Lisa Owen
PM to Australia: ‘NZ is open for business’
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has sought to quell any investor angst in Australia on the first day of her brief visit to Melbourne. Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch reports. Video, Audio
Evening Business for Thursday 18th July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Five uncapped players in All Blacks team for Argentina
RNZ rugby correspondent Joe Porter joins Lisa Owen to discuss the All Blacks team and Argentina's chances of claiming their first ever win over New Zealand. Video, Audio
Mosque shooting survivor meets Trump at White House
A survivor of the Christchurch mosque attack was among a group of people from 17 countries who met with the President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, to discuss religious freedoms. Audio
The state house hurting a severely disabled teen
The parents of a severely disabled teenager, who say they've been waiting seven years for a fully accessible state house, say their son is suffering and he's unable to live with the dignity he… Video, Audio
Youth worker credited with reduction in violence at Northland high school
Dargaville High is crediting a drastic drop in violent behaviour and an improvement to its student's mental wellbeing to a youth worker's unique initiative. Video, Audio
Council to provide bottled water during scheduled power outage
A scheduled three day power outage is going ahead in Ohakune despite a safety notice requiring people to boil water in the Central Plateau town. Audio
Proposed road strategy aimed at cutting deaths by 40%
The Road to Zero strategy includes a suite of new measures such as lowering speed limits on some roads, increasing spending on road safety infrastructure and improving the safety of vehicles entering… Audio
Exotic trees being planted instead of natives – Dame Anne Salmond
Former New Zealander of the Year Dame Anne Salmond has taken a swing at the government's Billion Trees Programme, saying it's going off track. Logan Church reports. Video, Audio
Possible name change for historic Basin Reserve
A campaign kicks off today to rebrand Basin Reserve - as The Support Women's Sport Basin Reserve. Led by several high-profile female athletes, the goal is to raise $100,000 to secure the naming rights… Audio
Wanaka man defends $250 week rent for 7msq ‘cabin’
A Wanaka man has been forced to take down a rental ad for a teeny tiny house after critics slammed him for what they see as the over-sized rent he's asking for it. But the owner, Thomas Shattovits… Video, Audio
Govt asks furniture industry to make products safer
The government wants furniture manufacturers and retailers to make their products safer and more fire-resistant but hasn't committed to regulating the industry. Video, Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 17 July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
US, Aus Jewish communities donate $1m to mosque victims
Jewish community leaders joined Muslim officials in Christchurch today, to hand over $1 million raised for the victims of the Christchurch mosque attacks. Audio
Govt considers broad range of drone regulations
Drone users might soon need a license to fly one and could be pinged by the police or have them seized if they break the law. Video, Audio
Christchurch craft store accused of racial profiling
A Māori woman is accusing craft store Lincraft of racial profiling, after she was accused of stealing cross-stitch from one of its shops in Christchurch. But Lincraft denies any allegation of racial… Video, Audio
Matatā residents not leaving without a fight
Matatā residents are gearing up for a legal battle to be able to stay in their beachside homes after the council gave them an ultimatum - sell up, at market rate, or prepare for their land to be… Video, Audio
Teachers to take legal action against Novopay delays
Teachers unions are planning legal action against the payroll provider for delaying teachers' pay increases and back pay. Audio
Matatā residents meet with council over possible buy-out
Reporter Andrew McRae joins us from outside a meeting in Matatā, where residents are learning the fate of their properties. While some want market-value for their homes, others vow to remain in their… Audio
ETS proposal for farmers ‘won’t make a difference’ – Forest and Bird
Forest and Bird spokesman Geoff Keey says a new proposal on how farmers should be included in the Emissions Trading Scheme is not going to make any difference. He spoke to Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
