Lisa Owen

People who refuse to wear a mask or face covering on public transport from Monday could be fined up to $1,000.

However, despite six new cases of Covid-19 in the community today and another at the… Audio

A Covid-19 vaccine for New Zealanders could still be up to two years away, but the government is shelling out hundreds of millions of dollars to make sure the country doesn't miss out.

The exact… Video, Audio

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

NBA players, including New Zealand's Steven Adams, have boycotted the latest game in their playoff series in protest at the shooting of Jacob Blake.

The Milwaukee Bucks refused to take the court… Video, Audio

After being tasered, pepper sprayed and heavily restrained, Alo Ngata was left face-down in a police cell with an incorrectly-fitted spit hood covering his face.

Although police policy required him… Audio

Air NZ could become a domestic operator only if it does not get another cash injection from the government.

The airline today revealed a loss of $454 million for the year ended June as it wrote down… Video, Audio

Warning: Report contains details that will distress some listeners.

'New Zealand's worst murderer' will spend the rest of his life in prison - with no possibility of ever getting out.

Brenton… Video, Audio

As Auckland struggles through a "tricky" extended lockdown, who are the political winners & losers? We debate covid fatigue, who's won from the wage subsidies (hint: not women) and two up-for-grabs… Audio

A Wellington heritage house gutted by fire last night will be demolished.

The property at 128 Abel Smith Street was built in 1898 and was a popular hang-out for political and community groups before… Audio

A Wellington City councillor who turned his back during a supporting waiata says he meant no disrespect.

After the singing stopped Councillor Sean Rush then blocked an attempt by other councillors to… Video, Audio

'Gone by lunchtime.' That is how the National Party has described its plan to roll back new Freshwater Standards coming into force from next week.

The legislation, only passed earlier this month… Audio

The Prime Minister says she has complete confidence in the border regime, and the government's ability to keep people in isolation facilities if they refuse to be tested as their release date… Audio

Warning: Content of this report may upset some listeners.

On Wednesday evening it was revealed convicted terrorist Brenton Tarrant will not address the court at his sentencing.

Checkpoint reporter… Video, Audio

Auckland Zoo has announced the arrival of its much-anticipated baby rhino, the first calf born at the zoo in 20 years.

The baby girl rhino was born on August 14 and is the first child of 30-year-old… Video, Audio

It seems New Zealanders are pretty rubbish at recycling, with 70 percent of recyclable material going to landfill - but it may not be entirely our fault.

A new report out today on standardising… Audio

Health Minister Minister Chris Hipkins was asked if its "good enough" that two DHBs are in breach of the UN convention against torture and degrading treatment, due to conditions at its mental health… Video, Audio

The Mental Health Foundation is worried appalling conditions at two secure mental health units have harmed some patients and will scare off people seeking help. 

The Chief Ombudsman has named and… Video, Audio

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

Warning: Details in video story some may find distressing

It's going to take a miracle for him to ever walk again. That from the lawyers for the family of Wisconsin man Jacob Blake, shot seven times… Video, Audio

A computer expert says a second cyber attack on the NZ Stock exchange in as many days suggests an organised offshore group is behind the take down of a high profile target.

The NZX went offline at… Video, Audio