Lisa Owen
Fire guts classrooms at Christchurch school
A fire that destroyed four classrooms in Christchurch this morning has left 120 students without a place to learn.
Firefighters put their lives on the line to protect an administration block at… Audio
Investment promised after critical Auckland fuel supply report
Fuel companies say they're ready to pump big bucks into more storage in the wake of a critical report into the failure of Auckland's fuel supply.
Planes at Auckland Airport were grounded for 10 days… Audio
Ardern to lobby Trump on aluminium, steel tariffs
The Prime Minister says she'll lobby US President Donald Trump to lift aluminium and steel tariffs when she sits down with him next week.
The world leaders will hold official bilateral discussions in… Video, Audio
Visa changes to help end exploitation - Immigration Minister
The Immigration Minister believes a suite of visa changes for overseas workers will help stamp out exploitation.
The government revealed on Tuesday that six temporary work visas are being replaced… Video, Audio
Fiji deaths: Survivor's mother relieved at man's murder charge
The mother of the sole survivor of a mysterious and deadly poisoning tragedy in Fiji says she's relieved that a man known to the family has been charged with murder.
Sangeeta Devi's one year old baby… Audio
Queenstown locals face homelessness as development begins
Residents at a Queenstown campsite are facing homelessness as they're kicked out to make way for a billion dollar development.
The Queenstown Council owned cabins at the former Lakeview Camp Ground… Video, Audio
Gisborne iwi refuse to hold powhiri for Endeavour replica
Four major iwi in Gisborne are refusing to hold a powhiri for a fleet of tall ships, including a replica of Captain Cook's Endeavour, when it arrives in Poverty bay next month.
The vessels are set to… Audio
Murder accused told police victim was 'like a sister'
WARNING: THIS STORY INCLUDES DISTURBING CONTENT
A woman accused of murdering Dimetrius Pairama told police she loved the Auckland teenager and tried to save her the night she died.
Miss Pairama's… Audio
Silver Fern farms welcomes work visa changes
The meat industry in New Zealand says it is currently 2000 workers short, and is hoping the government's work visa changes will help fill those gaps with overseas workers.
The latest changes will… Video, Audio
Employers welcome foreign worker visa changes
Employers are welcoming a streamlined visa process for hiring foreign workers, and say it'll help them fill critical labour gaps where New Zealanders are not available.
The government has outlined… Audio
Labour assault claims saga ongoing as Ardern heads overseas
The controversy over sexual assault allegations is still swirling around the Prime Minister as she departs for a two week trip overseas on Tuesday night.
However a confirmed meeting between US… Audio
Two petrol stations, 2km apart, but a 33c price difference
While you might be bracing yourself for price hikes at the fuel pump, it could also mean you'll soon be paying more for basic food supplies.
Global oil prices have increased as supplies have been cut… Video, Audio
Ngāti Kahu bans Endeavour replica from Mangonui docking
The far North iwi Ngāti Kahu has banned a replica of Captain Cook's ship the Endeavour from docking in Mangonui as part of a national commemoration marking 250 years since Cook's arrival.
The site… Video, Audio
Jury to decide on authenticity of accused killer's confession
A jury will have to decide whether a confession from accused killer David Lyttle was genuine or not.
Appearing in the Wellington High Court 11 months after his previous trial was called off, Mr… Video, Audio
Mental Health Foundation criticises gun law changes
Creating a boogey man and stigimatising people living with mental illness.
That's the Mental Health Foundation's verdict on a proposal to include a mental health clause in proposed changes to gun… Video, Audio
Independent review to look at Labour Party assaults fiasco
The scrutiny of Labour Party officials, and potentially Prime Ministerial staff and Ministers, over the sexual assault allegations has been broadened.
The Prime Minister has outlined a further… Video, Audio
Fiji deaths - NZer faces multiple charges in court
Huge crowds gathered in Fiji at the Nadi Magistrates Court after police charged a man with the murder of five family members, whose deaths a fortnight ago are shrouded in mystery.
The bodies of… Video, Audio
Petrol prices to rise following Saudi attacks - importer
Fuel importers have confirmed there will be price-hikes at the petrol pump within a week, following the weekend attack on an oil plant in Saudi Arabia.
Global oil prices have jumped by 18 percent… Video, Audio
Lawyers welcome class action in Southern Response test case
A court decision that means thousand of home owners battling Southern Response will automatically be clumped together in a class action is being applauded by lawyers taking the test cast.
… Video, Audio
Southern Response had to apologise to Brownlee over false data
Checkpoint can reveal that Southern Response has had to apologise to Gerry Brownlee's office after having sent him false information at least once.
It came after a simple request from homeowner Jean… Video, Audio
