Lisa Owen
Cut-price fuel company opens in Capital
Hamilton-based Waitomo opened its first site in Wellington today, promising to shake up the fuel industry. Reporter Harry Lock and video journalist Dom Thomas went out to see if drivers were taking up… Video, Audio
All Blacks squad to be announced, two months ahead of RWC
The first All Blacks squad of the year will be announced in Auckland tonight. The squad is expected to include up to 41 players and will be for the All Blacks' first two matches of the Rugby… Video, Audio
Drunk driver sentenced for killing taxi driver
A drunk motorist who ran a red light, killing a taxi driver in Auckland's CBD in 2017, has been jailed for nearly four years. Farshad Esfehani was sentenced in the High Court at Auckland this morning.
…Govt reforms aimed at protecting victims of sexual violence
The Government has unveiled reforms to better protect victims of sexual violence who decide to take their cases to court. There have long been calls for changes to be made to the justice process… Audio
Shane Jones: Govt ‘caught between two poles’
Forestry and Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says while New Zealand should bring in more Pacific workers, we also need to ensure the potential workforce of young kiwis are prepared… Video, Audio
Five northern centres experience driest first half year on record
The usually wet winter months are proving particularly dry this year - with parts of the country recording their driest January to June on record. The lack of rain has left Auckland's water supply… Audio
Principals deliver warning letters to Education Ministry
Primary and intermediate school principals took their campaign for a better pay deal to the steps of the Education Ministry today, fronting up to nine of the ministry's regional offices to hand over… Audio
Lord of the Rings series to be filmed in Auckland
West Auckland is gearing up to host the most expensive television production of all time and the businesses around the studio are hoping to get a slice of Jeff Bezos' billions. Audio
Evening Business for Tuesday 2nd July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Changes proposed for sexual violence court cases
The government's announced a raft of law changes it says will make the justice system fairer and safer for victims of sexual violence. Lisa Owen asked Justice Under Secretary Jan Logie which of the… Video, Audio
Are robotic fruit pickers the way of the future?
The Government says developing new technology like robotic fruit pickers is the future of work and will help shift the focus from volume to value for those in the agricultural sector. Audio
Forestry contractor calls for minister’s resignation over visa delays
A forestry contractor is calling for the immigration minister's resignation saying delays in processing migrant worker visas is costing the industry and his disadvantaged region hundreds of thousands… Video, Audio
Online shopping leads to rise in letterbox thefts
The rise in online shopping appears to be leading to an increase in the theft of parcels from peoples' letterboxes - a phenomena that's been dubbed "porch pirates". Audio
New pilot offers cash incentives for safe motorcyclists
A new pilot programme is aiming to reduce the number of motorcycle crashes and the expensive ACC claims that come with them. Fifty-four motorcyclists rode into Parliament grounds today to remember… Video, Audio
Recycling businesses given boost to fight war on plastic
The Provincial Growth Fund is stumping up $40 million for companies investing in converting waste to usable products to try and slow down the amount of low quality plastic being dumped in landfills. Video, Audio
DHB breaking its own protocol for recording patient observations
Waitemata DHB has conceded there are gaps in patient records in its mental health unit; He Puna Waiora - gaps that contravene its own protocols. This follows two patients dying by suspected suicide… Video, Audio
Evening business for Monday 1 July
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Kids turning up to early childhood centres ‘daily without food’
Babies are being dropped at preschool with no formula or nappies, and toddlers are going without shoes or lunches in the middle of winter. KidsCan is helping 25 early childhood centres, where teachers… Video, Audio
Investigation clears Crusaders players
An investigation has cleared two Crusaders players of wrongdoing in separate incidents in South Africa. However, New Zealand Rugby has asked the Crusaders to urgently review their protocols for team… Video, Audio
Expectant mums scared to give birth in Southland
Some expectant Southland mothers are considering travelling hundreds of kilometres away to give birth because they've lost faith in the local maternity care services. We wanted to see what's been… Video, Audio
