Lisa Owen
Investigation into paua and kina poaching in Coromandel
A investigation is underway into alleged paua and kina poaching on the Coromandel Peninsula. MPI said calls to the fisheries poacher hotline last Tuesday night saw 3 people caught in Pauanui. It's… Audio
US House set to pass legislation to ban TikTok
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump changing his mind on his opinion on banning TikTok and a US Senator telling a false story accusing President Biden of… Audio
Chief Ombudsman forced to resign due to age-limit law
The Chief Ombudsman is being forced to resign, he's too old for the job according an old law. Peter Boshier will age out on his birthday later this week. The almost 50 year old act governing the job… Audio
Leading photo retoucher reponds to photo of Princess of Wales
Several international news agencies have pulled a photo of the Princess of Wales, over concerns it has been altered. The photo of Kate and her three kids was released overnight by Kensington Palace… Audio
Defiant sixth wicket partnership denies Black Caps' win
Rain delayed the Black Caps' push for an historic Test victory over Australia in Christchurch, but it was defiant sixth wicket partnership that was crucial to denying New Zealand a win. Heading into… Audio
Govt claims new tax policy will save tenants money
The government can't say how much cheaper rent will be as a result of a new tax policy benefiting landlords, but claims it will save tenants money too. From the 1st of April, residential rental… Audio
Taylor Swift makes way into conversation of ASEAN summit
Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen about Australian soccer sensation Sam Kerr and Taylor Swift making her way into the conversation of the biannual ASEAN summit. Audio
Director of Board of Airline Representatives responds to Ōhakea
A shortage of rescue and fire fighting services at Ōhakea Airbase is jeopardising international flights. Emirates which flies to Auckland and Christchurch, must designate an alternative airport in… Audio
Evening business for 5 March 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Hurricanes will apologise to govt over haka calling it "redneck"
The Hurricanes will apologise to government over a haka calling it "redneck." The Hurricanes Poua altered haka in Saturday's Super Rugby Aupiki game, caught the franchise off-guard and the… Audio
Higher motorist costs: Coalition's cost of living credentials questioned
The Coalition's cost of living credentials are being questioned, after the Government proposed hiking costs on motorists. It yesterday unveiled its 20 billion dollar draft transport plan, with few… Audio
David Benbow sentenced to 17 years in jail for murder of childhood friend
The mother of a man who was murdered by a childhood friend said she is haunted by her son's final moments. David Benbow was today sentenced to a minimum of 17 years in jail for the murder of Michael… Audio
Defence Force plane delays 'not a good look' - Judith Collins
"It's just embarassing." That's how Defence minister, Judith Collins described the grounding of the Prime Minister's ride to Australia this morning. Christopher Luxon was supposed to be flying on one… Audio
Real estate sales director responds to PM's Premier House concerns
This trophy property offers the chance to create generations of memories and is almost impossible to outgrow. Don't miss the chance to bask in the prestige of previous residents and inner city living… Audio
Methane hunting statellite launched by SpaceX in Auckland
A long awaited methane hunting satellite is in orbit, and should start supplying a steady stream of information from June. Scientists gathered in Auckland's Mount Wellington today to watch a SpaceX… Audio
Super Rugby Aupiki Hurricanes Poua team perfoms haka
A big weekend for rugby, but a lot of the talk has been about a haka performed by the Hurricanes Poua team in the opening round of Super Rugby Aupiki.
Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Govt pumping 'eye-watering' amount of money into road project - cycling advocates
Cycling advocates say the government's pumping an "eye watering" amount of money into a roading project in South Auckland that was put on ice 3 years ago. The Government yesterday unveiled its draft… Audio
16 year old wood chopper from Hokitika youngest to qualify in competition
One of wood chopping's rising stars is so young he need his parents sign off to fire up one of his tools of choice, a chainsaw. Hokitika's 16 year old Jack Matthews is the youngest axeman to qualify… Audio
Donald Trump remains on ballot for tomorrow's primary
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump remaining on the ballot for tomorrow's primary after a Supreme Court ruling and a preview of Super Tuesday. Audio
Shortage of rescue services at Ōhakea threatens Emirates viability
A shortage of rescue and firefighting services at Ōhakea air force base has threatened the viability of a commercial giant's services to New Zealand. RNZ has obtained a letter Emirates sent to then… Audio