Ruth Hill
Environmentalists call for slow-down on oil exploration
Environmentalists want New Zealand to follow Norway's lead and put a moratorium on new oil exploration drilling until the disaster in the Gulf of Mexico has been fully investigated. Audio
Army selling houses to buy guns
Vacant houses at military camps and bases are being sold off by the Army. Audio
East Coast bubbling with excitment over gas
The prospect of a potential gas bonanza on their doorstep is an exciting one for some Bay of Plenty and East Coast locals, although some caution it may be some time before the benefits are seen. Audio
Landcorp may bid for Crafar farms
The Government-owned farm company, Landcorp, is denying allegations that political influence played a part in its decision to look into buying the former Crafar farms. Audio
Government set to close tax loopholes for property investors
On Budget Day May 20, the Government will unveil changes to the tax system, including moves to close lucrative loopholes for property investors. Audio
Principals reiterate call for search and surveillance powers
A 15-year old student has allegedly threatened to kill other pupils with a knife at Hamilton Girls' High School and has been charged in relation to the event. Audio
NZ political leaders have advice for Lib-Dems
British politicians debating electoral reform have been looking to New Zealand's experience with proportional representation. But some here are questioning whether the New Zealand system, of mixed… Audio
Report finds problems with beachfront development
A report on the management of coastal areas has found major problems with uncontrolled beachfront development. Audio
Critics say Government wants to privatise water
Government critics say allowing local councils to contract out water services for 35 years will open the floodgates to privatisation. Audio
Burnt investors say regulation overdue
Mum and dad investors burned by finance company collapses say the Government's move to create a super regulatory authority is long overdue. Audio
Midwives could be turning some parents off immunisation
Hostility by some midwives towards immunisation could be turning some parents off vaccinating their children. Audio
Report counts cost of Crohn's disease
Otago University researchers say the inflammatory bowel condition Crohn's disease is costing the country at least one hundred million dollars a year. Audio
Power being restored following Wellington-wide blackout
Power is being restored to homes and businesses across Wellington after an accident at a substation caused a city-wide blackout. Audio
Criminal charges laid against Lombard directors
Two former cabinet ministers along with two other directors of the failed company Lombard Finance and Investments are facing criminal charges for misleading investors. Audio
Social sector warns against private insurance for welfare
A new government working group will consider whether or not taxpayers should continue to carry the total cost of the welfare system. Audio
New Zealand apple growers now may sell in Australia
Australian apple producers say they are still worried about allowing New Zealand apples into their country because of the risk of fire blight. Audio
Internet users protest secret anti-piracy talks
Internet user groups and civil liberties campaigners say secretive international talks to crack down on copyright infringements threaten the rights of ordinary people. Audio
Health Board Investigates Missing Money
The police and the Capital and Coast District Health Board are investigating allegations that hundreds of thousands in taxpayer money has been misused by a Maori trust in Kapiti. Audio
Call for Govt to Offer Loans to Leaky Homeowners
The Government is coming under increasing pressure to take a more hands-on role in resolving the leaky building crisis. Audio
Strategic Finance directors under scrutiny
Investors left out of pocket by the collapse of Strategic Finance are demanding to know how company directors were able to extract millions of dollars via subsidiaries, even while their funds were… Audio