Lisa Owen

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

At an emotional gathering the UK government has expressed regret to a Gisborne iwi whose ancestor Te Maro was shot dead by Captain Cook.

The British High Commissioner, Laura Clarke delivered the… Video, Audio

Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker has had to withdraw from his upcoming bout in London after picking up what's thought to be an illness caused by a spider bite.

Currently in Las Vegas, where he prepares for… Audio

A woman dubbed the 'Black Widow' may have to go to the High Court to get body samples of her dead husband released for testing in Australia.

Helen Milner is serving a 17-year jail sentence for… Audio

A pilot study has found alarming rates of hearing loss among 13 and 14-year-olds, with loud music on ear-buds and headphones getting the blame.

The National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing… Audio

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

After a tortuous ten-day wait between games it is finally the day for the All Blacks second pool match at the Rugby World Cup, with the New Zealanders taking on Canada in Oita.

Fans of both teams… Video, Audio

Hundreds of university staff have signed an open letter declaring racism and white supremacy have "no place" at the University of Auckland.

A new wave of posters and stickers promoting a recently… Video, Audio

There's been a spike in measles cases in Otago-Southland but the DHB says it needs to prioritise the vaccine.

In the past 48 hours 13 new measles cases have been confirmed in Queenstown, two in… Video, Audio

Descendants of the people killed at James Cook's first encounter were brought to tears as the British High Commissioner delivered her statement of regret to the hapū.

History was made as Laura Clarke… Video, Audio

They have a dog named "Beaudy", love Sevu Reece and watch every All Black game they can. There is a little part of All Black culture deep in Oita in southern Japan. Video, Audio

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says a proposal to legalise drug checks at music festivals will only send the wrong message to would-be users.

New Zealand First has put the brakes on Labour and… Video, Audio

What's the right age for kids to start using guns? At the the moment you have to be 16 to get a firearms licence, but younger children can still fire guns under the supervision of a licenced adult.

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