Lisa Owen
Prince Andrew back in spotlight after Epstein case arrest
The arrest of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ex girlfriend could raise more awkward questions for Prince Andrew. British Socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was found in the US by the FBI and has been charged… Video, Audio
PM believes hosting America's Cup still a good investment
Yesterday, the government stopped any further payments to America's cup events arm from a $40 million hosting fund, while allegations of taxpayer money mis-management are investigated by the Ministry… Audio
Wilson Parking receives more than $1m in wage subsidy
The government's wage subsidy bill has now topped 12 billion dollars - with Wilson Parking among the companies to receive more money through the latest round of payments. Wilson's latest claim is for… Video, Audio
Bad news for Blues: Barrett's off to Japan
Buoyant Blues fans received a bad news reminder this morning. With the team riding high, unbeaten at the top of the Super Rugby Aotearoa table, first five Beauden Barrett confirmed he will take up a… Audio
Victims, family members want to face mosque attacker
Victims and family of those injured and killed in the mosque terror attacks say they are determined to be in court for the killer's sentencing. Brenton Tarrant has pleaded guilty to 51 charges of… Audio
Unlikely collective call for clearer border strategy
The former chief science advisor, Sir Peter Gluckman, the former prime minister Helen Clark and former Air New Zealand chief executive Rob Fyfe have co-authored a paper saying keeping the country… Video, Audio
Auckland water pipes leaking 50 million litres a day
Auckland's drinking water pipes are leaking at least 50 million litres a day, far more than Aucklanders have been asked to save during the drought. Audio
Evening business for 3 July 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
'Highly orchestrated attack' on Team NZ - Grant Dalton
Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton is claiming a "highly orchestrated attack" on the team's integrity and credibility from people with "questionable motives". Video, Audio
Victoria lockdown: police presence used to enforce lockdown
Victoria's premier is warning more suburbs in and around Melbourne could go back into lockdown if cases of Covid-19 remain high. Audio
Covid-19: Some Victoria residents refusing testing
The state of Victoria has recorded another 66 cases of Covid-19 today. The number of active cases in the state is now at 442 - and 23 people are in hospital. A lockdown is in force in more than 30… Audio
Isolation plans need to be 'bulletproof' - Queenstown mayor
Queenstown's mayor says plans for isolating people in his district will need to be bulletproof before he'll back them. Yesterday the government announced it was looking to the resort town and Dunedin… Audio
Moa remains get greater protection under proposal to stop sales
Moa bones are expected to get greater protection under new proposals announced today. The government is proposing to create regulations under the Wildlife Act to ban the sale of moa bones and other… Video, Audio
Chris Hipkins' new role - career boost or complete nightmare?
David Clark is out and Chris Hipkins is in. The new Health Minister is also the minister of Education and State Services; the leader of the house and the minister responsible for Ministerial Services… Audio
National reshuffle doesn't solve diversity problem
National leader Todd Muller has brought Simon Bridges back into the fold - giving him the foreign affairs portfolio he was after - however he's kept him low in the party rankings. Mr Muller announced… Audio
Sailing professor Mark Orams on America's Cup controversy
It reads like a bad movie script - allegations of spying, claims of misappropriated funds and Hungarian bank accounts. This afternoon the Government announced it will not make further payments to… Audio
Mental health concerns for stranded seasonal workers
There are fears for the mental health of seasonal workers from the Pacific Islands stuck in Hawke's Bay because of the pandemic. More than 1500 workers are still in the region....and with little paid… Video, Audio
Managed isolation hotels too posh for returnee
Our managed isolation hotels are too posh and returnees should not be treated like hotel guests with luxuries like free menu choices and drycleaning. That's the verdict from New Zealand woman Toni… Audio
Thousands received wage subsidy payouts from multiple employers
More than 40 thousand people have received wage subsidy payouts from more than one employer - with several hundred people getting the payout from four employers or more. The Ministry for Social… Audio
Evening business for 2 July 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio