it cost the country?

Parliament yesterday voted for the emergency declaration, which comes with a commitment for the public service to be… Audio

The political consensus over an inquiry into Pharmac looks to be breaking down - with Labour and National at odds over how it should be run.

National today asked the newly-formed health select… Audio

Covid-19 Recovery Minister Chris Hipkins has burst any dreams of a Cook Islands travel bubble by Christmas, but has the message been officially delivered to the islands?

NZ government officials… Video, Audio

A major retail chain's decision to stock dolls with Down Syndrome means children will have better access to toys that reflect them; according to one advocacy group.

The dolls will join the K-mart… Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio