Lisa Owen

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

Reggie the Rabbit was filmed pushing a nine year old child after the Rabbitohs NRL loss to the Sharks on Sunday. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

Animal welfare group SAFE has renewed its call for a ban on rodeo after five animals died this season. Most recently a bull had to be killed after it apparently broke its leg while being forced to… Audio

There are calls for a national inquiry to be established in Australia after revelations of abuse and neglect in Australia's multi-billion dollar Government-subsidised childcare industry. Australia… Audio

Christopher Luxon is continuing his charm offensive in India, buoyed by his meeting with heavyweight Narenda Modi and the restart of trade talks. Audio

Several young women needed medical treatment after being hit by flying bottles on St Patrick's Day and police are pushing for a ban on the sale of alcohol in glass bottles at liquor stores in the… Audio

A court will decide whether Whangarei's drinking water is fluoridated or not after councillors reluctantly voted to back down on their long-running stand-off with the Ministry of Health over the… Audio

President Donald Trump will speak with Vladimir Putin tomorrow in a bid to end the war in Ukraine. Ukraine supports a 30-day ceasefire -and Mr Trump will attempt to get the Russian president on board… Audio

A Far North famer who's losing hundreds of sheep to wild dogs wants the canine attackers officially labelled pests so there's more freedom to eradicate them. In January an international ultra runner… Audio

In Australia there's been some extraordinary developments in the investigation into an apparent terror plot centred around a caravan found earlier this year packed with explosives. Australia… Audio

In 10 days the All Whites will play Fiji in the Oceania qualifier semi-final in Wellington, all going to plan the All Whites will then play in the qualifying final in Auckland to book their place at… Audio