Charlie Dreaver
Companies struggling to find graduates to meet diversity goals
Engineering companies are pushing for diversity, but while they're hiring more female graduates, they're struggling to recruit from a range of specific groups. They say they simply can't find Maori… Audio
Kiwi, penguins, seal pup, weka killed by dogs over NZ summer
Six kiwi, two little blue penguins, a seal pup and 23 weka were killed by dogs over summer. Conservation organisations says this might be an underestimate. Audio
Hep C treatment to help thousands of NZers
From next month thousands of New Zealanders living under the shadow of the deadly Hepatitis C virus will finally be able to get lifesaving treatment. On February 1, Pharmac will begin funding the drug… Audio
Human Rights Watch on the plight of the Saudi women
Human Rights Watch Deputy Asia Director Phil Robertson is based in Bangkok and has been part of Ms Mohammed al-Qunun's support team on the ground. He spoke to our producer Charlie Dreaver last night… Audio
Meet Wellington's real-life paranormal investigators
The Strange Occurrences Society is a real-life team of paranormal investigators that has been checking out homes, hotels, theatres and any other building that gives people the willies, since 2005. Video, Audio
NZ Christmas presents for pets business is booming
Christmas has gone to the dogs.... and cats seemingly... as businesses cash in on the trend of people buying gifts for their furry companions. Reporter Charlie Dreaver went out to find out how far… Audio
Chef gives tips to guide to make Christmas dinner easy
People have a lot on their plate at Christmas time, but a top chef says what to serve on Christmas Day shouldn't have to be one of them. It can be even more stressful if you're no Gordon Ramsey in the… Audio
Public get first glimpse of Terracotta Wariors at Te Papa
School children, the expat chinese community and art lovers, revelled at being the first to view the Terracotta Warriors exhibition at Te Papa today. Video, Audio
Brand new natural hazards monitoring centre opens in Lower Hutt
The National Geohazards Monitoring Centre is a world first, as it monitors earthquakes, tsunami, landslides and volcanoes 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from one location. Audio
Two thirds of teens exposed to porn
Two-thirds of teens aged 14 to 17 had been exposed to porn and one quarter had viewed porn by the age of 12, a survey by the censor's office has found. Audio
Women's first vote remembered at Parliament
On this day 125 years ago more than 90,000 women went to the polls for the first time to cast their vote. Well-known women activists, historians and writers are gathering in Parliament this morning to… Audio
A chance to not only go to the movies, but into the movies
A new film being made in Wellington will enable the audience to don a headset and become part of the onscreen action. Science and Innovation reporter Charlie Dreaver went out to Miramar Creative… Video, Audio
Has the time come for Genetic Modification?
Should New Zealand be looking again at the use of genetic modification for agriculture? Audio
Scientists urge new debate on genetic modification in NZ
Sir Peter Gluckman, former chief science advisor for the Prime Minister, is calling for new debate on the future of genetic modification in agriculture. Science and Innovation reporter Charlie Dreaver… Audio
Flax weevil thriving on rodent-free island
A protected weevil sent to Mana Island to help it survive is thriving, but at the peril of other rare native species. Science reporter Charlie Dreaver hitched a ride with the Department of… Video, Audio
Fireworks furore: Another fraught Guy Fawkes in NZ
Some councils around New Zealand are doing away with Guy Fawkes altogether for other more home-grown celebrations such as Matariki. With no let up in fireworks sales will the call for a ban, or public… Audio
Royals in NZ: Wellington welcome for Harry, Meghan
Wellingtonians came out in droves to greet the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the couple's first royal visit to New Zealand yesterday. After flying in with athletes from the Invictus Games the couple… Audio
Consumer watchdogs warn against 'greenwashing'
Consumer watchdogs want clearer rules for packaging to stop shoppers paying extra for products that aren't as environmentally friendly as they're advertised. This practice is called greenwashing. And… Audio
Drastic changes needed to reach Paris Agreement target
Reaching the Paris Agreement goal of a 1.5 degree increase in global temperatures is still possible, but the impacts will be severe if there aren't changes across every aspect of society - and soon… Audio
Unprecedented change needed to reach global warming goals
A new international report has found the world will need to go undergo unprecedented change in all aspects of our society, if we are to reach the global warming goals made in the 2015 Climate… Audio