Lisa Owen
Decision looms: Matatā residents to find out fate of their homes
Residents in the tiny beach-side Bay of Plenty settlement of Matatā are about to learn the fate of their homes that were red-zoned years after a major natural disaster. Lisa Owen spoke to Whakatane… Video, Audio
Colossal cactus sparks interest from buyers all over the world
A Christchurch business owner is selling a three-metre-high San Pedro cactus - with pieces ranging from $15 to hundreds of dollars. The chunks have sparked the interest of buyers all over the world… Video, Audio
Plans underway for Black Caps’ celebration
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the council is talking to the Black Caps team about how best to honour them when they return to New Zealand. Video, Audio
Three on trial over drug addict’s death
Mitchell Paterson had succumbed to meth addiction and was supplying the drug when his body was found at McLaren Falls in Bay of Plenty in July last year. Three people are on trial over his death in… Audio
Confusion, shock over Cricket World Cup Super Over
Fans at Lords were left confused and bewildered after England won the Cricket World Cup because they scored more boundaries during the game. As sports reporters Ravinder Hunia and Simon Hampton… Video, Audio
Little hiding penguins released back to safety
Little blue penguins that sheltered under a sushi shop outside Wellington's railway station have been released back into the harbour, but there are concerns they might return. Jack Mace from DOC joins… Video, Audio
700 teachers sign up to te reo pilot programme
Over 150 teachers are beginning their reo haerenga as part of a $12 million programme to increase the use of te reo Māori in the classroom. Audio
Man on trial for violent Grey Lynn dairy robbery
Ngatama Kaienua denies keeping watch while a teenager entered an Auckland dairy last year and stabbed a mother and son minding their family business. He went on trial today at the High Court at… Audio
Evening business for Monday 15 July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
John Banks hints at another Auckland mayoral bid
Former ACT and National MP and Auckland mayor John Banks has strongly hinted at another run at the city's top job. Checkpoint headed out on the streets of Auckland to ask if a Banks' campaign is what… Video, Audio
Govt invests in 100% recyclable plastic food packaging range
The government is pumping $3 million into new equipment that will create recyclable packaging for things like meat trays, deli takeaways and bakeries. Audio
Should the Black Caps have won the World Cup?
According to Cricinfo writer Andrew Miller, a little-understood cricket law indicates Ben Stokes's second on-field run should not have counted - meaning New Zealand could and should have won - by one… Video, Audio
Cricket devotees endure sleepless night for epic game
Hundreds of supporters gathered in bars and casinos across the country, while others watched the Cricket World Cup final from home. We caught up with dedicated fans who forgo sleep to watch the epic… Audio
Questions loom over one of Cricket’s greatest matches
A long list of questions have consumed Black Caps fans since the team's quest to lift the Cricket World Cup trophy came up agonisingly short against England. Video, Audio
Christchurch’s Antonio Hall engulfed in flames
Christchurch's Antonio Hall, on busy Riccarton Road, is ablaze. Our reporter Logan Church joins us live from the scene. Video, Audio
All welcome at Ian Jones’ Friday night dinners
People from all walks of life come together on a Friday night for dinner and desert served up by former All Black Ian Jones and his wife, Janine Graham-Jones. Video, Audio
Aus deportation policy not raised in foreign ministers' meeting
Foreign Minister Winston Peters insists New Zealand has not given up on Australia relaxing its strict deportation policy despite not raising the matter with his Australian counterpart Marise Payne… Audio
‘Dark horse’ NZ back in the game….but can we win it?
What do UK cricket fans think about New Zealand's chances in the final? We spoke to people who watched last night's semi-final at a pub in London. Video, Audio
Eoin Morgan: NZ will be hardest side to beat
Beaten by England in pool play and playing the hosts in their own backyard, the Black Caps know they are up against it. But England captain Eoin Morgan says the Black Caps semi-final performance… Audio
