Philippa Tolley
Bad news for pale whales
A new study has found whales are prone to sunburn - just like humans. Audio
Australia looks at 'big brother' rules for pokies
The Australian Federal government is looking at what's being described as 'big brother' rules to curb the use of pokie machines, including using fingerprints to prevent problem gambling. Audio
The wicketkeeper for the Pakistan cricketers has been suspended
Pakistan's wicketkeeper has been suspended for pulling out of a series against South Africa in Dubai. Zulqarnain Haider fled from Dubai to London on Monday and announced he had retired, after claiming… Audio
Call for better pay for Pacific nurses
Nurses in the South Pacific are calling for pay parity with their New Zealand colleagues and say without it they will continue to lose nurses to their wealthier neighbours. Audio
Green Party demands government introduce clean water rules
The Green Party is once again accusing the government of refusing to put in place clean water rules, as another report shows water quality is deteriorating - this time in lakes Audio
Auckland and Wellington mayors vie for 'best city' title
The Lonely Planet has stoked the long-held rivalry between Auckland and Wellington. Audio
Dioxin mother says MOH study does not go far enough
A mother who says her children suffered birth defects because of dioxin poisoning isn't accepting a Ministry of Health report into the Dow chemical plant contamination. Audio
Free trade deal including Japan and NZ looking less likely
There are signs Japan's entry into a free trade deal including New Zealand and the United States, could be blocked. Audio
Iraqi Christians have been targeted in a series of attacks
Iraqi christians are being targeted in a co-ordinated series of mortar and bomb attacks by militants who have declared them to be legitimate targets. Audio
Transport Agency radically changes tack on speeding ads
The New Zealand Transport Agency is trying a radical change of tack in the advertisements it uses to discourage young men from speeding. Audio
Kiwifruit grower says PSA appears well-established
The Ministry of Forestry and Agriculture will today begin spraying infected kiwifruit vines to try to contain the outbreak of the vine canker disease PSA in the Bay of Plenty. Audio
MPs vote down bill banning sow crates
MPs have voted down a member's bill seeking to ban the use of sow crates and any other farming practices which inflict pain or distress on animals. Audio
Many children lost during Indonesian eruption
As many as 3-hundred and 20-thousand people have now been been forced to evacuate the area around Indonesia's erupting volcano, Mount Merapi. Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 9 November 2010
Orchardist meetings planned as kiwifruit disease confirmed, Biosecurity Minister says kiwifruit disease may be contained, Swings in spending, tax takes baffle economists, Finance Minister discusses… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 8 November 2010
Problem-plagued HMNZS Otago crippled in port, Training exercise with SAS labelled as a dangerous distraction, Wayne Mapp reacts to SAS session and Navy vessel failure, Dry run ahead of rugby world cup… Audio
