Ruth Hill
Turmoil in Egypt spells anxious times for NZ exporters
New Zealand's multi-million dollar export trade to Egypt could face disruptions because of the violent political unrest. Audio
Companies call for tougher rules on predatory share offers
The energy company Vector says more than 300 of its shareholders may have unwittingly sold their shares at below market value. Audio
Lawn bowls defies popular image to attract young players
Lawn bowling clubs are still experiencing an influx of youthful bowlers. Audio
In tough times, many deciding on stay-at-home vacations
If you're back at work and already thinking about what to do on your next holiday, here's an idea - stay at home. Audio
Throwing a line still popular pursuit but may be under threat
Nearly one and a half million 1.4 m New Zealanders go fishing at least once a year, making it one of the most popular recreational activities in the country. Audio
Wedding planning now big business in New Zealand
About 24-thousand marriages are registered in New Zealand each year. Audio
Poorest households hardest hit by food price spikes
Householders can expect to pay more at the supermarket as global food prices hit record highs. Audio
Diet resolutions made - and broken - after Xmas excess
If you've been eating heartily over the holidays, you may have made one of the most popular New Year's resolutions - to do something about that expanding waistline. Audio
Cancer patients to miss out on chemotherapy
Chemotherapy has been axed for some cancer patients in the central North Island - simply because there are not enough specialists to treat them. Audio
Sushi - the latest food fad
New Zealanders are increasingly adopting, and adapting, this cuisine as their own. Audio
Wellington gets Lonely Planet coolest little capital title
Wellington's old reputation as grey, stodgy, bureaucratic and cardigan-wearing was finally laid to rest this year with the news that Lonely Planet voted the city the"coolest little capital in the… Audio
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
