Lisa Owen

As Christchurch prepares to mark a year since the horrific terror attack which claimed 51 lives, worshippers from Al Noor and Linwood mosques have come together to share in prayer.

Hundreds of… Audio

More border restrictions will be announced by the Prime Minister over the weekend as the number of cases of Covid-19 globally continues to rise.

There are now nearly 130,000 cases of the coronavirus… Audio

Staying home, the markets have taken a pounding for the second day in a row. Mark Lister, head of private wealth research at Craig's Investment Partners, talks to Lisa Owen. Video, Audio

Disneyland closes its theme parks and cruise lines across the United States, Broadway shuts down and the PGA is cancelled as the Covid-19 coronavirus takes a stranglehold on the US economy.

In… Video, Audio

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The jury in the trial of a police officer accused of raping his colleague has heard three different versions of what happened… Audio

Business has nose-dived for a NZ souvenir maker who says shops are shutting and people are being laid off.

Tourism Industry boss Chris Roberts is calling on the government to lift the travel ban on… Video, Audio

The government here doesn't appear to be readying to follow in the United States footsteps with its Europe travel ban.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand has been tough and swift with… Audio

US President Donald Trump has suspended all travel from Europe to the United States for 30 days, because of Covid-19.

In a prime time address from the Oval Office, the US President criticised Europe… Audio

The New Zealand Olympic Committee isn't letting speculation around the coronavirus and this year's Games get in the way of further additions to the Kiwi team.

Canoe slalom athletes Luuka Jones and… Audio

It's the eve of the much-awaited National Rugby League season, with the Warriors taking on Newcastle across the ditch on Saturday night.

But in what's become a regular tradition, a sex scandal is… Audio

About 750 kilometres east of the South Island, farmers on the Chatham Islands are also feeling the pressure of drought. The cluster of islands were included in this morning's large drought… Audio

The Prime Minister has announced a relief package for drought-hit areas around New Zealand, unlocking millions of dollars in financial support.

Jacinda Ardern visited the Far North to see the parched… Audio

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

The Ministry of Health is looking to toughen up rules around self-isolation to stem the spread of Covid-19.

There are more than 2,000 people registered as being in self-isolation in New Zealand, with… Video, Audio

US President Donald Trump has announced a 30-day ban on travel from Europe to the United States.

The news has rocked markets, with Auckland Airport calling a trading halt on Thursday afternoon.

It… Video, Audio

Auckland Airport has placed itself in a trading halt. RNZ Business reporter Nona Pelletier discusses the markets with Lisa Owen. Video, Audio

New Zealand has no plans to immediately roll out a major Covid-19 stimulus package like the one unveiled in Australia.

The Australian government has announced a multi-billion dollar plan to keep… Audio

US President Donald Trump has announced the United States will suspend travel from Europe to the US for 30 days.

"It looks like Wall Street will be opening about five percent lower. That was not the… Video, Audio

The World Health Organisation has declared a global pandemic in the wake of Covid-19 and US President Donald Trump's has announced travel from Europe to the US has been suspended for 30 days.

That… Video, Audio

Almost a year on from the Christchurch terror attacks, a high school in South Auckland has a special gift for the city's Muslim community.

Staff and students at James Cook High School in Manurewa… Video, Audio