Lisa Owen
Kiwi Jono Ridler sets new ultra-distance marathon swim record after 33 hours in the water
Swimmer Jono Ridler is just a few hours away from making it to shore in his record-breaking non-stop 100km open water swim, from Aotea Great Barrier Island to Narrow Neck beach on Auckland's North… Video, Audio
Tobacco industry targeting children via vapes - New Plymouth Mayor
New Plymouth's mayor says New Zealand needs to take a leaf out of Australia's book and tighten up vaping regulations.
Australia is limiting vape flavours, bringing in "pharmaceutical-style"… Audio
Whaitiri resignation a surprise to PM Hipkins while in London
Meka Whatiri's surprise defection has come while Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is in London for the King's Coronation.
He received the news not long after touching down in the UK.
Our reporter Katie… Video, Audio
Evening business for 3 May 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6326661410112 Video, Audio
Security boosted at Auckland school to halt vaping in toilets
Security cameras and QR codes to access toilets are some of the tools used to tackle students vaping at an Auckland high school.
Australia's announced a raft of new vape rules including making it… Video, Audio
NZ boxer David Light's future uncertain after minor stroke
New Zealand boxer David Light's future in the ring is uncertain after the 31-year-old suffered a minor stroke.
The cruiserweight fighter became unwell upon returning home to New Zealand after his… Video, Audio
Weather: Ruatoki and water treatment plant cut-off by flooding
Wild weather is bearing down on the Bay of Plenty, and is expected to deteriorate in Taranaki and Northland later tonight.
Some Bay of Plenty residents are being told to boil water because of… Video, Audio
Shock resignation: Labour minister Whaitiri defects to Te Pāti Māori
In an election year bombshell, Labour minister Meka Whaitiri has jumped ship, her shock defection blindsiding her own caucus - including the Prime Minister.
She remains in Parliament as an… Audio
Toll confirmed for new Whangaparaoa Penlink road
A long promised Auckland highway will cost motorists who want to drive over it. The O Mahurangi Penlink connection is set to open in 2026, and will connect the Whangaparoa Peninsula to State Highway… Video, Audio
Southland ploughman taking tractor to World Championships in Estonia
A Southland farmer's had to dig deep and exceptionally straight to win a ploughing contest that will see him represent NZ at the world champs in Estonia next year.
Riversdale crop farmer Mark Dillon… Video, Audio
Mama Hooch sex attacks: Fourth man stands trial in Christchurch
A fourth man charged with sexual violation connected to Christchurch bar Mama Hooch is standing trial.
The accused is friends with two other men found guilty last week of a raft of charges including… Video, Audio
Coromandel roads closed again as more torrential rain hits
More torrential rain is on the way for storm hit regions already battling to keep roads open due to slips after today's deluges.
Some regions have recorded almost a month's worth of rain in two days… Audio
Papakura High School shares CCTV footage of break-ins
Papakura High School has released CCTV footage after three brazen break-ins at the school in a month.
The thieves, wearing masks and hoods, took off with Chromebooks and iPads, kicking in doors and… Video, Audio
Evening business for 1 May 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6326549624112 Video, Audio
Warriors tickets for stragglers as Stats NZ tries for 90 percent Census
Stats NZ has been giving away free Warriors tickets and food vouchers to coax people into completing the Census.
But it cannot say exactly how much it has spent on incentives as the deadline to fill… Video, Audio
NZ golfer Steven Alker scores win at PGA Champions Tour
Hamilton golfer Steven Alker has scored an emotional first win of the year on the PGA's Champions Tour.
Alker defended his Insperity Invitational title in Houston with a four shot victory. It was his… Video, Audio
Transport Minister on rapid review into latest KiwiRail disruptions
Transport Minister Michael Wood has ordered a 30-day rapid review into the latest KiwiRail disruptions. He talks to Lisa Owen.
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Commuter chaos in Wellington after KiwiRail equipment failure
Commuter chaos, passengers left on the platform, a please explain from the Beehive, and a "rapid review" announced.
The train schedule in Wellington has been slashed in half and the services that are… Video, Audio
Crime rise on Karangahape Road hurting local businesses
Auckland's Karangahape Road is home to more than 400 businesses and is widely known for its restaurants, coffee shops and boisterous night life.
But street crime is causing headaches for business… Audio
Cyclone-hit region's mayors still waiting on plans for fixes, rebuilds
Two and half months on from devastating cyclone Gabrielle, life is not back to normal in the hardest hit regions, and will not be for some time.
A number of roads including major state highways… Video, Audio
