Ceinwen Curtis
WCC accused of distorting water data to promote metering
Frank Cook, says the council has been sloppy at best in the figures quoted. Audio
NZ intensive care specialists involved in new study
A new study proves a technique used world wide to lower high blood sugars actually increases the risk of death. Audio
Taranaki hapu occupy historic pa site
An oil exploration company may begin drilling a new well through an historic pa site near Waitara this morning. Audio
Energy prices may rise
The Minister of State Owned Enterprises is refusing to rule out big hikes in power prices from State Owned Enterprises. Audio
Government to outline plan for nine day working fortnight
The idea has wide support but there are some who think its charm may be superficial. Audio
Nuclear waste
Greenpeace says a shipment of nuclear waste from France to Japan could pose a threat to New Zealand. Audio
Geneology online
The Department of Internal Affairs has put its Births Deaths and Marriages service online following new legislation. Audio
Key's move to support Fisher and Paykel sparks debate
The Prime Minister has been warned to tread carefully when deciding who gets help and who doesn't. Audio
More people shy away from gluten
That's seen a jump in the number of gluten free products in supermarkets by at least 20 percent and in many cases. Audio
Job losses
Unemployment is predicted to hit six percent next year, that's another 40 thousand people out of work. Audio
New Zealanders stuck in Bangkok
At least 195 New Zealanders remain stranded in Bangkok as both of the city's airports continue to be occupied by protesters. Audio
Woman jailed for murder of infant
Babysitter Tiana Kapea is today beginning the first of at least 17 years in jail for the murder of a 10-month-old child. Audio
International dairy prices fall
Dairy cooperative Fonterra says there's no sigh of the unprecedented rollercoaster slowing. Audio
G20 summit welcomed by NZ trade lobbyists
Leaders of the world's 20 largest economies, the G20, have ended their meeting in Washington calling for major financial reform. Audio
Maori Party chase a Ministerial portfolio
At just 2 percent of the party vote, and 5 seats, the party hasn't got enough leverage to make demands. Audio
New government faces major expectation from business
Business leaders want swift decisions on big issues, such as the Resource Management Act, and the Emissions Trading Scheme. Audio
Aftershock Survival Preperation
The Aftershock documentary appears to have had the desired effect, jolting people into preparing for the big one. Audio
Mortgages - Risks, Banks and Insurance
With banks more reticent to lend with any risk involved, Ceinwen Curtis investigates the value of mortgage insurance. Audio
Farming Sector Remains Upbeat
Despite increasing evidence that farm sales are feeling the effects of the credit crunch, sector leaders remain upbeat. Audio
Redundancies Loom At AgResearch
The science community is aghast at news of at least 20 redundancies looming at the largest Crown research institute. Audio