Lisa Owen

An abuse survivor says heads need to roll if trust is to be restored in the Royal Commission of inquiry into abuse in care.

The Minister responsible for the inquiry, Tracey Martin is demanding… Video, Audio

A record number of threatened kākā have been released into the Abel Tasman National Park.

Twelve of the native parrots - raised in captivity - flew from their purpose-built aviary at Bark Bay and… Video, Audio

While the Rugby World Cup dominates headlines it's not the only rugby tournament going on in Japan

Defence forces from around the globe taking part in their World Cup. The tournament has run… Video, Audio

For the second time in two years a government has announced the demise of the much-maligned school decile system.

Education Minister Chris Hipkins wants to replace the 1-10 decile number by 2022 with… Video, Audio

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

The Christchurch mosque attacks have been front-and-centre of what's been a jam-packed day for the Prime Minister at the United Nations.

Jacinda Ardern talked gun control with the US President Donald… Video, Audio

Internal Affairs Minister Tracy Martin has refused to express confidence in the leadership of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care, after it was revealed a convicted child sex offender… Video, Audio

The Minister responsible for the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in State Care has refused to express confidence in its leadership, following revelations a convicted sex offender attended some… Video, Audio

Fiji authorities are hosing down widespread rumours of another coup, as civil society groups started warning their members to prepare for unrest. The Fiji Muslim League sent out a memo to all its… Video, Audio

A jury has been told specific details about the way grass was folded on a secluded Whanganui track as it considers the circumstances around missing man Brett Hall's disappearance.

David Lyttle is… Audio

Researchers say the first comprehensive survey on the health and wellbeing of trans and non-binary New Zealanders reveals serious health inequities.

The Counting Ourselves report was released on… Video, Audio

Auckland Council says an independent review has been launched into how a young man died after an accident on a Lime scooter a week ago.

The Council's director of regulatory services, Craig Hobbs… Video, Audio

The All Blacks made a flying start to the defence of their Rugby World Cup title in Japan over the weekend, beating the Springboks 23-13 in Yokohama to take control of Pool B, and stamp their mark on… Video, Audio

Beneficiaries say despite the government's promise to overhaul the welfare system, they're still struggling to make ends meet.

A petition has been delivered to Jacinda Ardern's electorate office in… Video, Audio

Young New Zealanders say the Prime Minster needs to tell world leaders to stop dithering and actually do something to avoid a global climate-change catastrophe.

Jacinda Ardern's in New York to attend… Video, Audio

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Two people have been found guilty of what has been described as the "barbaric" torture and murder of an Auckland teenager.

Toko Shane Winter, who is… Video, Audio

New Zealand will crack the five million people mark next year according to Census 2018 data released on Monday.

The detailed information has been a long time coming and follows delays caused by a… Video, Audio

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

A Christchurch Councillor has identified himself as the person at the centre of an investigation into misconduct allegations involving interactions with young people but Councillor Deon Swiggs has… Video, Audio

Auckland Council says like many other cities it's grappling with the balance between safety and demand for e-scooters. Council and Auckland Transport licence electric scooter companies in the city… Video, Audio