Ruth Hill
Govt warned against treating SOEs as cash cows
The Government is putting pressure on state-owned enterprises to take on more debt and pay higher dividends. Audio
Melamine death toll likely to be in hundreds, says specialist
Two years after China's melamine tainted baby formula scandal, new research suggests the number of children affected is likely to be much higher than official government figures. Audio
Study exposes cost of preventative birth defects
There are renewed calls for the government to introduce the mandatory fortification of bread with folic acid. Audio
High dollar impacts householders and businesses
The strong New Zealand dollar is good news for travellers heading overseas, and could mean cheaper import goods, but manufacturers and exporters are bracing themselves for pain in the pocket. Audio
Green light for country's biggest geothermal plant
Contact Energy has got the green light to build the country's biggest geothermal power station near Taupo, which is the first project to go through the new fast-tracked environmental consent process. Audio
Wellington gets Lonely Planet coolest little capital title
Wellington's old reputation as grey, stodgy, bureaucratic and cardigan-wearing can finally be laid to rest. Audio
IHC could be liable to pay workers millions
IHC could be liable to pay workers millions of dollars in backpay for sleep-over shifts if it fails in its bid to overturn an Employment Court decision. Audio
Critics say police appointment review should be made public
There are growing calls for a review of senior police appointment processes to be opened up to public scrutiny. Audio
Prime Minister discusses Hobbit with Warner Bros execs
The Prime Minister John Key and other ministers are meeting now with senior executives from Warner Brothers. Audio
Lawyer calls for inquiry into judicial appointments
The resignation of embattled Supreme Court judge Bill Wilson means an investigation into allegations of misconduct against him will be abandoned. Audio
University should ban student-staff relationships - Elliotts
The family of murdered Otago University student Sophie Elliott says new guidelines discouraging staff from having relationships with students don't go far enough. Audio
More New Zealanders can't pay bills
A dramatic hike in the number of people who can't pay their debts suggests the recession isn't over for many households and businesses. Audio
Low inflation not helping low-income NZers - budget advisors
Inflation is the lowest it's been in more than six years, new figures show. Audio
Fire Service reviewing procedures after attack
The fire service will be reviewing the rules for its volunteers after a firefighting crew was attacked in the Marlborough Sounds settlement of Havelock on the weekend. Audio
Pacific leaders decry axing of language resources
Pacific community leaders and teachers are angry at the Education Ministry's decision to suspend a series of popular books for Pacific Island students. Audio
Prime Minister says moves to arm police inevitable
The Prime Minister says it's inevitable that police will move towards being more regularly armed. Audio
NZ wood industry relying on China
The forestry industry's phenomenal export growth looks set to continue due to China's voracious demand for wood. Audio
A year's supply of contraceptive runs out in a month
Hundreds of women are being forced to wait for long-term contraception after a year's supply was used up in one month. Audio
Uncertainty over IHC care causes fear for families
Pressure is on the Government to give up legal battles and pay staff who look after those with disabilities more money. Audio
Wellington Civil Defence ill-prepared for major quake
A major earthquake in Wellington would put most of the region's emergency response centres out of action just when they're needed most. Audio
