Lisa Owen
Report finds Oranga Tamariki hired gang associates due to poor vetting proccess
Yet another report into Oranga Tamariki has revealed a litany of problems including allegations of bullying, harassment, sexual and physical assault. The rapid review of Oranga Tamariki's secure youth… Video, Audio
Gore in state of emergency after relentless rain, surface flood
The Gore District is under a state of emergency. Heavy relentless rain set in early this morning and hasnt stopped causing surface flooding. The Gore and Mataura storm and waste water systems have… Video, Audio
The electorate swing, Labour limbo and Luxon-Hipkins two-step
Chris Hipkins needs a new song and dance routine and fast, or he could be doing the limbo and losing the next generation of Labour's leaders. Video, Audio
National, ACT & NZ First: Delivering the sun or just beach cricket?
Multiple polls point to a change of government. Is National passing the sniff test? Do voters really want ACT's 'real change' or a handbrake? We ask what a centre-right government might look like. Video, Audio
Tongan community garden to be replaced by state housing
It's Tongan language week, and our next story is from a Tongan community in East Auckland's Tamaki area who have set up a new gardening club to grow their own food to combat the high cost of living… Video, Audio
How young is too young to talk politics? Campaign sees kids get a chance to vote
How young is too young to talk politics? Well you may be surprised. As part of a Save the Children campaign, close to two thousand primary students from 25 schools will cast their votes ahead of the… Video, Audio
Chch's Cardboard cathedral may be sold to restore original
The Anglican church is considering whether to sell Christchurch's cardboard cathedral to plug a shortfall in the budget for restoring the original descimated in the earthquakes. The church leadership… Video, Audio
Evening business for 8 September 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6336784419112 Video, Audio
Outrage as vape store opens near primary school before law changes
A lag in new laws means a vape store's able to set up metres from a Hastings primary school just weeks before a rule change that would scuttle it. And it's outraged some community members. They say to… Video, Audio
One more sleep: Sell out crowd awaits ABs in World Cup opener
The Rugby World Cup is almost here, just one sleep to go! The All Blacks take on France in the opening match tomorrow morning at 7:15 New Zealand time. A sell out crowd of 80 thousand is preparing to… Video, Audio
Migrants caught in scam will have nowhere to live in three days
A group of migrants scammed out of tens of thousands of dollars for the promise of work in New Zealand now have just three days before they have nowhere to live. Immigration New Zealand officials are… Video, Audio
Health NZ apologises over disruption to cancer patients due to doctor shortage
Te Whatu Ora's apologising to cancer patients who may face disruption due to a shortage of senior doctors at Dunedin Hospital. The hospital will lose its accreditation to train junior oncology doctors… Video, Audio
All Blacks wake up to opening game day against hosts in Paris
The All Blacks are about to wake up and begin their game day preparations for tomorrow morning's Rugby World Cup opener against hosts France in Paris. Both teams are desperate to win and send a… Audio
Can an emoji legally constitute a threat or harassment?
How many times a day would you fire off a cute, sometimes sassy little icons that have become an online language of their own. Emojis. Everything from a heart or thumbs up to a smiling poo. But it… Video, Audio
Business update for 7 September 2023
Business update for 7 September 2023. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6336714003112 Video, Audio
Calls for 24/7 security at EDs as number of violent incidents rise
A call tonight for security staff 24/7 at every emergency department in the country in response to a growing number of violent incidents. The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine wants all… Video, Audio
What happens when prices keep rising, but your budget does not?
Some basic food and household items have shot up nearly 80 percent in the last 16 months. Checkpoint has been tracking the price of 36 items likely to be in a family's shopping trolley every week or… Video, Audio
A campaign of fear and loathing? Nah, the facts matter more
Should we be worried about the election campaign going negative? Or is the greater worry party leaders who can't get their facts straight? Video, Audio
Money or the bag: Major parties crashing into the centre
National’s tax plan is a clever political document but raises questions about “heroic” numbers. We look at how much government spending doesn’t change and what’s up for grabs in coalition deals. Plus… Video, Audio
Aucklanders raising their homes to avoid further flood damage
Some Aucklanders are putting their houses on stilts to avoid flood waters. Research commissioned by NIWA says it's a cost-effective solution, but it won't work for everyone. Felix Walton has more. Audio