Lisa Owen
Labour under pressure with Michael Wood, Jan Tinetti scandals
Today further allegations against Michael Wood over comments he made to a journalist about his Auckland Airport shares.
It's also emerged his shareholding was raised three times with Jacinda Ardern's… Video, Audio
Mayor offers compromise with councillors on airport shares sale
The Auckland Mayor's been forced to make an 11th hour peace offering after facing stiff resistance to his plan to sell the council's stake in Auckland Airport.
The council has been locked in debate… Audio
Panadol, chocolate, meat, shoplifters most wanted - police
Panadol..chocolate and meat are just some of the goodies being targetted by hardcore shoplifters according to a specialist police unit.
Supermarket giant Foodstuffs has reported a 40% percent… Video, Audio
PGA has bloods on hands over controversial merger - professor
The PGA has blood on its hands after announcing a surprise merger with the controversial Saudi backed rival LIV golf. That's the verdict of an Otago University Professor specialising in the politics… Video, Audio
Rise in dog attacks on wildlife - are 'lockdown puppies' to blame?
DOC is warning dog owners to be wary of their furry friends along the coastline this winter to curb an increase in attacks on wildlife.
In the last six months alone several yellow eyed and little… Video, Audio
Massey University staff told to clear buildings' rat traps
Professor Rat Catchers are apparently a new thing at Massey University. In an email the varsity's told staff they're responsible for disposing of dead rodents and vermin in traps that are in the… Video, Audio
Shelly Bay fire: Iconic Wellington building gutted in blaze
A fire has completely gutted an iconic warehouse building in Wellington's Shelly Bay on the Miramar Peninsula, which has been the site of years of drama and controversy.
A hotly contested housing… Video, Audio
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