Lisa Owen
Toll road text scam catching many unsuspecting NZers
A simple road toll text scam is taking a massive toll on unsuspecting victims, with one person losing their life savings.
The message looks like it comes from legit agency like Waka Kotahi, and… Video, Audio
Fiji PM Rabuka in NZ to strengthen bilateral relations
Fiji's prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka has thanked New Zealand for ongoing supported but lamented the effect of the RSE system on his country. Mr Rabuka was hosted by Prime Minister Chris Hipkins at… Audio
Evening business for 7 June 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6328930461112 Video, Audio
Kaikohe mourns kuia killed in home invasion
Kaikohe mourned a woman with a "special spirit" today as crowds of people farewelled a much-loved kuia, dressed in her favourite colour - purple.
71-year-old Linda Woods was killed in her home on… Audio
Pro golfers blindsided by surprise PGA-LIV merger
Professional golfers have been blindsided by a surpise merger between two bitterly divided tours.
A deal some believe is sealed in blood. The PGA is joining forces with the Saudi Arabia's rival LIV… Video, Audio
Ex-Transport Minister reminded 12 times to sell airport shares
Michael Wood was reminded 12 times over two and a half years to sell his shares in Auckland Airport.
The revelation is one of many that just keep coming, after the Transport Minister was stood down… Audio
Journalist Nick McKenzie on Australian defamation case and the 'unreliable' NZ soldier witness
A former New Zealand solider who gave key evidence in a trial centred around a now disgraced former Australian SAS soldier has been deemed an unreliable and dishonest witness, by the trial judge.
Ben… Video, Audio
NZ athletes fly to Berlin for Special Olympics
Thirty-nine New Zealand athletes will tomorrow board a plane for Berlin to compete in the Special Olympics.
For many of the competitors, who have intellectual disabilities, the event is the first… Video, Audio
Kids caught up in illegal dirt biking need a safe space - youth worker
Five people have been arrested and six vehicles impounded after a police crackdown on illegal dirt bikers in south Auckland over the long weekend.
About 50 bikes gathered at the Manukau Memorial… Video, Audio
Countdown promises permanent 'odd bunch' cut price deal
One of the major supermarket chains is a promising a permanent cut price fruit and vege deal.
It comes the same day as Consummer NZ criticised the big players for so-called "dodgy specials" that are… Video, Audio
Claims and retorts over Ukraine counter-offensive against Russia
Has it started or not? Tonight claims and counter claims about the much anticipated counter offensive in Ukraine.
The Russians claim to have repelled attacks on two fronts by the Ukraine military.
… Audio
Evening business for 6 June 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6328873990112 Video, Audio
Independent panel suggests major overhaul of electoral system
A four year parliament term, lower threshold for parties to enter and giving 16-year-olds the vote.
All suggestions made by an independent panel charged with looking at how the electoral system could… Audio
Sports chat: Rob Penney signs up to coach Crusaders
Next season's Super Rugby Pacific coaching puzzle is taking shape with the Crusaders announcing Scott Robertson's replacement.
Former Canterbury player Rob Penney has signed a two-year contract to… Video, Audio
Police arrest man after fatal home invasion in Kaikohe
Police have arrested a man in connection to the killing of 71-year-old Linda Woods in her home in Kaikohe.
Linda Woods died after an intruder entered her on Thursday night and was discovered in a… Video, Audio
New vape stores banned from opening near schools, marae
New vape stores will be banned from setting-up within 300 metres of schools or marae under a government crackdown to stop young people getting hooked.
From August it will start phasing out cheaper… Video, Audio
Michael Wood's explanation for airport shares flub 'inadequate' - Hipkins
"Inadequate" - the Prime Minister's verdict on Michael Wood's explanation for holding onto his Auckland Airport shares, despite being told several times to ditch them.
But Chris Hipkins is standing… Audio
Luxon's 'back on track' tour draws many older voters in New Plymouth
Christopher Luxon hastily added a second session to National's "Get New Zealand Back on Track" roadshow in New Plymouth today as party faithfull spilled out into the car park of the Plymouth Hotel.
… Audio
Far North Mayor speaks on Kaikohe pensioner's death
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania describes the shock of the home invasion in Kaikohe which killed an elderly kuia.
Video, Audio
Udder Way milk kegs cut down cafe's plastic waste
There's an udder way for cafes wanting to do away with single use plastic milk bottles. An Aussie company has joined forces with a Waikato milk supplier which is filling resuable milk kegs.
The 18… Video, Audio