Lisa Owen

Jurors in the trial of a Samoan chief accused of slavery has retired to consider their verdict.

Joseph Auga Matamata denies 11 charges of human trafficking and 13 charges of dealing in slaves between… Audio

As economies around the world recoil in the face of COVID-19, their carbon emissions are also shrinking.

With businesses shutting up shop and global supply chains disrupted, pollution from transport… Video, Audio

The company that terminated a 11-day cruise for 150 passengers in Wellington today says the decision was necessary as international borders begin shutting.

Checkpoint spoke to some of those… Audio

The Prime Minister has told event organisers around the country to cancel all gatherings of more than 500 people to help slow the spread of coronavirus.

Jacinda Ardern made the announcement on Monday… Video, Audio

Some local sports clubs may not survive the Covid-19 pandemic, as the outbreak continues to decimate the sporting calendar.

Events and matches across the globe are either being cancelled or going… Audio

Today's cancellation of Polyfest over Covid-19 fears could be the death knell for the event - the second year in a row it has had to be canned.

About 110,000 people normally attend the four-day… Video, Audio

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

Drug buying agency Pharmac is warning further disruptions to medicine supplies are inevitable, as measures are taken to restrict the spread of Covid-19.

Increasing restrictions on air travel and… Video, Audio

In Wellington more than 100 passengers onboard a luxury yacht have been left stranded after their cruise was cancelled despite no cases of Covid-19 or anyone feeling ill.

Passengers on board the Le… Video, Audio

Air New Zealand is likely to reduce its workforce by 30 percent as the effects of Covid-19 take their toll on the aviation industry.

This could mean up to 3,500 employees potentially may lose their… Video, Audio

On Monday afternoon Jacinda Ardern revealed that Treasury is predicting the economic impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus is likely to be more severe than the Global Financial Crisis.

It comes as… Video, Audio

The NRL rugby league season is officially underway - but hopes aren't high for the Warriors this year.

Having finished 13th of 16 teams last season, the competition's lone New Zealand side haven't… Audio

The University of Otago is embarking on ambitious research to better understand the mental health impact of the Christchurch mosque attacks.

Almost a year on, some are so traumatised they are not… Video, Audio

The major Auckland festival Pasifika was cancelled in an announcement on Friday morning, just before the weekend event was about to launch.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff told Lisa Owen it was a tough… Video, Audio

Global markets have suffered record falls as alarm over the coronavirus intensifes.

When Wall St finally closed after its worst day since 1987 it wasn't just the sound of the Stock Exchange bell… Audio

Travellers passing through the new $29 million airport terminal in New Plymouth next week will find themselves immersed in the culture of the local hapū Puketapu.

The building has been designed to… Video, Audio

An Auckland businesswoman has set up a pop-up Pasifika, saying it is unfair the festival's been cancelled when other events have not been.

Auckland Council has canned the festival due to be held at… Video, Audio

Dozens of Wellington businesses were affected by a burst water main in the central city on which forced Wellington Water to shut-off the taps.

Those who remained at work were asked to use toilets in… Video, Audio

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

One year on from the mosque attacks, many in New Zealand are still trying to recover - whether from injuries, struggles with mental health, or coming to grips with living without a loved one.

One… Video, Audio