Lisa Owen

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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National leader Simon Bridges travelled to Wanaka today and promised a much-needed birthing unit if his party is elected next year.

Maternity care in Wanaka has come under increased scrutiny since… Video, Audio

The All Blacks have named their team to play their old foes the Springboks in their Rugby World Cup opener in Tokyo on Saturday.

If you're just joining us, Richie Mo'unga is back at first five - with… Video, Audio

The countdown is on to the All Blacks' World Cup opener against South Africa on Saturday night and as they battle to train through the heat in Kashiwa, there's also the pressure of trying to win a… Video, Audio

One of world's oldest bird species has been found in North Canterbury.

Bony-toothed birds, an ancient family of huge seafaring birds, were thought to have evolved in the Northern Hemisphere - but… Video, Audio

Bell Block residents and local hapū say they are "stoked" that the New Plymouth District Council is to be prosecuted over a massive discharge of raw sewage into the Mangati Stream in January.

More… Video, Audio

One in ten primary schools surveyed by the Cancer Society have students who are vaping - even though under 18s shouldn't be able to buy the products.

More than 300 schools responded to the… Video, Audio

A tiny kitten was almost yesterday's news after it got caught up in newspapers being loaded on to a recycling belt at a wellington waste station.

Luckily the kitten was plucked to safety, just in… Video, Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is defending her decision to leave New Zealand while the Labour Party is still dealing with the mishandling of sexual assault allegations.

Ms Ardern is in Japan this… Audio

The pressure is back on the government to sort out the Ihumātao land dispute, with the Māori King and mana whenua on Wednesday clear and united in their hope to see the land returned.

Kīngi Tuheitia… Video, Audio

Hundreds of jobs, billions of dollars, and one ring to rule them all - Lord of the Rings is coming back home.

Tech-giant Amazon has announced it'll film a TV series here, based in Auckland, set in an… Audio

Broadcaster Mark Sainsbury wants the government to establish a "champion for the elderly".

Mr Sainsbury appeared before the Health Select Committee on Wednesday morning to speak to his petition… Video, Audio

Petrol retailer Z Energy says it cannot always compete with rival companies like Gull because it is a much smaller company.

The comments come after Gull says its competitors such as Z and BP,  jumped… Video, Audio

The Energy Minister says she expects petrol prices to come down as quickly as they went up after Saudi Arabia revealed that damage to its production facilities is not as bad as first thought.

On… Video, Audio

Z Energy is defending yesterday's six cent price hike, saying that's how much it would have cost to replace the fuel in its tanks.

Z and BP both increased their prices by six cents after drone… Audio

The Rugby World Cup will be held in Asia for the first time this year, and the Japan tournament should be unique, with fans and supporters from around the world set to soak up all the land of the… Audio