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Employment judge reserves decision
What's believed to be New Zealand's longest-running employment dispute drew to an end on Friday, with the judge reserving his decision.
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US red-faced over Ukraine leak
An apparently bugged phone conversation in which a senior American diplomat disparages the European Union over the Ukraine crisis has been posted online.
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David Cunliffe speech transcript
A transcript of Labour party leader David Cunliffe speech at Kelson Girls' College Auditorium, Auckland on Monday January 27, 2014.
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Matmos
Audio 25 Jan 2014Baltimore based electronic music duo Matmos make music with a sense of humour. They gained notoriety for their work with Björk, and later an album which utilised samples from medical procedures such… Audio
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Transcript of John Key's speech
A transcript of Prime Minister John Key's address to the West Auckland Business Club, January 23, 2014.
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Summer Sonic for 13 January 2014
Audio 13 Jan 2014Cynthia's Under Cover track is pianist Christopher O'Riley's transcription of Radiohead's No Surprises. She also asks listeners to hear Khachaturian's Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia 'Now, as if for… Audio
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Court awards costs against doctor
The Court of Appeal has ordered a doctor who complained that a lawyer had conducted a campaign to discredit him to pay the lawyer's costs.
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Labour pledges compensation for Pike families
The Labour Party has pledged to pay compensation to the families of the men killed in the Pike River mine disaster. Audio
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Maori Battalion audio goes live
Five hours of historic audio recordings of the 28th Maori Battalion from 1943 are now available online.
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One In Five for 15 September 2013
Katy Gosset is learning to talk with her hands - tackling this country's third official language. Here in New Zealand, sign language is spoken by about 24,000 people including deaf, hearing impaired… Audio
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US shares raw spy data with Israel - Snowden
The US National Security Agency routinely shares raw intelligence data with Israel without first removing information about US citizens, according to the latest leak by whistleblower Edward Snowden.
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American Samoa proposes human trafficking law
Audio 10 Sep 2013A new proposed law against human trafficking has drawn reactions, but many say authorities have been too silent for too long. Audio
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The Critic's Chair for 4 August 2013
Audio 4 Aug 2013This week on The Critic's Chair, Peter Mechen reviews a new recording of Hexameron - rarely-heard piano variations featuring six pianists. He also explores transcriptions of Wagner for two-pianos, and… Audio
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Episode 4 - I Was Born To Synthesize
The early development of analogue synthesizers: the Moog, the Buchla and others – Raymond Scott – Eric Siday – the San Francisco Tape Music Center – Paul Beaver and Bernie Krause, the go-to guys for… Audio
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No criminal charges over Pike mine disaster
Police say no criminal charges will be laid against any individual involved with the management of Pike River Coal before the mine disaster. Explosions at the West Coast colliery killed 29 men in…
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James Gardner Explains...
Audio 2 Jul 2013Not satisfied with These Hopeful Machines? James Gardner provides explanations and excuses
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Vatican bank managers quit after arrest
Two top managers of the scandal-plagued Vatican bank resigned on Monday following the arrest of a high-ranking cleric with close ties to the financial institution. Director Paolo Cipriani and…
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Gold mine owner feels the pinch
As the price of gold continues to tumble, the Australian owner of New Zealand's largest gold mine is considering cutting capital spending and imposing a wage freeze on its workers.
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Samoan Parliamentary speaker threatens newspaper after reports
Threats to ban the media from the Samoa Parliament have escalated, as the speaker of the house accused a newspaper of misrepresentation. The Samoa Observer reports the speaker La'auli Leuatea...
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Guam bill on Civil Service draws criticism
A bill that would allow Guam's Civil Service Commission to hold closed-door sessions without requiring transcripts is drawing criticism. Introduced by Vice Speaker Benjamin Cruz, the bill states that…
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The band plays on: Titanic violin for auction
A violin thought to be the one played by the band leader of the Titanic as it sank is genuine, according to a seven-year investigation by auctioneers.
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Papers suggest Fed underestimated global crisis
Newly released documents from the United States' central bank, the Federal Reserve, suggest it underestimated the threat of a global financial crisis as the first signs emerged five years ago.
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Bain transcript with Binnie released
David Bain told a judge who wrote a report on his compensation claim that his family meant everything to him and he did not kill them.
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Napoleon's Kremlin letter sells at auction
A 200-year-old letter written by Napoleon Bonaparte in which he vows to blow up the Kremlin has been sold at auction for €150,000.
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Cut costs or perish: Rinehart
Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart says Australia's mining industry needs to cut its costs if it is to survive.
