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Have the media missed the point about electric and hybrid cars?
Lately we’ve seen TV hosts charging around in super-expensive electric-powered supercars, and we've heard some fully-charged opinions in the media about whether they are the future of motoring. But… Audio
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Have the media missed the point about electric and hybrid cars?
Lately we’ve seen TV hosts charging around in super-expensive electric-powered supercars, and we've heard some fully-charged opinions in the media about whether they are the future of motoring. But…
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New standards for energy sector possible
The Government is considering setting new environmental standards for the energy sector. It already has a plan, inherited from an earlier government, of requiring 90 percent of electricity to be...
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Kiwirail tipped to scrap stretch of Northland rail
There is alarm in Northland at suggestions Kiwirail is about to mothball a stretch of the northern line. It's scrapping its contract with the Marusumi woodchip company, to rail logs...
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Officials now more positive over City Rail Link
Government officials have had a change of heart on the Auckland Council's $2.5 billion City Rail Link after the politicians decided to support it.
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Taxis want to put brakes on Uber's Christchurch plans
The taxi industry has hit back at Uber's plan to launch in Christchurch with a different set of safety checks from taxis.
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PM confirms funding so Auckland's City Rail Link can start earlier
John Key has confirmed the government will work with Auckland Council on the City Rail Link and bring forward its construction by two years. Video
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Korean tourists' driving hesitant, jerky - witnesses
A crash which killed two Korean tourists on the West Coast was "inevitable" given the way they were driving before their car plunged from a bridge, a coroner says.
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New and old flags fly in Auckland
Some Aucklanders say the alternative flag design now flying over the harbour bridge may be politically motivated, but it does offer a good chance to see it in action.
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Flag bridge decision disgraceful, says Winston Peters
The Government's decision to fly the alternative New Zealand flag from the Auckland Harbour Bridge has infuriated New Zealand First leader Winston Peters.
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Are Wellingtonians keen to travel to Canberra?
Singapore Airlines' new direct flight between Wellington and Canberra is being welcomed by bureaucrats and business people. Audio
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Alternative NZ flag to fly over 250 sites
The black, white and blue alternative Silver Fern flag will soon start flying over 250 sites across the country, including the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
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Smeltz lifts Sydney to victory
Sydney FC substitute Shane Smeltz has stolen the A-League's 11th Sydney derby with a 90th-minute winner to deny Western Sydney 2-1.
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Public Health Assoc critical of govt support for TPP
The Public Health Association is criticising the government's support for the signing of the Trans Pacific Partnership.
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Govt denies Chilean claim about TPPA signing
The Government is denying a date has been set for the signing of the Trans Pacific Partnership next month.
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Govt confirms plans to sign TPP in Auckland
The government is looking to host the signing of the Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement in Auckland early next month, officials have confirmed.
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Oil companies cut back on NZ exploration
Low oil prices have forced the New Zealand oil industry to cut back its exploration efforts in New Zealand.
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Proposal for new road through Kahurangi National Park
The Buller District Council wants the Government to fund an investigation into the new Wangapeka Road link, which would run from Little Wanganui, near Karamea, to the Motueka Valley. The Transport… Audio
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Question Time for 8 December 2015
Audio 8 Dec 2015- KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI to the Minister of Finance: What upcoming announcements will the Government deliver on the economic and fiscal outlook?
- ANDREW LITTLE to the Prime Minister: Does he have…
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PM's Cabinet reshuffle confirmed
Incoming Corrections Minister Judith Collins says she wants to get to the bottom of allegations at Auckland's troubled Mt Eden Prison. Video, Audio
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Warning against airport security over-reaction
Regional airports around New Zealand are warning the government not to over-react to calls for drastic changes to domestic aviation security.
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Pink cycleway opens in central Auckland
The first stage of Auckland's most ambitious cycle project so far has opened. Will it be enough to make cyclists in the city feel safe? Video
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iPredict for political punters targetted by MP
David Farrar discusses iPredict and how much weight there is in MP Simon Bridges' claims the site is a money laundering risk. Audio
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The Panel with Dita de Boni and Lynda Hallinan(Part 2)
Audio 27 Nov 2015What the Panelists Dita de Boni and Lynda Hallinan. Professor Sharon Harvey talks about the need for te reo Maori and if there are other languages it would be more useful for us to learn. David Farrar… Audio
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Blame laid for major power cut
Transpower and Vector failed to identify an electrical failure that caused power to be cut to 85,000 homes and businesses in Auckland, a report has found.
