Philippa Tolley
Pike River recovery likely to take months
The machines being used to make the Pike River coal mine safe are failing to neutralise the atmosphere inside the mine. Audio
Funeral for soldier Jack Howard held today in Wellington
The New Zealander killed while serving with the British Army in Afghanistan will today be farewelled with a military funeral in Wellington. Audio
Parents unsure about reports with national standards
Primary and intermediate schools finished up last week. Audio
Naitoko family spokesperson discusses family response
Joining me now is a spokesperson for the Naitoko family, Reverend Peter Sykes. Audio
Police rebuked in report into fatal shooting of teenager
The police are expected to defend themselves again today at the inquest into their fatal shooting of an innocent teenager. Audio
Fans welcome Wright's appointment as cricket coach
New Zealand cricket enthusiasts are applauding the appointment of John Wright to coach the nation's representative team. Audio
Stranded Air NZ passenger in Los Angeles
Joining us now live from Los Angeles is London-bound Air New Zealand passenger, Nigel Hewitson. Audio
Police disappointed by progress at Pike River
Police disappointed by progress at Pike River. Audio
John Wright's appointment as cricket coach given big tick
New Zealand cricket enthusiasts are welcoming the appointment of John Wright as the coach of the Black Caps. Audio
Australia , England tied in Ashes cricket series
A crowd of up to a hundred thousand people is expected for the fourth Ashes Cricket test in Melbourne after the Australian side's surprise comeback over the weekend. Audio
Wikileaks reveals US frustration at NZ foreign policy
More diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks reveal how frustrated American diplomats have been with New Zealand taking an independent foreign policy line. Audio
New Zealanders among those affected by Europe snow
Nearly half a million travellers are facing a bleak Christmas, as heavy snow closes several major airports in Europe and brings Britain to a standstill. Audio
Plan to 'Green the Rubble' launches in Christchurch
Christchurch businesses, councils, MPs and individuals have banded together to turn the rubble of the Canterbury earthquake green. Audio
Christmas Island locals angered by boat crash memorials
Christmas Island locals are angry memorial services are already being held for the asylum seekers killed in Wednesday's ship wreck. Audio
Unprecedented demand for food parcels this Christmas
The Auckland City Mission says there is an unprecedented demand for food parcels this Christmas, matched by an all-time low in donations. Audio
Dying paedophile stretches prison resources
The Parole Board is grappling with what to do about one of the country's oldest paedophiles, whose rapidly declining health is stretching prison resources to the limit. Audio
New plan to recover Pike River men being developed
A new plan is being prepared to recover the bodies of the 29 men killed at the Pike River Coal mine. Audio
Second night of chaos at Heathrow
Andy Moore is the BBC's correspondent at Heathrow. He says closure has left the airport in chaos. Audio