Ruth Hill
Diet shakes for children alarm nutritionists
A company promoting meal replacement shakes, detox pills and other weight-loss products for children says it could have the solution to the child obesity epidemic. Audio
All Blacks-branded Weet-Bix cereal being made in Australia
It's branded "New Zealand's Number 1 Breakfast Cereal" and the Official Breakfast of the All Blacks. Audio
High Court judgement - Lecretia Seales
The High Court judgement in the case of Lecretia Seales, who died this morning, has just been released. Our reporter, Ruth Hill, has been reading the judgement. Audio
Thin blue line stretched thinner, says Labour and police union
Police figures show the thin blue line has got a lot thinner, as the number of constables on the beat has dropped by almost 18 percent since 2009. Audio
Unions say changes to Working For Families fail
Unions representing low-paid workers expect the small boost to tax breaks for working families in the Budget will be quickly be absorbed by rising costs. Audio
NZ importer investigating flammable cladding
A company importing aluminium cladding of the type blamed for a catastrophic blaze in Melbourne is investigating whether it may have been used incorrectly in buildings here. Audio
PM may find it hard to brush off Ponytailgate
John Key faces yet more embarrassment over the Ponytailgate scandal, with the waitress he annoyed now in talks with a prominent union. Audio
Our reporter on the coroner's findings
Our reporter Ruth Hill has been reading the Coroner Peter Ryan's report, which shows he's not convinced the rules as they stand are strong enough to stop stoned pilots taking to the air. Audio
Burger King bins toys
Burger King has announced it is scrapping television advertising aimed at children and has stopped including children's toys with their meals. Audio
Audit of child protection team after police failings
The child protection team with Waitemata police is under scrutiny in case it's still making mistakes, following its multiple failings in the so called Roastbusters inquiry. Audio
The latest on Cyclone Pam stroming through the South Pacific
The super Tropical Cyclone Pam is sweeping through the South Pacific, leaving devastation in its wake, reporter Ruth Hill has been following its progress. Audio
Sports official abused girls over eight years
An Olympics athletics judge Peter Wrigley has been jailed for sexually abusing two young girls and possessing more than 100 thousand child porn images including of babies. Audio
Health experts welcome ruling against extension
Councils could struggle to allow bars to stay open later than 4 am after a Wellington City Council bid was overturned this week. Audio
Insured drivers say uninsured vehicles should get off the road
A survey of insured drivers has found most want uninsured drivers and cars off the road. Audio
Climbers feared dead on Mt Cook
The search for three climbers missing on Aoraki Mount Cook since Monday, has switched from a rescue effort to body recovery. Audio
Murderer and paedophile exploits information gaps to escape
A new report into the escape of paedophile killer Phillip John Smith has found he was able to exploit information gaps between governments agencies. Audio
Police say fatal axe rampage not random
The police are crediting two members of the public with helping to apprehend a man accused of going on a bloody axe rampage in Upper Hutt that has left one woman dead and two others injured. Audio
Glenn Inquiry calls for Family Violence Court
Establishing a new Family Violence Court is a key recommendation in the final report of the Independent Glenn Inquiry into child abuse and domestic violence. Audio
Investment in China: big opportunities, some risks
Millions of dollars of deals in dairying, telecommunications and food research have been announced during the Chinese President's visit here. Audio
Labour says supermarkets need regulation
The Commerce Commission has cleared one of the country's largest supermarket chains of allegations of anti-competitive behaviour. Audio