Lisa Owen

Marama Davidson will soon take leave while undergoing treatment - but plans to return to Parliament and her leadership role in about 4 months later this year, Craig McCulloch reports. Audio

Visual journalist Nick Monro asked people if the taxpayer should foot the bill for a defence force plane to get an upgrade - or if we should just let the Prime Minister fly on commercial airlines. Audio

The boss of Air New Zealand said he'll spend a flight to Japan personally apologising to passengers for the inconvience of diverting to pick up a trade delegation stranded after the Prime Minister's… Audio

Police hunting for fugative Tom Phillips and his three children continue to sift through more than 70 new leads, since offering an $80,000 reward. Australian David Craig, is an expert on covert… Audio

The government is moving ahead with one of it's policy agreements with New Zealand First, making it easier to put up granny flats or small structures in residential and rural areas. Lillian Hanly… Audio

Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen about the Black Caps signing off their T20 Cricket World Cup campaign against Papua New Guinea in Trinidad and Tobago in the early hours of tomorrow morning. Audio

Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Lisa Owen about the Israeli military's plan to allow a military pause along an aid route, the latest on ceasefire talks and the looming risk of… Audio

If there's no caller ID displayed would you pick up that call? Auckland University of Technology digital wellbeing specialist Lena Waizenegger speaks to Lisa Owen about why people experience… Audio

A ministerial advisory group is recommending grammar and handwriting lessons, including cursive handwriting, in primary schools. Some members of the public have said it's outdated and unnecessary… Audio

The coalition Government has directed the Public Service Commission initiate an independent inquiry into allegations Te Paati Maori misused data during the 2023 election campaign. Audio

A cancer patient speaks to Lisa Owen has had to self fund life extending cancer treatments; battle the bank and question government road funding priorities in the face of broken promises. Audio

We asked some people in Christchurch what they think of the budget - and the tax cuts. Audio

Out of work government worker Paula speaks to Lisa Owen about helping others in the same boat navigate the realities of unemployment. Audio

Checkpoint's Lisa Owen speaks to four people on the elective surgery waiting list, about their experiences, and their long wait. Audio

A Wellington florist who claims she was bullied by MP Julie Anne Genter says the Green should be sacked, because tax payers can do better for their bucks. Four Seasons Florist Laura Newcombe speaks to… Audio

An alcohol watchdog is urging Nelson councillors to stand firm on an alcohol advertising ban at the city's cricket ground. Alcohol Healthwatch executive director Andrew Galloway speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio

The debate over World Athletics' decision to award prize money to gold medallists at this year's Olympics continues to heat up. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio