Lisa Owen
Air NZ to promote flight deals as Asian market slumps earnings
Air New Zealand expects to make up to $75 million less as a direct result of the coronavirus outbreak.
Restrictions and reduced capacity flights are in place for a number of routes but, to make up… Audio
Dreamworld tragedy 'a systemic failure on aspects of safety'
"A systemic failure by Dreamworld in relation to all aspects of safety". Damning words from Queensland coroner James McDougall today, as he blasted the Australian theme park for "dangerous" failures… Video, Audio
Hannah Tamaki tipped to be on Dancing with the Stars 2020
Politicians who have appeared on Dancing with the Stars over the last 15 years say the publicity could backfire for would-be politician Hannah Tamaki.
RNZ understands the Destiny Church pastor and… Audio
'Time to look at reciprocal laws on deportees' - Simon Bridges
National leader Simon Bridges talks to Lisa Owen about the government toughening its stance on Australian criminals in New Zealand.
"If it's right in principal and fair's fair, why wouldn't you do… Video, Audio
National pressures govt to get tough on Australian criminals
The National Party is putting pressure on the Prime Minister to take a tougher stance on deporting Australian criminals ahead of her trip across the Tasman this week.
National leader Simon Bridges… Audio
Evening business for 24 February 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Cricket: Demons of Australia banished as Southee bags five wickets
It was Tim Southee who starred on Sunday and Monday, claiming five wickets from the world's best test team.
He spoke to Alex Perrottet just after leaving the field.
The Black Caps take on India in… Video, Audio
Cricket: Black Caps dominate India at the Basin
The Black Caps completed one of their most comprehensive victories in Test cricket beating top ranked India by 10 wickets at the Basin Reserve.
The home side took just 90 minutes on the fourth day to… Audio
Prosecutions possible after Dreamworld fatal tragedy
A Queensland coroner has referred the owner of Dreamworld to authorities for possible prosecution over the deaths of four people on the Thunder River Rapids water ride in 2016.
Coroner James… Audio
Record number of flu vaccines ordered for New Zealand
A record number of flu vaccines has been ordered for New Zealand in case a coronavirus outbreak coincides with flu season.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been outlining how the health system is… Audio
Coronavirus: Is NZ ready for a worst-case economic scenario?
Hundreds of North Island forestry workers could be relocated to conservation jobs in Southland to soften the economic impact of the Covid-19 outbreak.
A Treasury advisory group is predicting a… Video, Audio
Crusaders rugby gear goes for sale with new logo
Crusaders fans are getting the chance to update their old jerseys with the team's new logo, instead of buying a new one. The Super Rugby franchise retired its knight and sword logo in November… Audio
Tourist bus convoy heads back into Milford Sound
Dozens of tourist buses were allowed to travel the Milford Road today for the first time since a storm closed the road at the start of Feburary.
The popular tourist area was hit by heavy rain and… Audio
Beatings described in Hawke's Bay slavery trial
A Samoan man who the Crown says was trafficked to New Zealand and used as a slave, says he was being constantly beaten by the man who brought him here. He is one of 13 complainants giving evidence in… Audio
Criminal Cases Review Commission launched
People who think they've suffered a miscarriage of justice will soon be able to raise their complaints with a new Criminal Cases Review Commission. It will open in July and be based in Hamilton - a… Audio
Detective stood down in Brisbane car fire killing investigation
People who think they've suffered a miscarriage of justice will soon be able to raise their complaints with a new Criminal Cases Review Commission.
It will open in July and be based in Hamilton - a… Audio
Grace Millane's killer sentenced - what happened in court
The man who strangled the British backpacker Grace Millane to death in his central Auckland apartment will spend at least 17 years behind bars.
The 28-year-old man, whose name remains suppressed… Video, Audio
Cricket: White Ferns fresh-faced for Twenty20 World Cup
The New Zealand women's cricket team are hoping to reverse recent fortunes at pinnacle events when the Twenty20 World Cup gets underway in Australia this weekend.
Across both the one-day and T20… Audio
Families uncertain, stressed as disability rehab centre closes
Laura Fergusson Rehabilitation is closing in Auckland, Waikato and Whanganui, and only 14 of the 124 people needing rehabilitation and respite care have found somewhere else to go.
The non-profit… Video, Audio
Two Australian Diamond Princess evacuees with coronavirus
Two Australian passengers evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan have tested positive for coronavirus raising questions about how the New Zealand evacuees will fare over the coming… Audio