Lisa Owen
Harry speaks on 'great sadness' of giving up royal duties
For the first time Prince Harry has spoken publicly about his great sadness at being forced to give up his royal duties as part of an official exit deal.
At the weekend Buckingham Palace announced… Video, Audio
National Party office burglary a 'sinister' start to election year
The National Party says a burglary at its Auckland headquarters is a sinister start to election year.
Three laptops were taken from the office in Greenlane in the break in - yet other other items… Video, Audio
Bay of Plenty tsunami alert blamed on old IT system
Fire and Emergency say last night's accidental Tsunami warning was the result of an old IT system, that is no longer in use.
Sirens started sounding at about 9:15pm on Sunday from Te Puke to Waihi… Audio
Manhattan apartment gets load of letters addressed to Santa
For reasons unknown, a Manhatten apartment recieves an avalanche of letters addressed to Santa - and the couple on the recieving end decided to do something about it. Jim Glaub and Dylan Parker set up… Audio
Checkpoint: The Best of 2019
2019 has been a massive year, we've seen the worse terrorist attack in New Zealand's history, the re-entry of Pike River mine, and more recently, the Whakaari Island disaster. Checkpoint has brought… Audio
US man with 75 percent burns to body faces marathon recovery
The family of a US man who recently came out of a coma after suffering burns to 75 percent of his body say he faces a marathon recovery not disimilar to those burned on Whakaari-White Island. Pierre… Audio
Boxing Day sales not always a bargain
Traditional boxing day sales are pratically a bloody sport; one that some can't resist, while others would rather put their knuckles to a cheese grater. Either way the big question is. are you… Audio
Pets being abandoned ahead of festive break
Animal charities are bracing themselves for a busy Christmas, with people already giving up their pets rather than pay for catteries and kennels over the festive period. Helping You Help Animals… Audio
Hundreds of families get helping hand from Wellington City Mission
A Wellington solo mother opened her door this morning to find hampers of food and presents as part of a charity drive. Eve Randall is one of 200 families getting a helping hand from the City Mission… Audio
Immigration staff to clear visas for asylum-seekers
Immigration staff are working through the holiday break to try to clear a backlog of visas for asylum-seekers. The agency has apologised to those affected, who have struggled with delays and new… Audio
Search for two Whakaari victims called off
The official search for the two missing victims of the Whakaari / White Island disaster has been called off. Extensive shoreline and aerial sweeps have found no sign of 40-year-old tour guide Hayden… Audio
DOC fighting to end poaching in Akaroa marine reserve
It is one of the only places in the world where seeing rare marine life is guaranteed, but the Department of Conservation is worried rule-breakers will put marine reserves off Banks Peninsula at risk.
…Australia fires: NSW communities fear weather changes
Federal MP for Macquire Susan Templeman says her community of the Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury is surrounded by three fires and Saturday is expected to bring weather conditions that will only fan the… Video, Audio
Final day of gun buyback draws to a close
The countdown is on for gun owners to hand in their now banned firearms.
The government's buy-back scheme runs out at midnight Friday - but gun owners will have to get an event before 8pm or before… Audio
'Gutless' Mark Lundy told to let it go as he remains behind bar
Convicted murderer Mark Lundy is being described as a gutless man, who needs to stop wasting court time and resources.
Today, the Supreme Court dismissed Lundy's latest appeal against his conviction.
…Samoa measles crisis: Helping Hands volunteers feeding families
The death toll from Samoa's measles epidemic has risen to 73, as a state of emergency is extended in the country.
As medical staff continue to work around the clock, and the country welcomes… Video, Audio
Australia fires: Prime Minister cuts holiday short as criticism grows
Stinging criticism has forced the Australian Prime Minister to cut short a holiday in Hawaii, as rampant bushfires swallow up large chunks of New South Wales.
Scott Morrison's return follows the… Video, Audio
Evening business for 20 December 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Whakaari tour guide Hayden Marshall-Inman's life celebrated
The missing Whakaari tour guide Hayden Marshall-Inman died a hero, giving his life to save others, according to the helicopter pilots who were first on the island to rescue survivors.
The bodies of… Audio
Rāhui on Wellington Harbour after sewage spill
It could be the new year before people are able to safely swim in parts of Wellington Harbour, after a burst pipe sent large amounts of wastewater and raw sewage into the sea.
Millions of litres of… Video, Audio
