Lisa Owen

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

Czech drug smuggler Karel Sroubek has told the Parole Board prison has been the hardest time of his life but he's teaching yoga and trying to stay positive as he seeks an early release.

The… Video, Audio

The directors of an Auckland development company could face jail time after charging affordable home buyers extras for driveways and fences - making their homes no longer affordable.

The Auckland… Video, Audio

A large scrub fire is burning in Dunedin's western hills, prompting the evacuation of several homes.

The fire took hold on the popular Pineapple Track in Dunedin's Flagstaff area shortly before 1pm… Video, Audio

The former Defence Force chief has admitted providing inaccurate information to the Beehive about allegations of civilian deaths during an SAS-led raid in Afghanistan.

Sir Jerry Mateparae was… Video, Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has detailed how she and Labour plan to investigate the sexual assault allegations that have rocked the party.

Ms Ardern outlined a short time ago what would happen with… Video, Audio

It has turned into a case of "he said, she said" with accusations that core statements made by the key complainant in the Labour Party alleged sexual assault  are "untrue".

Lawyer Simon Mitchell was… Video, Audio

Frustration is building between Christchurch restaurant owners and taxi drivers over the lack of parking in the city, with no solution in sight.

A bar owner is fed up with taxi drivers sitting in car… Video, Audio

A business owner caught up in the collapse of the Stanley Group of construction companies says it could sink his own firm as well.

Six Stanley construction group companies were placed into… Audio

One of the people who first brought Labour's assault scandal to light says the party has a long way to go before it's clear it has learnt from its mistakes.

The party been under fire for how… Audio

A state funeral will be held in Tonga's capital for the country's prime minister 'Akilisi Pohiva.

The teacher, journalist and then democracy activist - turned politician died in Auckland yesterday… Audio

A street artist whose Auckland tribute to the victims of the mosque attacks struck a chord with the public, has just completed a second, permanent, piece on a prominent Christchurch corner.

Paul X… Video, Audio

The government and the Drug Foundation say they are committed to keeping the public informed ahead of the cannabis referendum, so that fear mongering and fake news is kept to a minimum.

New… Audio

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

One of the men badly injured in the March 15 mosque attacks is afraid to leave his Christchurch home after being racially abused and threatened with violence.

Mohammad Sahadat has been unable to work… Video, Audio

Eight out of ten for performance and deserving of bonuses - that's Southern Response's report card according to its board chair.

And that's despite the state quake insurer being tied up in ongoing… Video, Audio

More than $126,000 of taxpayer's money has been spent on one person's motel stay while they waited for public housing to become available.

The stay covered more than 600 nights - despite the fact… Video, Audio

Residents in the Christchurch suburb of Hornby are celebrating after the city council voted unanimously to go ahead with a planned multi-million dollar leisure centre.

The community has been without… Audio

When is a house a vehicle? Tiny house owners are accusing the government of hypocrisy, amid fierce debate over the status of their homes.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment insists… Audio

It's back to court for a Christchurch couple at the centre of a mammoth battle with Southern Response, even though the pair begged the quake insurer not to drag them through yet more legal action.

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