Ceinwen Curtis
Global Warming Set to Divide Faming and Horticulture
A Ministry of Agriculture report measures for the first time how warmer temperatures along with rain will affect plant growth. Audio
Dunedin Property Prices Fall
For the first time, official property prices, as recorded by Quotable Value, have fallen in a major city. Audio
Safety Courses for Builders in Question
An agreement is to be signed today between the Government and the building industry. Audio
Maori Party Wants GST Removed From Food
The Maori Party is urging the Government to exempt food from GST, rejecting claims it would be too complicated to implement. Audio
Te Papa Scientists Examine Giant Squid
How do you defrost a ten metre long deep water predator that's been suspended in a block of ice for more than a year? Audio
Junior Doctors Strike Claims Criticised
Doctors at regional hospitals are rubbishing claims that they could close soon due to the lack of Junior Doctors. Audio
Inflation Rates and Rising Prices
Inflation has 3.4% for the year to March, and there's evidence to show those on middle incomes are now feeling the pinch. Audio
Wellington Coroner Critical of Police
The Wellington Coroner has released reports critical of police processes after the deaths of two men in police custody. Audio
GP Shortage
Impending crisis looming as more and more close their books to new patients. Audio
Decision Expected Today Over Airport
A decision is expected today on whether the development of Paraparaumu Airport, north of Wellington, will go ahead. Audio
Falling House Prices
New survey results show that house prices are now falling, providing welcome relief for home buyers. Audio
Investigation into Student's Death
Takapuna Grammar is to launch an investigation into the way it dealt with a mentally disabled students death. Audio
Union Against FTA with China
The Maritime Union fears a free trade agreement with China could force lower wages on New Zealand based workforce. Audio
KiwiSaver Red Tape
The Government is being accused of botching the legislation behind KiwiSaver, causing endless red tape for employers. Audio
Negative Growth in Property Market
Growth in property prices continues to slow, as residential real estate enters its fourth month of slowdown. Audio
Auckland Airport Investment and Ownership
Infratil says the Government's move to protect national assets from foreign ownership lacks a coherent analysis or explanation. Audio
Sprinkler Ban for Wellington Region
A residential sprinkler ban has been imposed in the Wellington region. Audio
Falun Gong
The group were banned from the Chinese New Year parade despite having been allowed in last year's Santa parade. Audio
Ageing Aircraft
This follows a report into the collapse of landing gear on a 34 year old plane at Auckland's Ardmore Aerodrome. Audio
Silly Tourists
They come from all over the world for New Zealand's natural beauty but for some tourists, it's all about extreme adventure. Audio