Lisa Owen
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern remembers Queen Elizabeth II
Te Pirimia Jacinda Ardern talks to Lisa Owen about Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Friday morning (NZ time), after 70 years as Britain's monarch.
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St Matthew's in the City rings bells for Queen Elizabeth II
Auckland's St Matthew's in the City has commemorated the Queen today by ringing its tenor bell 96 times in Her Majesty's honour. The bells rang out over Auckland first thing this morning, at midday… Video, Audio
People across Aotearoa mourn Queen Elizabeth II
People across the country have expressed great sadness and admiration for Queen Elizabeth in the wake of her death. British expats have painted a picture of the mood back home, while Kiwis have… Audio
PM Jacinda Ardern, Governor General pay tribute to Queen
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has called the Queen "extraordinary". Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro also paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. [embed]… Video, Audio
Sir Jerry Mateparae remembers Queen Elizabeth II
The former Governor General and former high commissioner in London, Sir Jerry Mateparae, talks to Lisa Owen about his memories of Queen Elizabeth II. Audio
Cecilia Hurly remembers family connection to Queen Elizabeth
Seventy years ago, Princess Elizabeth was staying at the Treetops Hotel in Kenya when she received news of the death of her father, King George VI. Cecilia Hurly's grandparents owned the hotel and… Audio
Royal expert in US remembers Queen Elizabeth II
Victoria Arbiter is a royal commentator and author. She's now based in the United States where she says people are also mourning the death of the Queen whose reign spanned the terms of 15 US… Audio
Hello Magazine royal editor describes 'surreal' news in London
Emily Nash is the Royal Editor at Hello Magazine. She told me it had only been a few months since the Queen's much talked about platinum jubilee skit with Paddington Bear .... And news of her death… Audio
Aucklanders at Town Hall sign Queen's book of condolence
Aucklanders are heading to the Town Hall to sign a book of condolence for the Queen. Auckland mayor Phil Goff says it's an opportunity for people to express their aroha and sympathy. Katie Todd is at… Audio
Older New Zealanders remember a young Queen Elizabeth II
The Queen has reigned for 70 years - and for many of us - she's the only Queen we've known. There are others who remember her coronation - and have followed her life with great interest ever since… Audio
Former NZ journalist remembers working with Queen Elizabeth II
Former New Zealand journalist Simon Walker worked as the Queen's communications secretary for the Golden Jubilee when she celebrated 50 years on the throne.
He was heading to an evening function when… Audio
Leopard seal sunbathes on Petone Beach
Lower Hutt locals got a large and somewhat furry surprise as they walked on Petone beach this morning.
A leopard seal decided to park up for a nap, and while it seemed relaxed, there was concern… Video, Audio
Scientists, astronomy fans head to Otago to find meteorite
Amateur enthusiasts and scientists alike are doubling down on efforts to find an elusive meteorite that crashed to earth last week - probably on farmland between Middlemarch and Outram in Otago.
So… Video, Audio
Canada mass stabbing: Killer dies after arrest
The suspect in Canada's stabbing spree in Saskatchewan has died after being arrested. 32-year-old Myles Sanderson led police on a three day man hunt, after 10 people were killed and 18 others injured.
…Govt considering scrapping Covid traffic light system
The government is actively considering scrapping the traffic light framework completely. The system has guided New Zealand's Covid-19 response since December last year.
But with Covid case numbers… Audio
Immigration NZ explains delays in visitor visa process
People trying to get a New Zealand visitors visa want to know why it's taking so long to get one.
Fewer than one in five visitor visa applications have been approved since August, when the borders… Video, Audio
Evening business for 8 Sept 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6312019171112 Video, Audio
Police Association rejects report finding officers illegally took photos
An investigation has found police were routinely and illegally taking photos and film of children and adults.
Police have accepted some but not all the findings from the inquiry - while the Police… Video, Audio
Tennis: Kyrgios wows crowds at US Open, despite loss
Nick Kyrgios has wowed the crowds at the US Open in New York. But the Australian tennis star has lost more than a chance to win his first Grand Slam singles title after his quarter final defeat last… Video, Audio
Marlborough Sounds locals remain cut off after storm
Hundreds of Marlborough Sounds residents remain cut off after a storm caused further damage to the remote roading network, for the second time in as many years.
Residents in the worst affected areas… Video, Audio
