Lisa Owen

The massive fire burning at SkyCity's Cconvention Centre has dampened down but fire crews are still battling flames and flare-ups.

While the fire is still active, firefighters say they're now in a… Audio

Farmers won't have to start paying for their emissions until 2025, as long as they make progress in finding ways to measure and price emissions at the farm level.

But in the meantime legislation will… Video, Audio

The government has announced what's its calling a world first to ensure the agricultural sector is responsible for its emissions, but will it be enough to keep farmers and environmentalists happy?

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The Olympic games has come to Whanganui - but not as we know it. More than 50 kaumātua - Māori elders - have taken part in the Taipahake Olympics - trying their hand at javelin, shot put and even a… Video, Audio

More than a hundred years since armed constabulary troops desecrated the peaceful Taranaki settlement Parihaka, the Crown is owning up to its wrongs, and the people of Parihaka are starting to heal.

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The government is under pressure to limit harm from measles as it spreads to vulnerable Pacific Islands countries.

In Samoa, an outbreak was declared after a toddler died in Apia's hospital of a… Video, Audio

The Green Party has struck an eleventh hour deal on anti-terrorism legislation after a breakdown in negotiations between Labour and National.

The tough measures clamping down on returning foreign… Audio

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

Environmentalists are accusing the government of selling out over its deal with farmers.

Agriculture makes up nearly half of New Zealand's carbon emissions.

But under a new plan unveiled on… Audio

What is going to happen to the eight million litres of firefighting water in the SkyCity Convention Centre basement carpark?

Auckland Council officials are waiting on tests to see what if any… Video, Audio

After more than 50 hours fighting the fire at the SkyCity Convention Centre in central Auckland, firefighters say the blaze is under control, but it is not over.

Eight million litres of… Video, Audio

The All Blacks have made a bold call, selecting Scott Barrett ahead of Sam Cane for Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against England in Yokohama.

As reported by RNZ, Barrett will start in the… Video, Audio

Seventy-two prisoners held unlawfully in solitary confinement at Auckland Prison 20 years ago will finally receive a government payout, which could top $1 million.

For their lawyer, Tony Ellis, who… Audio

A SkyCity worker says he was outraged when staff were initially told yesterday they had to take annual leave if they wanted to go home as the nearby international convention centre burned.

The… Video, Audio

The blaze at SkyCity's under-construction convention centre has burned more than 24 hours, but questions are already being asked about what the economic cost will be to Auckland.

Both SkyCity and… Video, Audio

SkyCity's boss says the fire ravaged convention centre will rise like a phoenix from the ashes. And the goals of the casino operator and Fletcher Building remain the same - to finish an iconic… Video, Audio

The fire at the site of the partially completed SkyCity Convention Centre has burned for more than 24 hours.

More than 100 firefighters have been fighting the blaze since early on Monday afternoon.

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The All Blacks won't be the only ones feeling plenty of nerves ahead of this weekend's Rugby World Cup semi-final against England in Yokohama. Spare a thought for the families of the players who are… Video, Audio

Countdown stores have turned their lights down, shut off music and announcements and even sent some staff off its floors to make it easier for people with autism to brave the supermarket.

It's a new… Video, Audio

It's make or break for the voluntary euthanasia bill tonight, with MPs due to vote on whether New Zealand should vote on the issue at next year's election.

The End of Life Choice member's bill, in… Video, Audio