Lisa Owen

Multiple investigations have been launched into allegations of sexual misconduct towards children in Oranga Tamariki residences. Two staff have been removed, and the former Police Commissioner Mike… Audio

Optimism has turned to despair and frustration for businesses in the shadow of Mt Ruapehu, after creditors of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts yesterday failed to endorse a new ownership proposal. Instead RAL… Video, Audio

Returning to our earlier story, Michael Wood has resigned as a minister after it emerged he's got more shareholdings he didn't declare and which relate directly to ministerial posts he's held. Prime… Video, Audio

The Qatar Football Association has denied the player at the centre of yesterday's abandoned game against the All Whites used a racial slur. The All Whites didn't return to the field for the second… Video, Audio

Two separate investigations are underway into alleged inappropriate sexual behaviour by Oranga Tamariki staff at their youth justice facilities. The child protection agency has described the behaviour… Video, Audio

A "crushed" and "devastated" Michael Wood has resigned to a "frustrated" and "angry" Prime Minister. Michael Wood's fallen on his sword after he failed to declare his stakes in three more companies… Audio

Credit card fees, bank changes and mortgage interest rates will all be under the microscope as part of a Commerce Commission investigation into the banking sector. The government's ordered the market… Video, Audio

The All Blacks assistant coach Joe Schmidt believes the pressure the All Blacks face is like nothing else in world rugby, but he's confident this year's group can win the World Cup. The All Blacks… Video, Audio

The government has tweaked a key Budget policy , by backing down on a condition it was imposing on the early childhood education sector. As part of last month's Budget, it extended 20 hours of free… Video, Audio

Auckland Transport is joining other major cities by offering contactless payment options on board, buses, trains and ferries. Within the next 12 months all passengers on Auckland public transport will… Video, Audio

Saying goodbye to Hello Fresh is proving difficult for some customers who say unsubscribing is almost impossible, and in some cases the charges keep coming even if the meal boxes don't. In the past… Video, Audio

The cars in reverse when it comes to Auckland Transport's controversial parking plans. Following public feedback its released the "Room to Move Strategy" which will drive decisions on how parking is… Video, Audio

The war on wallabies is ramping up with an almost 50km exclusion fence going up in South Canterbury. They may look furry and cute, but these aussie visitors are a destructive pest that have been… Video, Audio

As Checkpoint's been reporting, New Zealand's tipped into a recession. The government says the economy's taken a knock from the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. While the opposition says the red… Video, Audio

Muriwai residents are airing their concerns to the Minister for Auckland, Michael Wood, tonight. The minister has travelled to the area hit hard by Cyclone Gabrielle, where many people still aren't… Video, Audio

Police say Bay of Plenty Mongrel Mob boss Steven Taiatini died after being hit by a ute. Investigators believe a Holden Colorado 4 wheel drive found gutted by a fire on the outskirts of town at the… Video, Audio

There's a growing tide of frustrated parents demanding an end to rolling teacher strikes that have seen thousands of high school students missing valuable class time. The Ministry of Education and the… Video, Audio