Ben Brown
Counties Manukau Crime Dropped Over Christmas
Serious crime in the Counties Manukau district has dropped over the Christmas-New Year period. Audio
Department of Internal Affairs internet filter system
The Department is setting up an internet filter system to stop people from accessing child pornography. Audio
Police Commissioner meets with deceased's family
Police Commissioner Howard Broad says he's been humbled by his visit to the family of killed courier driver Halatau Naitokto. Audio
Police Commissioner returns to NZ
Howard Broad has addressed reporters at Auckland Airport about the death of courier driver Halatau Naitoko. Audio
Traffic Jam
The Prime Minister, John Key, says the traffic congestion on the country's newest road is predictable. Audio
A grieving family
The man who allegedly sparked the police pursuit that resulted in the fatal shooting of a bystander will be in court today. Audio
Rickards allowed to practise law
The New Zealand Law Society has given former Auckland police commander Clint Rickards the go ahead to practise law. Audio
GE Money is Being Accused of Using Bullying Tactics
GE Money is being accused of using bullying tactics by threatening investors in the failed Blue Chip company with foreclosure. Audio
Auckland Airport Expecting Slower Growth
Auckland International Airport is expecting slower growth in passenger numbers because of the global financial crisis. Audio
UK to Let Young Kiwis Work Longer in Britain
Young New Zealanders heading to Britain for a working holiday will soon be able to work for up to two years. Audio
Ellerslie Residents Angry at 12 Storey Developement
Residents in the Auckland suburb of Ellerslie are livid at a plan to construct a 12-storey apartment building in their backyard. Audio
Retailers Report A Rise In Weekend Spending
Good weather and the promise of cheap prices have lured thousands of shoppers into the stores this Labour weekend. Audio
Rural Recovery Payments
Payments for drought stricken farmers will close at the end of the year with the government saying they're no longer necessary. Audio
Contact Energy AGM Protest
Irate Contact Energy shareholders say an attempt to raise director's fees is like pigs feeding at the trough. Audio
Memorial Cancelled?
A veterans' association says it is shocked at a callous decision by the Auckland War Memorial Museum. Audio
Ferry Service in Doubt
A Manukau City Councillor says a decision by a ferry company to pull two services risks leaving commuters high and dry. Audio
JetStar Expanding
The Australian-owned budget airline JetStar is expanding its New Zealand operation, with trans-Tasman flights from Auckland. Audio
Signs Economic Recession Starting To Hit Home
A new survey shows a third of young earners and middle income earners will use their credit card to pay their Christmas bills. Audio
Defence Fund Set Up for Store Owners
Auckland's Sikh society is setting up a legal fund to help defend store owners who have been charged with assault. Audio
New Regional Fuel Tax in Auckland Labelled Unfair
Auckland Regional Council Chairman Mike Lee joins morning report. Audio