Lisa Owen

The Royal Commission findings in to the mosque attacks have been handed to the government.

However it remains up to the Prime Minister to decide if victims will see the report before it's released… Audio

Children's Minister Kelvin Davis has blamed Peeni Henare's lack of Cabinet experience for speaking out of turn on Oranga Tamariki's leadership.

Henare yesterday sparked rumours chief executive… Audio

The Governor General, Dame Patsy Reddy, has delivered the traditional speech from throne today - penned by the Prime Minister.

It described the government's plans and promises dominated by the… Video, Audio

Six members of the Pakistan cricket squad, who are in managed isolation in Christchurch, have tested positive for Covid-19.

The Ministry of Health says the 53 members of the squad were tested when… Video, Audio

A conservation project tracking kaka has found the parrots are travelling more than 150 kilometres to breed on islands in the Hauraki Gulf.

The discovery was made during a project - led by Manaaki… Audio

Fears parking sensors could explode has led New Plymouth council to replace or deactivate more than 500 of them.

It's emerged the sensors lithium batteries are spontaneously combusting - causing the… Audio

Mops were on hand in the Waikato town Te Awamutu today - as businesses cleaned up after being flooded during a torrential downpour yesterday.

Heavy rain and hail struck in the afternoon causing… Audio

In an early Christmas gift to Aucklanders, the Council has decided to ease residential water restrictions this summer.

The city has been under restrictions since May, when storage across all… Audio

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

The Māori Party's two MPs have walked out of the House in protest late this afternoon. They have been caught by Parliament's rules that specify which parties can speak and which cannot in this… Audio

Green Party co-leader James Shaw made one of the cheekier requests during Parliament's opening day when he asked speaker Trevor Mallard to bin rules requiring male MPs to wear ties.

Mr Mallard joins… Video, Audio

Green Party co-leader James Shaw made one of the cheekier requests during Parliament's opening day when he asked speaker Trevor Mallard to bin rules requiring male MPs to wear ties.

Checkpoint… Video, Audio

Nurses are seeking a please explain over new Ministry of health guidelines for the use of protective masks in managed isolation and quarantine saying its not clear whether they go far enough.

Nurses… Audio

Figures from Fiji indicate alarming levels of abuse and neglect of children in the country.

Latest government figures reveal there were 870 cases of child abuse and neglect recorded between January… Audio

A Covid-19 contact tracing card trialled by iwi volunteers has earned the thumbs-up for being convenient and to easy use, especially for those who are not tech savvy, Te Arawa kaumātua Monty Morrison… Video, Audio

The Māori Party is officially back in Parliament, and they have made their arrival well heard with a promise to try and change the oath of allegiance.

A 'carkoi' of Māori Party loyals made their way… Audio

A dead woman's fight to get ACC cover has continued to be debated in the Court of Appeal.

Deanna Trevarthen died in 2016 from mesothelioma, a lung cancer caused by asbestos fibres.

Before her death… Audio

Labour MP Trevor Mallard has been confirmed as the Speaker of the House, as MPs were officially sworn in today.

The 53rd Parliament was formally opened by the Royal Commissioners this morning.

Mr… Video, Audio

Black Friday is looming, with consumers bombed with ads for bigger better bargains to buy now. But are you being gamed?

It's an American tradition with enormous sales the day after Thanksgiving.

But… Video, Audio

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