Lisa Owen

A witness to a fatal lime scooter accident says the rider was catapulted over the scooter's handlebars, on what appeared to be a clear flat section of road in near perfect conditions at Auckland's… Video, Audio

Is he optimistic? or does he just have too much money? We're wondering which applies to the man who has bet $50,000 on New Zealand to win the Rugby World Cup. And that same bloke has bet another… Audio

When kiwi teenagers reach 16 years old, they can legally get a gun license, have sex and even get married - but they're not allowed to vote.

But a campaign is underway to change that, with young… Audio

While tonight's opening ceremony and opening match in Tokyo between hosts Japan and Russia at the Rugby World Cup are the major focus for today, the All Blacks went through their captains run this… Audio

There has been another huge haul of methamphetamine, with police saying Kiwi drug users are being targeted because they are prepared to pay a premium for their high.

Police have seized 216 kilos of… Audio

An ad campaign encouraging people to vote in local body elections - which features a poo emoji and the catchphrase 'Give a shit - vote today' - has kicked up a stink in New Plymouth. Video, Audio

The Ritchies bus company has been fined and ordered to pay $750,000 in reparations to the families of those killed and injured in the 2016 Christmas Eve bus crash.

The bus was carrying 53 people from… Video, Audio

A new housing report paints a picture of 'greedy' landlords exploiting tenants with inflated prices, adding to a housing affordability crisis in Central Otago. Video, Audio

Those at the frontline of Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago's housing crisis say the problem is now too big to be solved locally. They say legislation is hamstringing authorities and reliable… Audio

Rugby fans will be holding their breath tonight as the the Rugby World Cup kicks off. And it's not necessarily the score they wil be worrying about, but Spark Sports living-streaming of the matches… Audio

After the build-up and preamble the Rugby World Cup finally kicks off on Friday night with the opening ceremony and the first match between hosts Japan and Russia in Tokyo.

The game is a sell-out, as… Video, Audio

A warning to middle aged Fleetwood Mac fans - if you turn up with a skin full at the gig - it will likely be the most expensive concert you never saw.

Dunedin police say people downing cheap alcohol… Video, Audio

In an upstairs room at a New Plymouth lifestyle block - with a view across to Mt Taranaki - a scientist is helping colleagues fly drones into volcanic plumes half a world away in Papua New Guinea.

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The government has stepped in to buy Kate Sheppard's former Christchurch home, where the petition demanding womens' voting rights was glued together, 126 years ago.

The villa will become an… Video, Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is looking to take a more hands-off approach to the Ihumātao dispute while she's overseas, saying she expects other ministers to deal with it until she's back in New… Audio

As submissions close on the government's Abortion Legislation Bill, some parents of children with disabilities say they're concerned the bill will lead to more abortions on the grounds of disability. 

The government and Auckland Council are being told they can't just wash their hands of the Ihumātao land dispute.

Mana whenua want the contested land returned, but both the council and the government… Video, Audio

Over 250 South Canterbury farmers met with government officials on Thursday to vent their frustrations over the new freshwater policy.

Earlier this month, the government announced its plan to restore… Audio

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

Sanitary pad company, Libra says an advertisement depicting menstrual blood for the first time on prime time TV in Australia was aimed at breaking down taboos around periods - not shocking people.

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