Lisa Owen
Stargazers check out big bright 'buck moon'
Stargazers and onlookers are observing a full moon as "bigger and brighter" than usual this week and there is a reason. A supermoon, or what Nasa is describing as a buck moon, has been spotted in the… Audio
Former Lake Alice patient shares story in hopes to raise awaren
A former patient of the Lake Alice psychiatric hospital says while he can not tell the court about his experience there, his story is an important reminder of the need to investigate claims of… Audio
Concerns at Westfield digital ads that film and target shoppers
It's a familiar story - you walk into the mall to buy one thing - and walk out with an arm full of bags. It can be hard enough to ignore the bright lights and sale signs - now it seems AI is giving us… Video, Audio
Food rescue charities face funding struggles amid high demand
Food rescue charities are facing massive funding cuts, despite the fact food insecurity is at an all time high. Today organisations met with local MPs to voice their concerns, asking for a national… Video, Audio
Emergency responders mull Twitter limits
To tweet or not to tweet in an emergency - that is the question. Twitter's temporarily limiting the number of tweets users can see - paid accounts can see up to 10,000, while free users are limited to… Audio
Hawke's Bay groups plan shoreline fires for Matariki
There are plans to set the Napier Hastings Shoreline alight for Matariki, in the hope it will become an annual tradition. Organised in conjunction with local iwi Ngāti Kahunguhu, the Matariki Mahuika… Video, Audio
Cyclone taking toll on Hawke's Bay school kids
Hawke's Bay schools are noticing the toll Cyclone Gabrielle has had on their students. Teachers say behavioural problems are up, and attendance is down. Every time it rains, families keep their… Audio
Evening business for 4 July
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6330555722112 Video, Audio
Swarbrick writes to Transport Minister over Waiheke ferry fares
'This can has been kicked down the road too many times'. Green MP Chloe Swarbrick represents Auckland Central and wants to know why the government still has not brought the Waiheke ferry service into… Video, Audio
Football: All Whites name new head coach
After nine months of being in limbo the All Whites have a new head coach. Darren Bazeley will take New Zealand's top men's football side through the 2026 World Cup as well as coaching the country's… Video, Audio
Govt develops plan to address shortages in health workforce
The government's laid bare the huge shortages in the country's health workforce - and its plan to fix them. The plan, developed with health agencies Te Whatu Ora and the Maori Health Authority Te Aka… Audio
Immigration NZ investigating worker exploitation claims
Immigration NZ is investigating concerns some businesses with accredited employer status are exploiting migrant workers. RNZ reported on the cases of dozens of chinese migrant workers left jobless and… Video, Audio
Disgraced Athletics NZ coach banned for 10 years
A high performance athletics coach has been banned from working in Aotearoa for a decade after admitting harassing and mistreating athletes, including minors. Jeremy McColl who previously coached star… Video, Audio
Oranga Tamariki: Calls for overhaul of youth justice facilities
There are growing calls for the government to overhaul the way young people are cared for in youth justice facilities. A group of eight young people made their way onto the roof at Korowai Manaaki… Video, Audio
Lifesaving tech on UK supermarket trolleys
A trip to the supermarket might seem like a shortcut to raised blood pressure with the cost of living crisis, but jokes aside it could actually be a life saver. As part of a UK study… Video, Audio
Explainer: How do Paywave charges work?
Contactless payment methods like PayWave are fast becoming the norm at the counter. But for many, the convenience of waving a card is outweighed by the extra charges -- sometimes 4 percent on top of a… Video, Audio
Chilly temperatures no stopping brave 'Wet July' winter dippers
Diving temperatures are no deterent to a group of Christchurch dippers ..who are taking a daily ocean plunge this month to raise mmoney for charity. The Scarborough dippers have set themselves a… Video, Audio
Investigation into claims of racial abuse at Dunedin football m
An investigation has been launched by Southern Football after a Wanaka footballer was allegedly racially abused in match against Roselyn Wakari in Dunedin. Daniel Lourenco was playing for Wanaka when… Audio
Kiri Allan on break, yet to have detailed chat with PM
Cabinet minister Kiri Allan is taking a two-week-break over Parliament's recess - after which the Prime Minister will meet with her to discuss allegations surrounding her treatment of staff. Ms Allan… Video, Audio
Surgeons respond to govt's cataract surgery announcement
The government's anounced plans to end the post code lottery for cataract surgery - introducing a consistent nationwide threshold to qualify for surgery. It says that will mean three and half thousand… Video, Audio