Podcasts about Lisa Owen

An Education Review Office Report into Te Kura has found the correspondence school is failing thousands of at risk kids who are kicked out for drop out of mainstream school. Chief executive of Te Kura, Te Rina Leonard spoke to Lisa Owen.

US correspondence Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the latest on the fragile discussions happening in regards to the US-Iran peace deal.

People pilfering crucial bits of rail infrastructure are causing major headaches for KiwiRail with disruptions to Wellington freight and commuter services. Signals, cables and overhead lines have all been stolen. During April, services on the Hutt Valley line had to be cancelled several times and dozens of services delays because of stolen equipment. KiwiRail Chief Metros Officer David Gordon spoke to Lisa Owen.

Yesterday Dave Rennie revealed the first squad he has tasked with bringing the All Blacks back to the top of world rugby. But what about those who missed the cut? Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.  

Parliament is holding an urgent debate on the failure of an IT project officials are accused of misleading ministers over. The biometrics project was scrapped last year, having cost more than $30 million over about seven years, and the public service commission has ordered an investigation which was launched today. Political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to Lisa Owen.

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has met with some Pike River families, who fear workplaces are about to get more dangerous. The Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill would exempt businesses with fewer than 20 workers from legally having to manage non-critical safety risk. The families are asking NZ First to withdraw it's support for the bill. Winston Peters spoke to Lisa Owen.

DOC is on the hunt to take a DNA sample from a dolphin spotted cruising in Northland waters, in order to determine whether it is a Hector's or Maui dolphin. Either would be special, but a Hector's has only been spotted in Northland three times in the past 100 years. University of Auckland Associate professor in biological and marine sciences, Dr Rochelle Constantine spoke to Lisa Owen.

It was a record breaking day at the Football World Cup as the one of the game's greats broke the all-time scoring record. Argentina's Lionel Messi scored two goals against Austria to take his tally to 18 goals. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about work continuing to determine whether the discovery of two seabirds infected with the deadly H5 strain of bird flu, foreshadows a major outbreak of the disease that could have serious consequences for the country's native animals and its poultry industry.

The trade in collectable cards is gathering momentum in New Zealand, with a card market held in Dunedin at the weekend. For many its a hobby, but earlier this year a Pokemon collectable card sold for more than $16 million USD on the international market. Balclutha dad, Justin Knight and his two sons were at the card market, and he spoke to Lisa Owen.

Middle East correspondent Lou Browne spoke to Lisa Owen about the first round of talks that are underway in Switzerland after the US and Iran signed an agreement to end the war.

The All Whites have ended their unbeaten streak at the Football World Cup with a loss to Egypt. After 45 minutes, All Whites' supporters were daring to believe the team's first World Cup win was coming. But when the final whistle blew the All Whites were on the wrong end of a 3-1 scoreline. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

MBIE has raised the alarm with councils and called for urgent action about some imported aluminium windows and doors that may not be fit for purpose. It said their test reports may be incomplete, missing key information and lab credentials. Window and Glass Association CEO Brett Francis spoke to Lisa Owen.

An online abuse expert says it is like a whack a mole trying to take down tools for making deepfake nudes and porn. It also says a draft law to make sexually explicit deep fakes an offence doesn't go far enough. It comes as multiple teachers are the victims of deep fake pornographic images allegedly produced by students. Canterbury University senior law lecturer and online abuse expert Dr Cassandra Mudgway spoke to Lisa Owen.

A disputed kiss led to a late-night confrontation after a cocktail party at Waiouru Military Camp, where a solider is accused of headbutting and threatening to kill someone of senior rank. The solider is facing a court martial over the fracas in December 2024. The hearing began at Linton Military Camp near Palmerston North today, reporter Jimmy Ellingham was there and spoke to Lisa Owen.

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about reports suggesting Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering his future in office as pressure on him to step down continues to grow.

An amateur sleuth working to identify hundreds of unmarked Otago graves is welcoming funding to properly recognise "pauper plots". Dunedin Council's announced it's getting almost $200,000 from the government to investigate unmarked graves of people who died in institutional care. There were several so-called lunatic asylums, church and welfare institutions in the region. Laura Furness spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Brewers Association says tax on alcohol just keeps being cranked up without justification and needs to be reviewed. Alcohol excise is tagged to inflation and automatically goes up annually. The Brewers Association says since 2020 tax on beer has gone up more than 26 percent. It also points to dropping consumption and hospitality liquidiations as reasons for a revamp. Brewers Association executive director Dylan Firth spoke to Lisa Owen.

Middle East correspondent Lou Browne spoke to Lisa Owen about how the war on Iran has tested the relationship between the US and Israel particularly President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The final result of the Makerfield by-election has been declared and there's a new MP. And US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has ramped up pressure on NATO allies to spend more on defence.UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen.

It's do or die for the White Ferns in their T20 World Cup defence in the UK. New Zealand meet Ireland early tomorrow morning in Southampton, where a loss would all but end their title hope. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

There were plenty of memories, hugs, performances and a lot of laughter as thousands gathered in Auckland to celebrate the life of Dame Jools Topp. Reporter Jessica Hopkins was there and spoke to Lisa Owen.

One of the two rugby franchises will hold the Super Rugby Pacific title for the first time in a decade after tomorrow's final in Wellington. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

Kenzi Jordon's already got NCEA level 3 and University Entrance. She has mainly been taught at home after finding school boring. Now, she's hoping to be accepted to the University of Waikato to study mechatronics. Kenzi spoke to Lisa Owen.

It's been revealed the mass resignation of a board governing mental health professionals, followed a serious please explain letter from the Minister. All six members of the Psycho-therapists Board resigned last month without a public explanation. Now RNZ has seen a letter from the associate health minister Matt Doocey, to the board in the days before their resignations. The Minister said he'd been made aware of "credible" concerns raised by a whistleblower, and was considering removing them on grounds of neglect of duty. Health correspondent Kate Green spoke to Lisa Owen.

