Lisa Owen
Evening business for 4 October 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Rugby World Cup: All Blacks make 13 changes for Namibia match
There are some brand new changes to the All Blacks' lineup against Namibia on Sunday, with all eyes on returning forward Brodie Retallick.
It's the first time he'll run out in Black since late July… Video, Audio
Universities struggle with students' mental health needs
Universities say they don't have the resources to cope with the ever-increasing demand from students for mental health support.
The Vice Chancellor of Victoria University says there's a "massively… Audio
Government scraps 'racist' refugee policy
The government is scrapping a major barrier for refugees from Africa and the Middle East to resettle in New Zealand, that's long been touted as racist by migrant advocates.
The policy ruled that… Video, Audio
Whanganui-Raetihi road collapses, may take years to fix
A 400-metre stretch of State Highway 4 between Whanganui and Raetihi has completely collapsed after a slip, and there are concerns it could take years to rebuild. Video, Audio
Gender equality must start on screen - Geena Davis
Hollywood actor Geena Davis has told an audience in Auckland that changes to gender inequality should begin on screen.
The star is one of the headline speakers at the two-day Power of Inclusion film… Video, Audio
Auckland Port's days are numbered - Shane Jones
The Associate Minister of Transport Shane Jones says Auckland's port's days are numbered and the 'epic' $10 billion move to Northland should happen.
A government-commissioned working group has… Video, Audio
Full investigation needed into complaints against Deon Swiggs
An independent investigator has found that complaints of inappropriate behaviour against a Christchurch councillor will require a full investigation.
Deon Swiggs has been on leave from council duties… Video, Audio
No targets yet on fixing energy hardship - Megan Woods
The Energy Minister is confident a raft of changes unveiled on Thursday will help cut the number of households in energy hardship.
But Megan Woods says it's too early to set targets or commit to… Video, Audio
How NZ athletes are preparing for heat of Japan Olympics 2020
World class opposition won't be the only thing standing between New Zealand's top athletes and success at next year's Tokyo Olympics.
Next year's Games in Japan are expected to be the hottest in… Video, Audio
Will National propose fines for parents of truant teens?
Should parents of teenagers who leave school early and don't go into education or training be fined?
It's one of the policies the National Party is reportedly looking into as part of its social… Audio
Mosque shooter's trial to stay in Christchurch
The High Court in Christchurch was packed on Thursday morning where lengthy legal arguments were expected to be heard around why the Brenton Tarrant trial should be moved away from the city.
About 80… Video, Audio
Govt urged to act after NZ orphan reported in Syria refugee camp
The government is being urged to act swiftly after reports that the orphaned child of a New Zealand woman is in a Syrian refugee camp.
Save the Children says it's in contact with the three-year-old's… Audio
Evening business for Thursday 3 October
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Rugby World Cup: 'A sweaty ball's more slippery than a rainy ball'
The All Blacks have made it two from two at the Rugby World Cup in Japan, trouncing Canada 63-0 in Oita after what seemed like an eternity between games. It was only the second time the team has kept… Audio
Measles outbreak: Father's kiss of near death
An Auckland father is facing a long, slow recovery after contracting measles and then encephalitis from a person he came into contact with for less than two minutes. Video, Audio
Pike River re-entry: Families get closer to men they lost
Pike River families have stood for the first time at the wall that separates them from the men they lost in the mine nine years ago.
About 30 family members took it in turns to travel the dark, wet… Video, Audio
Govt promises lower power prices with new rules
The public are being promised lower power prices as part of a suite of a changes to the electricity market - but how much and when remain up in the air.
The Energy Minister Megan Woods has committed… Video, Audio
Locals petition to stop development near Whenuapai Air Base
More than 15,000 people have signed a petition opposing a planned housing development next to the Whenuapai Air Base in Auckland, saying a court ruling may have jeopardised the military's use of the… Audio
Self-proclaimed healer responds to NZ sceptics' criticism
A woman who bills herself as a psychic surgeon says attempts to shut down her shows are unfair and she has helped heal people with many illnesses, including Parkinsons & brain tumours.
The New… Video, Audio