Lisa Owen

Just like other world trading markets, investor confidence returned to the Australian sharemarket on Thursday in the wake of Donald Trump's tariff backdown. Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to… Audio

The second class of inductees to the Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame include a former All Black captain and the first woman of Pacific heritage to win the World Rugby Player of the Year Award. Sports… Audio

After months of public protest and coalition infighting, the contentious Treaty Principles Bill has finally reached the end of its road - voted down at a heated second hearing. The Prime Minister said… Audio

The Treaty Principles Bill has been defeated at its second reading. National and New Zealand First voted against the bill, as they indicated they would. Labour, the Greens, and Te Pati Maori also… Audio

Thursday's twists and turns include President Trump pausing reciprocal trade tariffs for 90 days. But it seems the base line 10 percent import tax on New Zealand goods remains. US tariffs on China… Audio

It's been called a "grubby little bill" and a "valuable" lesson by its opponents in parliament today. In the coming hours, it is expected the future of the controversial Treaty Principles Bill will be… Audio

The 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles will feature more female athletes than ever before and several new events. Breaking won't be a part of the programme confirmed by the International Olympic… Audio

Washington DC correspondent Zach Montellaro spoke to Lisa Owen about the president hitting pause on the tariffs for most of his trade partners - except China and Donald Trump ordering the Justice… Audio

The United States president has suspended reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, although the baseline 10 percent import tax on New Zealand goods still applies. In the world of online trade what does this… Audio

United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about 'Awful April' dominating headlines in the UK, the cast of four new Beatles movies being revealed and an eight-year-old girl managing… Audio

An eleven year girl who was mistaken for an older mental health patient was forcibly injected with anti-psychotic medication that's not normally used for children and wasn't even the first choice of… Audio

A woman who was referred to Nelson Hospital's gynaecology department waited more than a year to get a first appointment and by then she was so desperate she'd already gone private. Health New Zealand… Audio

US-based sprinter Eddie Nketia got his season under way with a stunning performance in Louisiana. The 23 year-old came tantalisingly close to breaking the magic 10 second barrier in the 100m sprint at… Audio

More than 2700 people are now know to have died after a massive earthquake rocked war-torn Myanmar and caused huge damage in neighbouring Thailand on Friday. The toll is expected to rise as people are… Audio

According to a new Seek survey, more than half of workers regret their job choice. 50 percent wish they'd picked a better paid job. But only six percent of the thousand people who responded are… Audio

The cost of living is dominating the election campaign in Australia as new data reveals housing affordability is back on the decline, pushing home ownership further out of the reach of younger… Audio

After a 13-year wait Northern Districts are once again the red ball champions of domestic cricket with the Plunket Shield won on the last day of the season. A 134-run win over the Otago Volts today… Audio

New Zealand Rugby has reached a settlement with the petrochemical company after suing for ending its sponsorship agreement early. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

Three MPs from Te Pati Maori say they will refuse to attend a hearing with Parliament's Privileges Committee tomorrow because their - quote fundamental rights - are being ignored. Party co-leaders… Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio