Ruth Hill

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

Vacant houses at military camps and bases are being sold off by the Army. Audio

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

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

On Budget Day May 20, the Government will unveil changes to the tax system, including moves to close lucrative loopholes for property investors. Audio

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

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

A report on the management of coastal areas has found major problems with uncontrolled beachfront development. Audio

Government critics say allowing local councils to contract out water services for 35 years will open the floodgates to privatisation. Audio

Mum and dad investors burned by finance company collapses say the Government's move to create a super regulatory authority is long overdue. Audio

Hostility by some midwives towards immunisation could be turning some parents off vaccinating their children. Audio

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 is being restored to homes and businesses across Wellington after an accident at a substation caused a city-wide blackout. Audio

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

A new government working group will consider whether or not taxpayers should continue to carry the total cost of the welfare system. Audio

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 user groups and civil liberties campaigners say secretive international talks to crack down on copyright infringements threaten the rights of ordinary people. Audio

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

The Government is coming under increasing pressure to take a more hands-on role in resolving the leaky building crisis. Audio

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