The sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong has sparked international outrage. The group is made up of political activists, academics and former lawmakers - with sentences of up to 10 years handed down. They were arrested in 2021 under the National Security Law which had been imposed by China after months of pro-democracy protests across Hong Kong. Asia Correspondent, Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen.

One kiwi family has been battling with Air New Zealand since April over its Christmas flights that were cancelled rebooked and then cancelled again.The saga all started when Air New Zealand suspended its direct flights between Chicago and Auckland in March because of maintenance issues with the Rolls Royce engines on its Boeing 787 dreamliners. Rupert, a kiwi living in America and his extended family, 6 people in total were booked on the Chicago flight to come here at Christmas and their...

Veteran broadcaster Alan Jones has been sensationally arrested and charged with a range of sexual assault offences that date back decades. The arrest follows a long investigation into allegations against Mr Jones, who until recently was one of the most influential shock jocks in Australia. Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen.

Further details of Olivia Podmore's mistreatment within the Cycling NZ programme have been revealed at an inquest into the 24 year-old's death today. Evidence of a series of serious bullying incidents, including one that occurred immediately prior to Podmore taking the startline at the Rio Olympic Games, was heard by the coroner's court today. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

The Black Caps will only be playing for pride in the final one-dayer against Sri Lanka tonight after losing the first two games of the series. However, several of New Zealand's Test cricketers - who were rested for the Sri Lanka games - have been getting ready for a visit by English by playing domestic cricket around the country. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

Thousands of those who attended today's hikoi to Parliament have descended on Waitangi Park to wrap things up. Police estimate that 42,000 people attended the demonstration to voice their opposition to ACT's Treaty Principals Bill. The group has now moved to the park near Te Papa where a concert is being held this evening. Nick James has been with the group today and spoke to Lisa Owen from Waitangi Park.

Associate Justice Minister and architect of the Bill, David Seymour came out of parliament to acknowledge the Hikoi and wave at the protestors but retreated after a few minutes, without speaking to the crowd. He spoke to Lisa Owen.

Mark this up as a moment in history - as Parliament held court today to one of the largest protests it has ever seen - more than 35,000 people descending on the capital - to close out a nine day hikoi. They rallied in opposition to the government's agenda for Maori, but chiefly the Treaty Principles Bill, championed by ACT's leader David Seymour. The man himself briefly faced the crowd - but was boo'd back into the Beehive - as protesters chanted: 'kill the bill'. Deputy political editor...

The GNS study found e coli at 20 schools, while other schools had problems with arsenic, mercury, lead and manganese levels. This can mean expensive repairs and maintenance, with more than 400 schools around the country relying on their own water supply rather than a town connection. Andrew King, the New Zealand Rural Schools Leadership Association president and the principal of Oropi school in the Bay of Plenty spoke to Lisa Owen.

Screaming, tears, vomiting from anxiety and kicking holes in the wall, some parents say that's the reality of trying to get their neurodivergent kids to go to school. School attendance has become a worldwide issue since the Covid pandemic, and the Education Review Office said it's reached crisis levels. But a UK study found over 90 percent of students with significant school absence problems had neurodiversities like autism or dyslexia. An advocate here's also calling on the government to...

RNZ's sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa owen about some good news for one of the All Blacks rising stars this morning and things not going according to plan for New Zealand's national Aussie Rules sides.

Imagine a real time toxicity test that you could apply to all your social media messages and emails, before you set them free in the cyber universe. Auckland University researchers have developed exactly that; an AI driven chat app that operates like a spell checker for nasty language and can flag potentially harmful messages before they are sent. The app called Serenity prompts the user to reconsider their words, meaning cyber bullying can be mitigated in real time. Auckland University...

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about more controversy surrounding Donald Trump's pick for Attorney General, Matt Gaetz and Donald Trump nominating members of his personal legal team for key Justice Department positions.

While there was plenty of noise outside Parliament, there was also a lot happening inside the building. Some Ministers and MPs met the hikoi on the forecourt before heading inside for Question Time. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Lisa Owen.

One of the largest marches in our country's history came to an end today as more than 35,000 people descended on Te Whanganui a Tara today after a nine day hikoi from both ends of the country. Hīkoi mo te Tiriti supporters flooded Parliament's grounds chanting "Kill the Bill" and filling the skyline with red, white and black tino rangatiratanga flags to protest ACT leader David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill. Politicians from both sides of the house came out to meet the masses, David...

News from the business sector, including a market report.

Coach Warren Gatland said he'll quit if it's deemed to be in the best interests of Welsh rugby, after his side fell to another defeat. Australia thrashed Wales 52-20 this morning to condemn them to their worst run of results and heap more pressure on the veteran New Zealand coach. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.

The inquest for Rio Olympian cyclist Olivia Podmore has got off to an emotional start. Coroner Luella Dunn today opened an inquest into the August 2021 death of the elite sprint cyclist. Ms Podmore died in a suspected suicide the day after the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

Tens of thousands of people are expected to converge on parliament tomorrow as te Hīkoi mō te Tiriti convoys come together in the capital. Final preparations are being made in Wellington ahead of the march on parliament. The Māori Queen says she'll also be joining the hīkoi to advocate for more unity between Māori and the Crown. Ashleigh McCaull spoke to those taking part and sent this report. 

The Dunedin mayor is disappointed but unsurprised the Health Minister will be a no show at a meeting tonight to protest any cuts to the Dunedin Hospital rebuild project. Shane Reti declined an invite to the rally at the Dunedin Town Hall. The government is rethinking the new hospital after revealing the price tag could blow out to 3 billion dollars. It's insisting the project be completed within the current 1.9 billion dollar budget, despite dozens of health specialists telling the government...

A cancer patient relying on the kindness of strangers to fund life extending cancer medication wants to know why he's still waiting for Pharmac to deliver drugs the government committed to funding five months ago. After flip flopping on an election commitment; the government announced a 600 million dollar funding boost for cancer and other medications in June. It said seven of 13 drugs it promised on the election campaign would be covered and the others would be replaced by alternatives. Lung...

Measles, one of the most contagious diseases, remains at high risk of an outbreak in New Zealand. There are low levels of immunisation the country and a growing number of cases overseas. A briefing paper to the government has warned the Health Minister that low vaccination rates, coupled with overcrowded housing and poverty are making communities vulnerable to contracting measles. Just last week, Health New Zealand confirmed a person with measles on Waiheke Island was the eighth possible case...

An unassuming storage shed in downtown Auckland has been transformed into a place for the city's homeless to shower, wash clothes, store belongings and have some kai. It's a collaboration between Maori wardens, Auckland Council and the city's landlord Eke Panuku, with the aim of connecting people living on the street to services that can help them, Amy Williams has the story.

Friends and family of Yanfei Bao, who was killed in Christchurch in July last year, gathered today to pay tribute to their loved one. Among those who attended today's service was her father, who had travelled from China, and described his heartbreak over his daughter's death. The 44-year-old mother and real estate agent went missing last July, and her body was found a year later in farmland on the outskirts of Christchurch. Chinese national Tingjun Cao is currently on trial in the High Court...