Lisa Owen

Retired search and rescue pilot John Funnell gave aerial assistance to the helicopter pilots who were recovering the injured from the Whakaari White Island volcanic eruption on Friday. He talks to… Audio

RNZ reporter Ben Strang is in Whakatāne with the latest details and analysis on the response to the Whakaari White Island eruption. Video, Audio

Men and women injured by surgical mesh implants - but denied ACC cover - are to have their cases reviewed in a major back down.

It's one of several recommendations in a report that heard from… Audio

Several iwi around the Eastern Bay of Plenty have placed rāhui over their coastlines to show their respect for the victims of the Whakaari eruption.

A rāhui is bestowed on an area where people have… Audio

RNZ reporter Ben Strang is in Whakatane. He joins Lisa Owen with the latest details as media await a press conference from police to reveal their plan for the recovery of bodies from Whakaari White… Video, Audio

Whakatāne Hospital staff say nothing could prepare them for the number of patients or the severity of the injuries they received on Monday.

Health Minister David Clark visited the hospital's… Video, Audio

The media's least likely ally - Winston Peters - has put a stake in the ground on the future of public broadcasting and NZME's proposal to buy its news rival, Stuff.

In a speech at Parliament on… Video, Audio

Hawke's Bay's leaders say a new social housing package will help to reach their goal of ending homelessness within five years.

Housing Ministers Megan Woods and Nanaia Mahuta were in the region on… Audio

The government has announced the pilot alcohol and drug treatment courts in Auckland and Waitakere will be made permanent, and a third will open next year in Waikato.

The announcement comes on the… Audio

Auckland commuters will be able to catch the bus again on Friday - with drivers back behind the wheel after taking strike action.

More than 50 bus routes operated by NZ Bus were cancelled this week… Audio

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

The government has moved one step closer towards the Northport proposal, but with a strong message it will work much more closely with key partners like the port owners and operators.

Cabinet… Audio

Precious donations of skin arrived on Thursday from the United States ready for use in pain staking labour intensive life-saving operations.

Twenty-one people remain in hospital after suffering… Video, Audio

Incredible new footage has emerged showing seemingly idyllic conditions as sightseers wandered around the White Island volcano before Monday's fatal eruption.

The video taken buy one of the tourists… Video, Audio

After days of planning and risk assessment, police say they will return to Whakaari White Island on Friday morning to bring back the bodies of those still there.

Eight people remain on the island -… Video, Audio

The Auckland City Mission's annual Christmas parcel distribution started today to help thousands of families during the holidays.

For the first time, it's handing out food and presents at four… Video, Audio

Newly appointed All Blacks coach Ian Foster is already talking about change and fresh ideas.

He was announced on Wednesday afternoon as the team's new head coach, replacing Steve Hansen who stepped… Video, Audio

Tourists say they have become more aware of the risks of travelling in New Zealand in the wake of the Whakaari White Island eruption, but it isn't a deterrent.

Tess Brunton reports. Audio

Locals say the Whakatāne community has been hit hard by the tragedy at Whakaari White Island.

They are doing whatever they can to help but are hoping tours continue.

One business owner says the… Video, Audio

The government is promising a major spend on infrastructure over the next five years, unveiling a $12 billion boost - with more than half going to transport.

The announcement is part of a plan to… Audio