Lisa Owen
Taboo on salary talk hampering pay equity - female researchers
Women working in research say breaking the taboo of talking about salary may be a way forward on pay equity.
A Canterbury University study, released on Thursday, found women working in research in… Audio
Govt committed to 'income adequacy' - Sepuloni
Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni is refusing to commit to increasing benefit levels, despite skyrocketing demand for hardship grants to help people pay for food and housing.
She talked to… Audio
NZ govt 'alert but not alarmed' by coronavirus outbreak
"Alert but not alarmed" - that's how the Health Minister is describing New Zealand's response to the coronavirus outbreak in China.
David Clark fronted to media on Thursday afternoon to outline how… Audio
Coronavirus: NZers trapped in Wuhan as virus spreads
New Zealanders visiting relatives in China are now trapped in Wuhan with the city in lockdown over the deadly coronavirus.
At least 17 people are dead and more than 500 infected in China alone, as… Audio
Christchurch buskers festival goes ahead despite money woes
Tonight Christchurch's Bread & Circus Buskers festival is swinging into action, and its promising to lure the biggest crowds to the central city since pre-earthquake times.
But organisers admit the… Audio
Labour signs up to Facebook ad transparency rules
Bombarded by ads on your Facebook feed and ever wondered how they got there?
This election year the Labour Party is signing up to Facebook's advertising transparency rules, which means you''ll be… Video, Audio
Record rent prices as Wellington faces major property shortage
A massive shortage of rental properties in Wellington is fueling record price increases, with the median weekly rent cracking the $600 mark for the first time ever last month.
A tenants' advocacy… Video, Audio
Evening business for Thursday 23 January 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Labour pledges positive, robust 2020 election campaign
Relentlessly positive, robust, and factual - Labour has unveiled its election strategy for 2020.
Labour MPs were in Martinborough for their annual caucus retreat on Thursday - and their eyes are… Video, Audio
Coronavirus: Lance O'Sullivan urges less hysteria better vaccination planning
New Zealand doctor Lance O'Sullivan fears the spread of hysteria over the deadly coronovirus, saying the answer to outbreaks like this one is better vaccination programmes.
At least 17 people are… Video, Audio
The benefit battle: 'Every cent counts'
The number of people desperate for government help to pay for essentials like food and rent is skyrocketing - with advocates warning that won't change until baseline benefits increase.
Figures… Video, Audio
Auckland power cut: Vector investigates after major disruption
Vector Energy is investigating after two hours of patchy power cuts hit Auckland's central business district and busy inner city suburbs on Thursday afternoon.
Lifts stopped, traffic lights were out… Video, Audio
HelloFresh customers charged despite holiday cancellations
Customers of a meal subscription service, HelloFresh, have been left with a sour taste in their mouths after being charged for deliveries they say they cancelled.
Families say they had to throw out… Audio
Epic bike ride protest to Parliament stalled by security
A couple's epic tandem cycle from Dunedin to Parliament to call for increased Pharmac funding has been marred at the final hurdle, with a confrontation with Parliament security.
Julian and Camilla… Video, Audio
Ancient volcanic rock transformed into New Plymouth sculpture
Tonnes of ancient volcanic rock are being transformed into works of fine art on New Plymouth's Coastal Walkway. Twenty-seven artists - including three from overseas - have set up camp on the popular… Audio
Porirua earthquake simulation to help hillside homes
There are hopes an earthquake simulation in Porirua might result in homes being better prepared for a big shake. Houses on Christchurch's Port Hills suffered more damage than houses in other areas… Video, Audio
Controversial US dog trainer defies petition to bar NZ entry
A controversial American dog trainer says he's still coming to New Zealand to run a seminar despite a petition against his entry to the country.
Dog behaviourists and trainers don't want Jeff Gellman… Audio
Greens concerned as RocketLab launches for US military agency
The Greens want the government to take a tougher line on firing cargo into space - or so-called payloads - for foreign interests ahead of Rocket Lab's launch for a US military agency in charge of US… Audio
Evening business for 22 January 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Summer access fee planned for Remarkables ski field road
A major South Island ski operator plans to install a barrier and charge people to access the popular road to the Remarkables ski area near Queenstown during summer.
NZSki, which maintains the… Audio