Turning trash into treasure is a challenge a group of South Island students are embracing for a good cause. Art and Design students at Otago Polytech get just $20 to upcycle a pre-loved or gifted item, before their creations are sold at an auction with the money going to the Red Cross. Senior lecturer at Otago Polytech's school of design, Andrew Wallace spoke to Lisa Owen.

Waikato rubbish crews are increasingly facing aggressive and abusive behaviour. The council has now launched a social media campaign encouraging culprits to dump the attitude. Acting Zero Harm Manager for Waikato District Council, Joanne McArthur spoke to Lisa Owen.

US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the details of the newly released US-Iran peace plan.

A humble Hawkes Bay choir is celebrating its 40th birthday. The Hastings Choral Society launched in 1986, the same year Dave Dobbyn and Herbs released "Slice of Heaven", and the Prime Minister was David Lange. Founding member of the choir, Eileen Von Dadelszen spoke to Lisa Owen.

It appears that TVNZ's FIFA World Cup experiment is paying dividents with record streaming numbers being generated. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.

"Embarassing" is how a union boss has described New Zealand voting against a suite of protections for gig or platform workers at an international labour conference. Aotearoa and the US were the only two countries that did not support the protections at the UN conference. NZ Council of Trades Unions secretary Melissa Ansell Bridges spoke to Lisa Owen.

Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about a nationally-televised speech by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson that is dividing Australians - with some cheering on the right-wing party leader - while others warn her policy ideas will harm those struggling with cost-of-living pressures. 

Footballer Logan Rogerson's Bali Holiday took an unexpected turn after an SOS from All Whites coach Darren Bazeley. The Auckland FC midfielder is replacing Matt Garbett, whose Football World Cup has been cut short with a hamstring injury. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

A coup is brewing in the heart of Auckland city of the treatment of an outspoken advocate for the CBD. Heart of the City CEO was stood down by an elevent member executive committee after their relationship with her allegedly broke down. Now dozens fo businesses are calling for a special meeting to roll the committee. Auckland city businessman Greg Moyle is among them, and spoke to Lisa Owen.

The World Literacy Foundation has chosen a Tokoroa teenager to join 900 youth ambassadors from more than 100 countries, with the goal to promote literacy and tackle a 'rising crisis in reading'. Rutendo Shadaya, who is a self published writer in her last year of school at Tokoroa High, spoke to Lisa Owen.

To what extent should your work be able to track exactly where you are and when? Microsoft is introducing a new feature to its digital work and communications platform, Teams. The so called "workplace check in" allows remote monitoring of employees' presence, in the office or onsite. Auckland University security software expert Alex Baird spoke to Lisa Owen.

Middle East correspondent Lou Browne spoke to Lisa Owen about the world standing by for the formal signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran, and what risk of overshadowing future progress Israel and Lebanon may have.

Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua has revealed her squad for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next month. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen with the details.

Ministers have been searing in their condemnation of a botched immigration tech project, but Winston Peters took it to a new level today, saying public servants who mislead ministers should be imprisoned. It comes after Immigration Minister Erica Stanford yesterday accused her officials of deliberately witholding information. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Government is investigating other ways to fund fire and emergency services with the Minister raising concerns about uninsured free riders. 95 percent of Fenz's funding is from a fire protection levy on property insurance that was introduced in 1975. The Minister responsible, Brooke Van Velden has asked Internal Affairs to explore whether there are better ways to fund the service. She spoke to Lisa Owen.

The value of a Dutch-New Zealand aerospace company has sky rocketed to more than $330 million after a cash injection from largely international investors. Dawn Aerospace's latest funding round has raised more than $40 million. The company is developing a refueling system for satellites. Dawn Aerospace CEO, Stefan Powell spoke to Lisa Owen.

It was another record breaking day at the Football World Cup. Some of the games biggest names took to the field, including the greatest player on the planet. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Russian warships firing warning shots near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel, as well as UK ministers working behind the scenes to ease concerns in Washington over Keir Starmer's plan to ban social media for under-16s.

The All Whites sent fans on a rollercoaster ride in their opening game of the Football World Cup against Iran. After leading twice, New Zealand ended with a 2-all draw in Los Angeles today. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

"Almost as bad as it gets", said the Immigration Minister after a blistering report into a multi-million dollar failed tech upgrade. Erica Stanford has accused officials of misleading ministers over years, and indulging in creative accounting to stay under the radar. After a tortured seven-year saga the tech project has been scrapped with more than $30 million lost. An investigation has now been launched. Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Lisa Owen.

US Correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about the latest on the US Iran deal.

Thousands of animals are needing foster homes this winter, and it's not just cats and dogs. There are plenty of the farmyard variety. Viv Moore, SPCA's National Foster and Volunteer Manager spoke to Lisa Owen.

Football fans had barely sat down before the All Whites had them up celebrating their opening goal of the Football World Cup against Iran. Against the odds the New Zealanders put two goals past the world number 20 side but had to settle for a 2-all draw. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

A Christchurch charity growing and selling veges on a pay what you can afford model is hoping to break even this year. Te Waerenga Trust has gardens in several peoples' backyards and also land in Addington Park. General manager, Wilby Le Heux spoke to Lisa Owen.

There are accusations immigration officials misled ministers, deliberately withheld information and used creative accounting to avoid scrutiny of a failed technology upgrade that blew through tens millions of dollars before being mothballed. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford today launched a scathing take down of her Ministry off the back of a report detailing a litany of expensive mistakes in the biometric project. MBIE is the Ministry responsible, and chief executive Nic Blakeley spoke to Lisa Owen.