Bruce Robertson

A genetic study of the kea casts new light on the history of the endangered parrot and what can be done to help protect it. Audio

Parliament has voted to keep the legal drinking age at 18 years, despite a strong public desire to see it returned to 20. Audio

Government ministries appear to be at odds over research into the effect of squid fishing on the population of sea lions. Audio

Environmental and sector groups are calling for the Government to directly appoint some members of regional councils. Audio

The Alcohol Reform Bill has been reported back to Parliament after thousands of public submissions to the Justice and Electoral select committee. Audio

On 'Your place' we are visiting a small country town in Eastern Southland just 45 kilometers from Invercargill and 25 south of Gore. The original Maori name for the area was Mokoreta; clear, sweet… Audio

The Cabinet has agreed to pursue what are expected to be sweeping changes to liquor laws. Audio

That is if it acts on recommendations made in a Law Commission report. Audio

The Hospitality Association is dismissing a possible fifty percent increase in alcohol tax as nanny-state gone wrong. Audio

A decision that sets tough operating hours for a liquor store close to schools and churches on the North Shore could set a precedent for new stores right round the country. Audio

Alcohol law review debate Audio

Labour MP Lianne Dalziel is frustrated at the lack of interest being shown in a bill governing how alcohol's sold. Audio

Molecular genetics is revealing paternity and family relationships in the kakapo population. Audio

Bruce Robertson and Ian Jamieson talk with Alison Ballance about Kakapo genetics. Audio

The New Zealand Sidecar and Solo motorcycling championships Audio

An inquiry was launched in August last year following allegations of irregularities in its dealings. Audio

Unions are welcoming a set of improvements proposed by the Government to casual workers' rights. Audio