Lisa Owen
Warehouse to cut up to 750 jobs as restructure announced
The Warehouse is proposing to cut up to 750 jobs - or the equivalent of 320 full time roles - in a restructure announced on Monday.
The job losses are on top of those already earmarked for The… Audio
Evening business for 20 July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Northland flooding: Fears farmers won't survive until next season
A Northland MP is warning that farmers impacted by flooding over the weekend won't be able to survive the next season.
The Civil Defence Minister visited the region to survey the damage and is… Audio
Air NZ launches online credits access for cancelled flights
Some frustrated Air New Zealand customers should be able to access their flight credits online after the national carrier launched a self-service tool on Monday. It has been months in development but… Video, Audio
Govt yet to decide on charging returning NZers for isolation costs
Cabinet ministers have yet to decide whether returning Kiwis should be charged for their stay in managed isolation or quarantine.
Kiwis overseas are panicking at the prospect - after the Opposition… Audio
National MP Andrew Falloon quits, alleged to have shared indecent material
Monday has seen another National Party resignation, this time the South Canterbury backbencher and MP for Rangitata, Andrew Falloon.
An alcohol-related incident is believed to be behind his decision… Video, Audio
Evening business for 17 July 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Scathing report into defence culture upsets victims
A scathing independent report has found the Defence Force's culture still encourages "a code of silence" when it comes to sexual violence, harassment and bullying. Defence reporter Jonathan Mitchell… Audio
Rural midwives get pay boost
Rural midwives are in line for as much as a 40 percent pay rise, with the government finally coming to the party with more funding for the sector. Sarah Robson reports. Audio
Swarbrick says Auckland Central race is 'anyone's'
Green MP Chloe Swarbrick says Nikki Kaye's resignation from the National Party means it's game-on in the race for her Auckland Central electorate. Audio
Akl rates rise to cost extra $130 per household - Goff
Auckland councillors have voted to pass its emergency budget - 18 in favour; three against - and impose a rates rise of 3.5 percent. Mayor Phil Goff joins Lisa Owen to discuss the council finances and… Audio
Private information leaked by Wgtn property company
The private information of thousands of people has been breached on a web page hosted by a Wellington-based property management company, which displayed pictures of people's personal documents which… Audio
More than 300 new Covid-19 cases in Victoria
The number of new coronavirus cases in the Australian state of Victoria continues to soar - but state officials are hesitant to put more restrictions in place. RNZ World Watch reporter Annabel Reid… Audio
Team NZ questioned over $1.5m wage subsidies
Employees at Team New Zealand have been kept afloat by nearly $1.5 million in Government wage subsides through the COVID-19 crisis, but questions are being raised over what revenue the syndicate… Audio
NZ First and Labour clash over future of Tiwai point
The future of Tiwai Point aluminium smelter, and indeed heavy industry nationwide, is becoming a sticking point between coalition partners - Labour and New Zealand First. Otago-Southland reporter… Audio
Evening business for 16 July 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Aucklanders face 3.5% rates rise
Auckland Council has signed off on a 3.5 percent rates hike to help cover costs from the Covid-19 fallout, and the region's water woes - RNZ reporter Jean Bell has the details. Audio
National to confirm Auckland Central candidate by early Aug - Brownlee
National's new deputy leader Gerry Brownlee discusses today's resignations from Nikki Kaye and Amy Adams, his track record in helping Christchurch earthquake claimants, and National's plans for the… Video, Audio
Queenstown freedom camping controversy continues
The Queenstown Lakes District Council is plotting for a busy summer of camping, despite no new international visitors on the horizon. But some locals feel freedom camping has had its day. RNZ… Audio
Aus police plead Victorians to follow lockdown rules
Authorities in Victoria are becoming increasingly annoyed at breaches of the lockdown in force there - with another 238 cases recorded in the state over the past 24-hours. Audio
