Lisa Owen

National is reviving its call for the government to ditch its prison reduction target, in the wake of the fatal shootings in Auckland. The party argues it weakens the punishment offenders face and… Audio

National and ACT could form a government but only just. The One News Varian poll, shows National at 35 percent support down 2 percent. Labour is on 33 percent down 2 percent. ACT is up 1 per cent to… Video, Audio

'Everybody run.' An Australian tourist has recounted the terrifying experience of being on Whakaari / White Island when it erupted. This week, Auckland District Court has heard at times graphic… Audio

Maori tourism operators are welcoming more public awareness and interest in Matariki. Last year was the first time it was marked with a public holiday. This Friday Matariki events are organised across… Audio

An air force plane has flown low over Palmerston North to say a special happy birthday. World War 2 veteran Eddie Chapman is turning 100 today, quite the achievement for a man who spent his 21st… Audio

"Relieved and vindicated" That's the response of six former Gloriavale women found by the court to be employees. Serenity Pilgrim, Anna Courage, Rose Standtrue, Crystal Loyal, Pearl Valor and Virginia… Video, Audio

The Prime Minister is on his way home from Europe after a whirlwind trip, and will land right in the middle of a tax debate of his own making. After two bruising polls, Chris Hipkins is fighting to… Audio

Sluggish ticket sales for the Women's World Cup have prompted FIFA to offer up 20,000 tickets for free. The tournament is co-hosted between New Zealand and Australia and kicks off in Auckland next… Video, Audio

Relief and vindication for women who, according to their lawyer, were treated like slaves. The Employment Court has ruled six former Gloriavale women were employees who worked extremely hard under… Video, Audio

There's some relief for home owners, with the Official Cash Rate today holding steady today. But mortgage interest costs have blown out in the past two years ago - and the Reserve Bank has warned… Video, Audio

Two cultures came together as as the Zambian women's football team was officially welcomed to Aotearoa with a powhiri at Turangawaewae Marae at Ngaruawahia. But even the combination of waiata and… Audio

Scientists are looking for children with cerebral palsy to take part in space-like anti gravity walks for a study they hope will improve the young people's mobility. The research will map healthy… Video, Audio

The red light running train service from Hamilton to Auckland can't enter Auckland City until it sorts out its safety protocols. Instead of finishing up in Parnell, its final destination is now… Audio

A survivor of the Whakaari White Island eruption has told the court she wanted to hold her husband's hand so she could die next to him. Graphic and emotional descriptions of the eruption on December 9… Audio

Some of the biggest stars in women's football shook off the jet lag and hit the training pitch on Auckland's North Shore today. The Women's Football World Cup defending champions USA held an… Video, Audio

KiwiRail has almost completed an investigation into a train driver crashing a red light in an incident that's led to a passenger train service being barred from downtown Auckland due to safety… Video, Audio

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins has dropped an election year bombshell from the other side of the world, confirming his party won't introduce a capital gains or wealth tax under his leadership. The… Audio