Lisa Owen

Contact tracing failed and the vaccination programme was too slow to stop last year's measles epidemic ripping through South Auckland, a new review has found.

More than 2,000 people caught the… Audio

A bus driver has died and two people remain in hospital after a bus crashed into a train this morning outside of Palmerston North.

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The collision which occurred… Video, Audio

New Zealand has emerged from this year's lockdowns better than expected but it's a much gloomier picture for the longer term recovery, with the country facing years of large deficits and ballooning… Audio

Tourism operators say government criteria and advice prevented them from applying for funding to save key attractions.

The Strategic Assets Protection Programme has been under fire from the industry… Video, Audio

Tourism operators are demanding a review into the controversial government fund that new papers show was nearly scrapped before it got off the ground.

The Strategic Assets Protection Programme has… Audio

Some Auckland rest homes have begun allowing visitors again - despite no change in the alert level.

When the city locked down last month - so did aged care homes.

And while guidelines allow visitors… Audio

A South Island business operator who missed out on a government tourism grant believes the scheme has totally missed the mark and could land the government in court.

About 80 businesses have got more… Video, Audio

Jami-Lee Ross is pinning his hopes of getting back into Parliament on the fortunes of Billy Te Kahika in the Te Tai Tokerau seat.

The disgraced former National MP announced that he won't be standing… Video, Audio

The ball is back in Rugby Australia's court as the wrangling over looming Bledisloe Cup matches reaches the most powerful people on either side of the Tasman.

After calling Australian Prime Minister… Audio

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

With the borders closed and the country's tourism tanking, it's tough times for most hotel providers.

But one Auckland outfit is hoping to buck the trend - opening today and offering the most… Video, Audio

National wants to put a smile on your face - promising free toothbrushes, toothpaste and supervised brushing for schools in high need areas.

But the $30 million programme has left dentists… Audio

The Labour Party is headlining its election season education policy with a promise to close the pay gap for early childhood teachers.

It has also reannounced its pledge to extend its free lunch… Audio

Health authorities are waiting on test results from those who were at the same Les Mills classes as a health worker, who had the virus.

The Ministry of Health has found up to 94 possible close… Audio

A South Island tourism operator says the way more than $40 million in tourism grants has been dished out is unfair, and his is among a group of business owners considering legal action. 

Fiordland… Video, Audio

The quick action of some nearby fishers helped to save boats docked in Milford Sound after a vessel caught on fire early this morning.

A recreational fishing boat used for accomodation has been… Video, Audio

Aucklanders will be forced to tolerate strict gathering rules for at least another week, with the extension of level 2.5 restrictions.

The rules mean gatherings in the region are limited to 10… Video, Audio

It's been confirmed the person who attended three gym classes in Auckland before testing positive for Covid-19 is a healthcare worker at the country's only quarantine hotel.

It's likely the worker… Audio

Social distancing restrictions on public transport have been ditched effectively immediately, meaning airlines can fill their planes to capacity as can buses, in time for the school holidays.

And all… Audio

Councils are frustrated that a loophole in the current Litter Act is allowing most illegal dumpers to get away with it.

And the agency Keep New Zealand Beautiful is warning that with rubbish disposal… Video, Audio