Lisa Owen
Trucks trample on Taranaki woman's hotel dream
A Taranaki photographer says her dream to refurbish an old hotel in Normanby has been ruined because of the constant noise of heavy vehicles rolling past her front door. Video, Audio
Cantabrians optimistic of a win in Super Rugby final
Crusaders rugby supporters are bullish about winning a third Super Rugby title in a row, but not everyone in the garden city wants the hosts to emerge victorious. Audio
CEO on a mission to get tradies talking about mental health
The head of a trades company is leading the way in tackling high suicide rates in the construction industry, by encouraging his employees to discuss their mental wellbeing. Chris Hughes has a personal… Audio
Parents fight sudden closure of Wellington school
Parents in the Wellington suburb Whitby are scrambling to fight the closure of a local high school at the end of the year - which they only learnt about this week. Audio
Big idea, big hearts: Students cook for the homeless
South Auckland teenagers who say homelessness is a big problem in the area have taken it upon themselves to do something about it. We headed out to meet Manurewa High School students who have… Video, Audio
Agriculture sector looks to technology to meet emission targets
The pressure is on New Zealand's agricultural sector to come up with ways to meet climate change targets, that will be legally binding by the end of the year. Audio
Bus drivers going 5.5 hours without a break – union
The bus drivers' union is warning operators in the Wellington region are putting drivers' health and safety at risk by putting the brakes on new rules on rest and meal breaks. Video, Audio
Evening business for Friday 5 July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Crusaders favoured to win in final test match
The Crusaders are one win away from becoming just the second team in Super Rugby history to win three consecutive titles - but they'll have to beat the Jaguares in Christchurch first. Video, Audio
One new school, 228 classrooms for Akl as population booms
The government has revealed plans for a new school in Milldale and 228 additional classrooms across 42 Auckland schools. Political Editor Jane Patterson reports. Audio
California jolted by 6.4 earthquake
Southern California has been jolted by its most powerful earthquake in 25 years. The 6.4-magnitude quake touched off fires, damaged buildings and forced the evacuation of a hospital in a desert town… Video, Audio
Man’s body found in social housing flat five days after he died
Auckland Council is demanding action from a social housing provider after an elderly man lay dead in his flat for five days before being found. Bryan McGinty was found last month after neighbours… Audio
Auckland mayor calls for answers after panel falls off building
Part of central Auckland has been closed off to traffic after a 40kg panel fell off a building yesterday, causing traffic chaos. Reporter Jordan Bond is at the scene with the latest on the situation.
…Fears more panels could fall off high risk high rise
There are growing safety concerns after a building inspection showed more potentially deadly panels are coming loose from a problem-plagued apartment building in Auckland's CBD. It's also emerged… Video, Audio
Westland Milk farmers had no choice but to sell – shareholder
Westland Milk shareholder Graeme Neylon voted against selling the company, saying it was "particularly galling" it was going to be sold to an overseas company. Video, Audio
Westland Milk chairman: ‘It’s a very good day’
Westland Milk chairman Pete Morrison says he takes full responsibility for events that forced the sale of the diary co-op to a foreign investor. He spoke to Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
Silver Ferns headed to World Cup
The Silver Ferns' quest for World Cup glory officially kicks into gear tonight as the team leaves New Zealand - bound for the tournament in England. Clay Wilson caught up with defender Katrina Rore at… Audio
Taupo pipe burst could take months to be permanently fixed
Taupō residents will have to restrict their water use for up to five days as the town copes with yesterday's sewage spill. The Taupō District Council's chief executive, Gareth Green, told our reporter… Audio
Trains resume on limited service in Wellington
It's relatively quiet at Wellington's central train station as trains resume, but on a limited service. Commuters told reporter Michael Cropp they're not overly upset about delays. Video, Audio
Train issues force 20,000 Wgtn commuters to find alternative transport
Thousands of Wellingtonians are facing a long journey home tonight after a derailed freight train brought nearly all of the capital's train services to a halt. Video, Audio
