Lisa Owen
Future of NP raceway hangs in the balance
A name change more than 20 years ago is putting the 120-year history of horse racing in New Plymouth in doubt. The council says Taranaki Racing Incorporated has been operating illegally at its central… Audio
Tiwai Point: Concerns over tonnes of potentially toxic waste
The closure of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter has raised concerns over what it will mean for the thousands of tonnes of potentially toxic waste stored in the small Southland town of Mataura. Audio
Evening business for 10 July 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
National's Jian Yang to bow out at September election
The Auckland list MP has long faced claims about his links to the Chinese Communist Party - even accusations of being a spy. Jian Yang has always denied such claims - but some are today questioning… Video, Audio
Third escapee from managed isolation in NZ
A man in his fifties has been arrested after he escaped a managed isolation facility in Hamilton to visit a liquor shop. He has tested negative for Covid-19 - after arriving from Sydney on the first… Audio
Covid leaks: Michael Woodhouse the latest to be drawn into saga
Senior National party MP Michael Woodhouse is the latest to be drawn into the Covid patient information leak that's already ended one MP's career after revealing he too was received leaked material… Video, Audio
LA cafe intros greenhouse pods to promote social distancing
How do you keep diners apart and safe during a pandemic? A Los Angeles cafe has put up tiny greenhouse dining pods to help patrons socially distance while having their meals. Lisa Bernhard produced… Video, Audio
Todd Muller outlines National's economic plan
National's leader, Todd Muller, has given a speech at a business luncheon in Christchurch outlining what he says is his party's first big announcement on its economic plan for New Zealand. Called… Audio
Closure of Tiwai Point presents opportunity - Russel Norman
The planned closure of Tiwai Point Aluminium smelter presents a huge opportunity - according to Russel Norman from Greenpeace. But maximising that could cost the government a billion dollars - and… Video, Audio
Tiwai Point closure causes ripples through economy
It's been one of the longest running questions for New Zealand business: would Rio Tinto pull the plug on the Tiwai aluminium smelter? Today, we found out the answer. Rio Tinto, the majority owner of… Audio
Covid-19: Life after isolation
Nearly 28,000 returning Kiwis have gone through Government-run managed isolation. That's on top of tens of thousands who flocked back into the country before the scheme came into force.So, what on… Audio
Where are the jobs? Our reporter goes job-hunting
Work and Income's Job Search site has around 750 current jobs listed, with more every day. And TradeMe says it saw an annual increase in job vacancies in June, with listings up 9 per cent. We sent… Audio
Auckland programme to create 700 new jobs
As jobless rates and redundancies rise amid the covid fallout, a multi-million dollar boost to an Auckland jobs programme hopes to bring 700 more people into work. Video, Audio
Evening business for 9 July 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Deputy PM takes unexpected medical leave
The deputy prime minister Winston Peters has had a successful, albeit unexpected, surgery this morning and is now recuperating at home. The 75-year-old visited the doctor earlier this week after… Video, Audio
'Humble and kind': Remembering Constable Matthew Hunt
A young man who was humble, kind and had a bright future ahead of him - that's how Constable Matthew Hunt has been described as he was farewelled by hundreds of his family, friends and colleagues at… Video, Audio
Thousands of jobs lost in Tiwai Point closure
Southlanders have been thrown into turmoil with Rio Tinto's announcment today it will wind down the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter resulting in the direct loss of almost 1,000 jobs and another 1,600… Audio
Police at isolation facilities may mean public less safe - police union
The police union is warning having a uniformed officer on guard outside all isolation & quaratine facilities 24/7 could actually make NZ less safe - not more. Lisa Owen asked Police Association boss… Video, Audio
Covid-19: No Government plan if businesses come into contact with positive case
The Government's admitted another gap in its public health defences; there's no standard plan for businesses should they come into contact with a possible covid-19 case. The gaping hole in the system… Audio
Army purchases 43 Bushmaster armoured vehicles
The army is getting an upgrade with the purchase of 43 Bushmaster armoured vehicles. They can fit and protect up to ten army personnel and are expected to be used both in New Zealand and overseas. Our… Video, Audio
