Philippa Tolley
Top Stories for Friday 17 September 2010
The French blame the Pilots for the Air New Zealand crash into the Mediterranean. Rodney Hide rushes back from Hong Kong to deal with the David Garret affair and should the Governor have cut the Cash… Audio
Drug-resistant pandemic flu possible - scientists
Scientists have discovered that those who suffer from swine flu and seasonal flu at the same time could be creating a drug-resistant pandemic flu virus. Audio
Canterbury property market said to be in a logjam after quake
The Law Society wants government intervention to end what it's calling a logjam in the Canterbury property market. Audio
Kaikoura slip due to be cleared today
Road and rail access along slip-stricken State Highway 1, south of Kaikoura, should be restored later today. Audio
Act backs MP David Garrett despite offending revelations
The Act leader, Rodney Hide, says he believes his law and order spokesman should be allowed to stay in Parliament despite making what he calls,"a terrible mistake", 26 years ago. Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 14 September 2010
Parliament to vote on emergency quake laws today, Christchurch mayor discusses new recovery powers, Christchurch poised to move into full recovery mode, Work goes on through night to clear massive… Audio
Lochore says All Blacks have a way to go
The All Black's 1987 Rugby World Cup-winning coach says this years' Bledisloe Cup and Tri-Nations champions have the potential to go down as among the all time greats. But Sir Brian Lochore says the… Audio
New Zealand rescue mission to Antartica
A decision is due shortly on whether a New Zealand air force crew will make another attempt today to evacuate an extremely ill American from McMurdo Base in Antartica. Audio
ChCh mayor urges heritage building owners not to tear down city'
The mayor of Christchurch is urging owners of heritage buildings damaged in the earthquake, not to tear down the city's treasures without first considering if they can be saved. Audio
Several days to clear rail and road blockage near Kaikoura
The Transport Agency says it will be several days until the road and rail network is re-opened after a massive slip on State Highway One, near Kaikoura. Audio
Cabinet to legislate to speed Canterbury rebuild
The Cabinet is expected to approve legislation today to clear the way for reconstruction work in Canterbury. Audio
Canterbury civil defence moves into recovery mode
Jon Mitchell is Civil Defence's management planner for Canterbury. Audio
Insight for 29 August 2010: More Mandarin in NZ?
Sally Round investigates the push for more Mandarin speakers in New Zealand Audio
Insight for 15 August: Special Education
Penny Mackay looks at the future for children with special education needs. Audio
Insight for 15 August: Special Education
Penny Mackay looks at the future for children with special education needs. Audio
