Lisa Owen

The research from Age Concern found 59 percent of kiwis aged 65 plus had recently felt lonely or socially isolated. But up to 30% feel that way a lot or all the time. Last year, the US surgeon general… Audio

Michigan is one of the key swing states. It's an essential piece of the puzzle for both candidates to secure victory - and right now - it's looking like Donald Trump has pulled out in front… Audio

Donald Trump is currently leading Kamala Harris with most polls closed. Georgia was the first of the battlegrounds to close its polls, and the initial indication is that it's leaning to the… Audio

Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen about the telecommunications giant Optus being accused of exploiting vulnerable Australians - including first nations people and people with… Audio

Disability sport breaks another barrier this weekend with the inaugural Wheelchair Rugby League trans-Tasman Series. New Zealand will take on a heavily-favoured Australian side in two tests in… Audio

Kiwis are turning away from high-end fashion when it comes time to refreshing their wardrobes, with op shop chic likely to be a big look this summer. Figures from Stats NZ show retail sale volumes per… Audio

Mental health campaigner Mike King comments that  "Alcohol is the solution for people with mental health issues" are being widely condemned by those who work with drugs and alcohol addiction. The… Audio

It was a wrong turn that sent an interisland ferry epically off course. A new accident investigation report shows that no-one on the bridge of the Aratere knew how to over ride its auto pilot system… Audio

In recent years, the United States has seen a massive surge of people trying to enter the country illegally or seek asylum at the border - mostly through the Mexico and United States border. Many of… Audio

No-one on the bridge of the Aratere knew how to over ride a new auto pilot system as the ferry hurtled towards the shore shortly after leaving Picton on Friday June 21 with 47 passengers onboard. No… Audio

Nearly 100 years of speedway racing at Western Springs is coming to an end after Auckland council voted to move it to Onehunga. But, the process to get there has been called a shambles, - with… Audio

New Zealand will experience a professional football derby for the first time on these shores this weekend. The top two sides in the A-League, Auckland FC and the Wellington Phoenix, will go… Audio

More than 50 percent of some of New Zealand's big companies and government agencies don't have a fair representation of women in the top ranks of their organisations. The group Champions of Change, a… Audio

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen, about how both sides of the political aisle are sifting through the garbage following inflammatory remarks about Puerto Rico made at a… Audio

It's that one night of the year where parents basically throw out the stranger danger warning, send their kids out at dusk and green light them taking lollies from random people, potentially wearing… Audio

Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen about the high cost of housing in Australia being blamed for the collapse in the birth rate, which has tumbled to its lowest level since European… Audio

Today is D-Day for Darleen Tana - with the Green Party due to meet this evening to decide whether to eject their former MP from Parliament altogether. It comes after a fraught and drawn-out process -… Audio

Rising ticket prices for sports events are upsetting some fans but organisers are gambling on people forking out big bucks for bucket list events. Golf's Ryder Cup is the latest event to come under… Audio

The local government minister Simeon Brown said he still has concerns about the workings of Wellington City Council. That's despite his meeting with Wellington's Mayor Tory Whanau at parliament this… Audio

"Dire" is how one advocacy service describes the disability housing situation. Disability Connect helps people with disabilities, and their families, find the services and support they need. It's… Audio