Philippa Tolley
MPs lobby in at least a third of immigration cases
Figures released by the Minister of Immigration's office show the extent MPs are involved in lobbying in individual cases. Audio
Eyewitnesses describe a fiery rain from the sky
Eyewitnesses are describing a firey rain from the sky, after a Malaysia Airlines passenger jet crashed in eastern Ukraine killing all 295 people on board this morning. Audio
Top Stories for Friday 18 July 2014
A Malaysia Airlines passenger jet has crashed; A lot of the passengers believed to be from the Netherlands; Aviation lawyer responds to crash; Washington correspondent talks Ukraine plane crash… Audio
Insight for 22 June 2014 - Burden of Christchurch Rebuild
Philippa Tolley revisits Christchurch to see how people are coping more than 3 years on Audio
Insight for 4 May 2014 - Tax Fit for the Future
Philippa Tolley explores whether the tax system needs a revamp to meet the challenges of the future. Audio
Govt under pressure to tax overseas internet purchases
Retailers are increasing pressure on the government to collect more tax on overseas goods that are bought over the internet. Audio
Insight for 23 February 2014 - Public Service Survival?
Philippa Tolley inivestigates the public service and whether its democratic role is being undermined Audio
Insight for 2 February 2014 - Fracking, Fuels and Friction
Benedict Collins investigates growing fracking exploration and fears in the rural comunity. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Thursday 30 January 2014
A serial rapist who used a prison phone to call one of his victims is jailed indefinitely. Investigators here crack an international child abuse network and Dunne dodges questioning in House on… Audio
Insight for 26 January 2014 - Closing the Gender Gap?
Erina O'Donohue investigates the challenges women face, including violence and equal pay, 120 years after winning the vote. Audio
Insight for 19 January 2014 - National Standards
In this Insight Highlight, John Gerritsen looks at National Standards 4 years on Audio
Insight for 12 January 2014 - Migrant Exploitation?
In this Insight Highlight, Philippa Tolley explores immigrant exploitation Audio
Insight for 5 January 2014 - Paritutu - Lesson Learnt?
In this Insight Highlight, Juliet Larkin looks at Paritutu tragedy and the lessons learnt. Audio
Outspoken for 2 January 2014: Justice
Does New Zealand need a special legal commission to help guard against miscarriages of justice? Philippa Tolley speaks to Chris Gallavin from the Canterbury University Law School; a senior forensic… Audio
Support grows for commission
Support is building for a special commission to review cases where there is an alleged miscarriage of justice. Audio
Insight for 29 December 2013 - Rising Rates Diabetes
In this Insight Highlight, Karen Brown looks at rising tide of diabetes Audio
Insight for 22 December 2013 - Protecting the Ross Sea
Olivia Wix considers moves to protect the Ross Sea and asks if a sanctuary will ever be agreed on Audio
Insight for 8 December 2013 - Pacific Rim Trade Deal Angst
Patrick O'Meara investigates the pluses and pitfalls of the planned Trans Pacific Partnership. Audio
DoC revamp sparks fear of excessive commercial influence
The revamp of the Department of Conservation just three months ago is already prompting fears that business interests could be having a disproportionate influence. Audio
Insight for 17 November 2013 - Safer Sex?
Megan Whelan explores whether young people are getting the education about sexuality they need. Audio