Lisa Owen

Nine police checkpoints have now been set up around the perimeter of Auckland, as its 1.6 million residents return to Level 3 lockdown.

With Auckland now ground zero for the community transmission… Video, Audio

Level 3 restrictions in our largest city means many businesses have been forced to shut their doors until at least midnight Friday, and for some it could be the final straw after struggling to keep… Audio

The shock Covid-19 lockdown has seen election season screech to a halt and may yet derail voting day altogether.

Parliament was due to terminate today, marking the official end of term and the start… Audio

Auckland's testing centres were inundated today as thousands of people lined up for Covid-19 tests.

Even the early birds who showed up as sites opened couldn't escape the queues that saw hundreds of… Audio

Police are stopping every vehicle heading in and out of the Auckland region to try and stop the virus spreading any further.

There are nine checkpoints on the city's fringes, and only people who… Audio

Air New Zealand has been preparing for how it will operate under Level 3 and Level 2 conditions.

The airline has rolled out a mandatory mask-wearing policy for all flights leaving Auckland.

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

The cold store company in Auckland where one worker has tested positive for Covid-19 is Americold NZ.

The worker is from its Mt Wellington plant which has now been closed down. The company has… Video, Audio

Auckland has ground to a halt today as people rushed out to get supplies, Covid tests, and work gear, as the level three restrictions came into place.

It was gridlock around the six testing centres… Video, Audio

As Auckland goes into Level 3 lockdown and New Zealand enters Level 2 lockdown following four positive Covid-19 cases in south Auckland, Health Minister Chris Hipkins joins Lisa Owen with the latest… Video, Audio

The Crusaders have confirmed the Super Rugby Aotearoa trophy has been damaged after the team secured the competition title at the weekend.

The nine-time champions continued their reign of success by… Audio

A former soldier left a tetraplegic due to a Defence Force failure has been given a formal apology and compensation 31 years after the incident.

George Nepata received a formal apology this morning… Audio

Dunedin churchgoers have begun cleaning up after a fire broke out in the roof of St Paul's Cathedral early this morning.

Firefighters were called to the Anglican Cathedral at the corner of Moray… Video, Audio

The recovery of the Pike River Mine's entry tunnel has been halted, after the discovery of a carcinogenic residue. It has been found on the walls, the roof and mining equipment and could even be on… Audio

A highly critical review of organisations controlled by Auckland Council paints a picture of dysfunction and a lack of accountability.

The five so called CCOs - Auckland Transport, Pānuku, Watercare… Video, Audio

Calls to further monetise managed isolation are growing louder with veteran broadcaster Paul Henry chiming in.

Henry, himself in managed isolation, having returned home, was back in New Zealand… Audio

Another case of Covid-19 has been confirmed in New Zealand - this time a man in his twenties who travelled from Melbourne at the end of July.

The positive test came on the 12th day of his managed… Video, Audio

A Woodville family has spoken about their nightmare ordeal trying to get funding and support to look after their severely disabled foster child.

Dairy farmers Pip and Jules Cook care for 15-year-old… Video, Audio

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

National wants to establish a police unit to disrupt gangs, tighten border controls to prevent drugs entering the country and expand the use of alcohol and drug courts.

The party's leader Judith… Video, Audio