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MPs told power bills should be split
The head of Mighty River Power has made an impassioned plea to MPs to make power bills more transparent so consumers can clearly see who's to blame for rising power prices. Audio
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Bridges warns electricity companies about disconnections
Audio 13 Mar 2014The Energy Minister, Simon Bridges, has warned electricity companies he will act if they do not stop disconnecting the power to vulnerable consumers. Audio
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Disconnection warning to companies
Energy Minister Simon Bridges has warned electricity companies he will act if they do not stop disconnecting the power to vulnerable consumers.
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Minister wants power companies to reduce disconnections
Audio 13 Mar 2014The Energy Minister, Simon Bridges, has warned electricity companies he will act if they do not stop disconnecting power to vulnerable consumers. Audio
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Second Otago well unlikely
Texas-based oil company Anadarko is "unlikely" to drill a second test oil-well it planned off the Otago coast. Audio
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New laws aim to clean up work safety
Company directors and managers could face up to five years in prison and a $3 million fine for recklessly endangering workers in new health and safety laws introduced to Parliament on Monday. Audio
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Govt promises big health and safety reform
Audio 11 Mar 2014The Government is promising to come down hard on New Zealand's appalling workplace safety record, with a revamped health and safety law. Under legislation introduced to Parliament yesterday and… Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 11 March 2014
Audio 11 Mar 2014Labour says it can turn around support in time for election; Our Parliamentary Chief Reporter has more; Search widens for Malaysian aircraft; Govt promises big health and safety reform; Pistorius ill… Audio
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Solid Energy confirms India's interest
Troubled coal company Solid Energy has confirmed the Indian government has expressed interest in buying some of its mines but has told a select committee that is a matter for the New Zealand… Audio
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Govt tight-lipped on Pike mine deal
The Government won't say whether it will release documents that are claimed to show it initiated discussions to resolve charges against the former Pike River mine chief executive, Peter Whittall.
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Greens push solar panel scheme
The Green Party says its new energy policy could result in 30,000 homes generating solar electricity in its first three years.
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Greens' solar panel lending scheme
The Green Party says its new energy policy could result in 30,000 homes generating solar electricity in its first three years of implementation, but the Government says it could push up power prices.
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Whangarei's bridge to give daily show
Whangarei's new bascule bridge will be putting on a daily show as a result of popular demand.
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Minister rebuts Greens on oil
Energy Minister Simon Bridges is taking issue with Green Party charges that oil revenues are falling.
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Minister dismisses Greens' oil claims
Audio 5 Feb 2014The Government is dismissing Green Party claims that New Zealand's oil industry under the National-led government has been a flop. Audio
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Forest industry launches safety review
The forest industry has launched a safety review with the appointment of an independent panel to conduct the investigation.
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Expect wage increases, says Labour
The Government is predicting a jump in wages this year, though it won't suggest by how much. Audio
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Govt denies opposition to deep sea drilling is growing
Energy Minister Simon Bridges, is rubbishing a claim by the Green Party that opposition is growing in New Zealand to deep-sea oil drilling.
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Great South Basin drilling welcomed
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges is welcoming Shell's decision to drill for gas in the Great South Basin off the Otago-Southland coast. Dunedin is being tipped as the likely service base. Audio
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Worksafe warning
New Crown agency says companies will be required to listen to employees or risk being shut down.
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New agency's warning to employers ignoring safety concerns
The chair of the new Worksafe New Zealand board says management will be required to listen to their workers or risk having their operation shut down.
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Private prosecution offer made to Pike families
The man who took a private prosecution against politician John Banks is seeking donations from the public to file 29 counts of manslaughter against Pike River Coal's former chief executive. Audio
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Pike River
Audio 13 Dec 2013The Minister of Labour, Simon Bridges, has been listening to that. Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 13 December 2013
Audio 13 Dec 2013Pike families still want to pursue criminal charges against Peter Whittall;CTU wants to take a closer look at the deal;Simon Bridges responds;Government decides not to give Nepata brothers extra… Audio
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Law changes could see workers' pay docked
Unions say potential law changes could breach freedom of expression.
