Lisa Owen

Auckland councillors have voted through a budget that will see it sell seven percent of its stake in Auckland Airport in a deal that's pleased pretty much none of them. After two days of often heated… Audio

It's more missed classes on the timetable for secondary students, as teachers walk off the job again after overwhelmingly rejecting their latest pay offer. Members of the Post Primary Teachers… Video, Audio

Penguin Random House New Zealand is on the hunt for real-life lookalikes for the canine chums in Lynley Dodd's iconic Hairy Maclary series to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first book.  Video, Audio

The Christchurch City Mission is opening the South Island's first supermarket style self-serve foodbank.

It's part of an $11 million redevelopment.

The revamp comes as we head into the coldest… Audio

In less than a month, Kiwis will have an easier time becoming citizens across the ditch.

From July, those who have been living there for more than four years can apply for citizenship.

Tom Taylor… Audio

More than 30 cabins owned the Queenstown council are sitting empty despite the region facing a rental housing crisis.

The revelation has angered local housing advocates who say people are living in… Video, Audio

A proposed jump in Airport fees could make flying unaffordable for a significant number travellers according to Air NZ boss, Greg Foran.

Auckland Airport will start rolling out the graduated… Audio

For the first time every player at the Women's Football World Cup will be paid directly by the sport's governing body FIFA.

Players will leave the month-long tournament, which kicks off in Auckland… Audio

Today further allegations against Michael Wood over comments he made to a journalist about his Auckland Airport shares.

It's also emerged his shareholding was raised three times with Jacinda Ardern's… Video, Audio

The Auckland Mayor's been forced to make an 11th hour peace offering after facing stiff resistance to his plan to sell the council's stake in Auckland Airport.

The council has been locked in debate… Audio

Panadol..chocolate and meat are just some of the goodies being targetted by hardcore shoplifters according to a specialist police unit.

Supermarket giant Foodstuffs has reported a 40% percent… Video, Audio

DOC is warning dog owners to be wary of their furry friends along the coastline this winter to curb an increase in attacks on wildlife.

In the last six months alone several yellow eyed and little… Video, Audio

Professor Rat Catchers are apparently a new thing at Massey University. In an email the varsity's told staff they're responsible for disposing of dead rodents and vermin in traps that are in the… Video, Audio

A fire has completely gutted an iconic warehouse building in Wellington's Shelly Bay on the Miramar Peninsula, which has been the site of years of drama and controversy.

A hotly contested housing… Video, Audio

A simple road toll text scam is taking a massive toll on unsuspecting victims, with one person losing their life savings.

The message looks like it comes from legit agency like Waka Kotahi, and… Video, Audio

Fiji's prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka has thanked New Zealand for ongoing supported but lamented the effect of the RSE system on his country. Mr Rabuka was hosted by Prime Minister Chris Hipkins at… Audio

Kaikohe mourned a woman with a "special spirit" today as crowds of people farewelled a much-loved kuia, dressed in her favourite colour - purple.

71-year-old Linda Woods was killed in her home on… Audio