Lisa Owen
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
Whakaari: 3 companies fined more than 10 million dollars
Three companies that profited from tours on Whakaari / White Island have been ordered to pay reparations of more than 10 million dollars. The week long sentencing drew to a close in the Auckland… Audio
Taylor Swift concert could be worth almost $100,000,000 to NZ
A Taylor Swift concert would be worth almost a $100,000,000 to New Zealand. That's according to Dr Angel Zhong of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology who's been crunching the numbers. It's not… Audio
Jordan Pratt completes 10 of NZ's great walks in 10 days
It's ten out of ten for a former soldier fundraising for Starship Children's Hospital. Jordan Pratt's aim was to complete ten of Aotearoa's greatest walks in ten days. If you're interested in the… Video, Audio
Second election would've been needed - Luxon
The Prime Minister says a second election would've been needed if he didn't agree to support ACT's Treaty Principles Bill to Select Committee. That's where National and New Zealand First's support… Audio
Police say fight was highly likely before Dunedin man's death
Police say it's highly likely there was a fight before a man was killed at his home in Dunedin. 27-year-old Gurjit Singh was found on Monday morning after dining with friends the night before… Video, Audio
Donald Trump on top at the New Hampshire Republican primary
Donald Trump has come out on top at the New Hampshire Republican primary, further cementing his role as the party's frontrunner for the presidential election in November. His projected win makes him… Audio
Proposed ram raid law 'leads nowhere good', Children's Commissioner says
A pipeline to prison is how in the incoming Chief Children's Commissioner is describing a proposed ram raid law. The bill, amending the Crimes Act, would see ram raid sentences of up ten years in jail… Video, Audio
The four Cs that cost Labour and how National nicked Auckland
A mood for change swept National & friends into power, so this season's final Caucus breaks down the numbers, unpacks the swing in Auckland, & looks at the coalition niceties. And the team opens their… Video, Audio
French Rugby fans devastated after team crashes out of World Cup
The Rugby World Cup hosts are out, after a one point loss to South Africa at Stade de France. It was a try-fest, in a frenetic match in Paris. French fans had dared to dream this was their chance to… Audio
Election show preview and snacks chat with Lisa Owen
Lisa Owen joined Charlotte Ryan in studio for am Election show preview and snacks chat. Audio
Expect more extreme storms says latest Govt climate report
The latest government report on New Zealand's climate says people can expect bigger, heavier atmospheric rivers, like the one that brought record rainfall to Auckland in January. The report says… Video, Audio
Evening business for 11 October 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6338818517112 Video, Audio
American billionaire front-runner to own new Auckland A-league
An American billionaire has emerged as the front-runner to own Auckland's new A-League football club. Bill Foley who owns football clubs in England and Europe as well as wineries and restaurants in… Video, Audio
Shortage of prison officers means inmates shifted between jails
A shortage of prison officers means Corrections is being forced to transfer inmates to other jails to cope. Meanwhile it's alleged some prisoners are being denied their basic human rights, including… Video, Audio
National and Labour's broken bungy and why we all need to grow up
Grumpy voters, crimes against candidates, desperate parties, unsophisticated MMP strategies and the return of John Key. As the campaign peaks, so does the tension. Video, Audio
What do you do with a problem like Winston?
National's decision to form a government with New Zealand First as "as a last resort" is both a plea and a warning. What might a "cocktail" with ACT and NZF taste like? Could Luxon hold it together… Video, Audio
Witness sees police shoot man after car chase in Auckland
Police have shot at an armed man after vehicle pursuit this afternoon. The incident began just before 3:30 this afternoon when they spotted a vehicle of interest in Te Atatu Peninsula. They pursued… Audio