Lisa Owen
Stamford resident worried hotel to be isolation facility
There is some concern on Friday from residents living in a mixed residential/hotel building in central Auckland following news that from tomorrow the hotel part of the complex will become a managed… Audio
Megan Woods discusses Covid-19 isolation, quarantine oversight
The 'Fix It' Minister, Megan Woods, is taking charge of managed isolation and quarantine for international arrivals after a series of bungles, and says no one will leave any of the facilities without… Video, Audio
Police officer killed in Auckland shooting - latest details
Flags are at half mast tonight following the shooting death of a police officer in the West Auckland suburb of Massey this morning.
The officer was killed after police tried to unsuccessfully stop a… Video, Audio
Canterbury restaurants bounce back to pre-Covid levels - survey
Some hospitality businesses are so busy they're turning away bookings, while others are still feeling the effects of Covid-19.
That's what a new survey by the The Restaurant Association shows… Audio
Air NZ to provide masks on international flights
Air New Zealand says it will be giving out masks on all international flights and strongly recommending passengers wear them following new advice from the Director General of Health.
But the national… Video, Audio
Evening business for 19 June 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Police Commissioner describes circumstances of shooting where officer was killed
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says incident which left one police officer dead was fast moving and unpredictable.
He says the offender fired multiple shots at officers. Both officers were struck… Video, Audio
Major cyber attack hits Australian govt, private sector
A major cyber attack has hit the Australian government and private sector in what's being described as a "massive" breach of security.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says organisations are… Audio
No functions at isolation hotels after Pullman's wedding party
Hotels being used for quarantine will no longer be able to be used for other functions, after a large wedding at Auckland's Pullman over the weekend.
The Pullman is one of 15 across the country being… Audio
Returning traveller shocked at Covid-19 border measures
A woman who's just left managed isolation at Novotel Auckland Airport says the Government is lying about the adequacy of its border testing regime.
The woman, who Checkpoint has agreed not to… Video, Audio
Woods takes charge of managed isolation, quarantines after series of lapses
The Housing Minister Megan Woods is stepping in to take charge of the managed isolation and quarantine, after a series of failures.
This week it was revealed that two Covid-19 positive women were… Audio
Manhunt ongoing in Auckland after two police shot, one killed
A large manhunt is underway in Auckland on Friday night after a police officer was shot and killed in West Auckland.
Two police officers were shot - and a member of the public hit by a car - during a… Video, Audio
Breaking: Digby Webb already overseeing isolation facilities
In breaking news, it's been revealed the military official who was yesterday announced as the new head of our border controls has in fact been in charge of isolation facilities and repatriation for at… Audio
All Blacks' wisdom on keeping good mental health
It's men's health week and mental health continues to be a focus, as the country tries to tackle appalling rates of suicide and smash the stigma attached to mental illness.
Athletes are playing a… Audio
Benefit denials skyrocket for jobseekers with partners earning
The number of people being denied benefits because their partner earns too much has skyrocketed.
Jobseeker benefits can be cut to nothing depending on partners' incomes - despite recommendations that… Audio
Pilots respond to question of wearing masks on flights
There is some confusion about whether or not masks will be compulsory on inbound flights from Australia.
It comes as two New Zealand sisters from the UK tested positive for Covid-19 after transiting… Audio
New NZ Covid-19 cases dampen Pacific bubble hopes
The confirmation of new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand - and the associated administrative bungles - has dampened some enthusiasm for a travel bubble with the Pacific.
But it's also further… Audio
Drought: Auckland on cusp of water emergency as reservoirs dry
Auckland is on the cusp of an emergency water crisis as it stares down the barrel of the region's worst drought in 25 years with reservoirs at just 43 percent. The Auckland Council is scrambling to… Video, Audio
Evening business for 18 June 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Second round of gun reforms passed into law after delay
The government has pushed through its second tranche of firearm reforms, fifteen months since a gunman killed 51 people in Christchurch.
The legislation, which has been mired in delay, passed its… Audio