Lisa Owen
Permanent resident threatened with deportation over e-visa fail
A 78-year-old New Zealand permanent resident says she feared being deported back to the UK after officials in Brisbane couldn't read her electronic visa. And she says staff at the airport scoffed at… Audio
Evening business for 22 July 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Agriculture minister promises overhaul of Biosecurity Act
The farming sector is welcoming plans to beef up laws to prevent the likes of the devastating Mycoplasma Plasma outbreak, which has cost the country millions. Audio
Three charged over false fees-free declarations
Three people are being taken to court by the Tertiary Education Commission for allegedly making false claims about their entitlements to fees-free funding. Audio
Ryan Fox cards lowest ever back nine at British Open
Auckland's Ryan Fox has broken a 148-year-old record and surged into contention at golf's oldest major, the British Open. Fox spoke to the Open's Mark Tompkins after his round and says his secret to a… Audio
Man admits stealing guns from police station
The man charged with stealing nine guns from a Palmerston North police station has pleaded guilty. And it's been revealed he was planning on taking 26 guns on April the 25 but was interrupted by… Video, Audio
Several houses damaged by Christchurch house explosion
Reporter Logan Church joins Checkpoint live from the scene of a massive explosion in the Christchurch suburb of Northwood. While one home has been flattened, several others have also been damaged. Video, Audio
Christchurch homes rocked by explosion
People living near the scene of an explosion in Christchurch say it shook their houses. Ken lives just two doors away - he described the scene to Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
Instagram gets mixed reaction to decision to scrap "likes"
The social media giant Instagram is getting a mixed reaction to its decision to remove the number of "likes" on each post. The change, which will affect six countries across the world, including New… Audio
Govt spends record amount on emergency housing
The government spent a record $34 million on emergency housing at hostels and motels between April and June - up nearly 230 percent from the same time last year. Nita Blake-Persen reports. Audio
90 people hand over guns at Otago buyback event
Almost 100 people have handed in firearms at the first buyback in the southern district, where 10 percent of the population are firearms owners. Audio
Evening business for 19 July 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Govt ministers silent on disabled teen’s need for accessible HNZ home
Five different government ministers have refused interviews or were unavailable to talk about a severely disabled teen's family's seven year wait for a fully accessible house. Meanwhile, HNZ says it's… Audio
Australia not backing down from deportation policy
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had promised to raise Australia's deportation policy when she sat down with Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison. But, as expected, the rhetoric has failed to bear… Audio
Driver jailed for road rampage that targeted Asian family
A man who targeted an Asian family in a road rampage near Auckland has been jailed for two and a half years. Fraser Milne appeared in the High Court at Auckland this morning to be sentenced for what… Audio
‘It’s amazing no one was killed’ - police on Christchurch explosion
Six people were injured when a house exploded in Christchurch this morning. Logan Church is at the scene of the explosion, on Marble Court, where he spoke to Fire and Emergency and police… Video, Audio
House reduced to rubble following massive explosion
Tradie James Looyer, who helped dig the injured out of the rubble, says the survivors who were trying to crawl free were stunned and deaf from the explosion. He spoke to Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
Six injured in Christchurch house explosion
A massive explosion has rocked a Christchurch suburb, completely destroying one home and damaging several others. At least six people have been hospitalised with injuries and burns ranging from… Video, Audio
Eyebrows raised over plan to rename Basin Reserve
Wellington's famous Basin Reserve is on the block to get a makeover - but the proposed name change of 'Support Women's Sport Basin Reserve' is dividing locals. Audio
El Chapo’s lawyers to appeal sentencing
Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman will spend the rest of his life in a US jail. But lawyers for the former head of the Sinaloa cartel are already saying they will appeal the sentence… Video, Audio
