Lisa Owen
Fallout from anti-immigration riots continues in United Kingdom
British-born teenager Axel Rudakubana killed three young girls in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event last July. Following his arrest a number of false reports spread on social media… Audio
Evening business for 29 January 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Questions remain on govt digital nomad visas
MPs have come away with more questions than answers on the digital nomad visa, including whether housing demand will skyrocket, or migrants will take local jobs while they're here. A parliament… Audio
Orca spotters asked to stay away from pod in Waikato harbours
A family pod of five orca have been visiting Raglan and Kawhia harbours over the past two weeks, attracting people keen for a glimpse. But the Department of Conservation is reminding jet skier and… Audio
GPs closing books and abused over wait times due to shortage
General Practice Aotearoa said the shortage of GPs is so bad that some doctors are being abused over wait times or closing their books to new patients. A Victoria University study has found 36 percent… Audio
Reversing speed limit reductions will lift economy - PM
Blanket speed limit reductions introduced by Labour will start changing, beginning with State Highway Two in the Wairarapa. A total of 38 sections of state highways will revert to their previous… Audio
First electric hydrofoiling boat joins Auckland ferry fleet
A one-of-a-kind electric boat has joined Auckland's ferry fleet, carrying passengers on a high speed tour of the Hauraki Gulf. The VS-9 is a ten-seater hydrofoiling tour boat built by Auckland-based… Audio
FENZ speaks on fires caused by battery powered devices
Earlier this month an iPad left inside a parked car in Mount Manganui exploded after its lithium battery overheated. The device was sitting on a blanket, fueling a car fire. There's also been five… Audio
Speed reductions brought to an end
Drivers wanting to travel faster on State Highways around the country will soon get their wish. 38 sections of the roading network will be reversed back to their previous higher speed limits by NZTA… Audio
Calls for govt financial support for school holiday programmes
The school holidays are only just finishing up and for many parents that means they've spent weeks juggling the stress of childcare alongside returning to work. For a lot of families, the only or best… Audio
Sir Ben Ainslie and INEOS Brittania split sparks legal dispute
The bitter split between the skipper and the backer of the British America's Cup challenge looks set to have ramifications for the next event. INEOS Brittania, funded by billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe… Audio
Christchurch 9 year old breaks frisbee world record
In December, Christchurch's Sarah Wadsworth threw a frisbee a massive 104.31 metres; making her the first girl in the world under ten to achieve that distance. But its not her first world title, she's… Audio
Thousands of Palestinians return to north of Gaza strip
Thousands of Palestinians have returned to the north of the Gaza strip marking a major milestone in the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Middle East correspondent Perry Wilton spoke to… Audio
Meatball Magic
Meatball is more than just a cat - he's an icon in the RNZ Auckland office. Corey and Ellie get to the bottom of it. Audio
Devastating cyclone impacts some African nations
Africa correspondent Elna Schutz spoke to Lisa Owen about a devastating cyclone impacting some African nations, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo peace talks interrupted and the descendants… Audio
Evening business for 18 December 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Lawson set to replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull
This would make Lawson the first Kiwi Formula One driver in almost 15 years. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
14 people dead and hundreds injured in Vanuatu earthquake
Downtown Port Vila has been cordoned off as rescue workers dig for survivors in a painstakingly slow and delicate process. At least 14 people are confirmed dead in yesterday's 7.3 magnitude quake and… Audio
Kiwi man unable to fly out of Vanuatu after earthquake
Kiwi Stu Mckewen, has lived in Vanuatu for almost 20 years, he was due to move to the Philipines flying out of Port Vila. But like most commercial flights; his has been cancelled. For now he's stuck… Audio
High Performance Sport NZ to invest $162.8 million into 36 sports
High Performance Sport New Zealand will invest $162.8 million into 36 sports over the next four years through to the Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games. Football, golf and E-Sports have lost… Audio