Eric Frykberg
Cost of last year's campylobacter outbreak in Havelock North
There are revelations that a campylobacter outbreak in Havelock North last year cost about $21 million with residents the worst affected. Video, Audio
ACC confesses to using false names on legal documents
ACC is the second government agency that's admitted using fake names for difficult clients. Lawyers and beneficiary advocates condemn it, but managers argue it's necessary to protect the safety of… Audio
New coal mine shows industry is defying predictions
The much criticised coal industry is confounding its critics by refusing to lie down and die. Defunct state coal miner Solid Energy's assets have been bought by Talleys and Bathurst Resources in a… Audio
KiwiRail cracks down on worker drug use, experts doubt success
KiwiRail is doubling its drug testing regime from next month. It comes after a railway official who tested positive for methamphetamine put workers at risk on the main trunk line. Audio
Consumer NZ 'alarmist' with claim gas is running out
The plumbing and gas fittting industry is pouring scorn on claims that gas will run out soon in New Zealand and people need to think twice before buying gas-fired appliances. Consumer New Zealand… Audio
National would bypass RMA to speed up construction
If re-elected, National would enact special legislation which would make it easier to build more housing and infrastructure and make it more affordable. Audio
Slips crash into Wellington houses with a bang
Residents in Wellington's Aro Valley say a large slip which hit their houses this morning sounded like a thunderstorm and felt like an earthquake. Video, Audio
Final stage of fraught Solid Energy sale concludes
Almost two years after Solid Energy collapsed and many fraught arguments since, the last significant sale of its assets formally concludes today. The new company takes over from today and 99 percent… Audio
Porirua Council puzzled by collapsing street
The Porirua City Council say it's at a loss as to what is causing parts of a Whitby street to subside. The northern end of Albatross Close has had trouble for the past four years and has dropped 90… Video, Audio
Local bus services come at cost of drivers' wages - union
An election meeting in Wellington has heard complaints transport efficiency is being achieved at the cost of workers wages. Audio
Govt checking Rocket Lab for ocean litter
A NIWA report has found the ecological impact of jettisoned rocket debris is less than pollution from the fishing industry, but a build-up of debris on the ocean floor from repeated launches could be… Audio
Fletcher Building's profit collapses on big project
Fletcher Building's profit has slumped 80 percent because of losses and delays on two big projects, the Sky City Convention Centre and the Justice Precinct in Christchurch. Eric Frykberg reports. Audio
Firm given permission to dig for ironsands off Taranaki
Trans Tasman Resources is the first company allowed to mine in New Zealand's Exclusive Economic Zone. But opponents vow to fight the Environmental Protection Authority's decision. Video, Audio
Hundreds of penguins dying in fishing nets - Forest & Bird
Hundreds of penguins are dying in fishing nets each year, according to the conservation group, Forest & Bird. Eric Frykberg reports. Audio
New Zealand slowly recovering from threat of power shortage
New Zealand is inching back towards safety after an electricity supply scare earlier in the winter. Figures show the country is not out of the woods yet, but the challenge of keeping the current… Audio
Could black boxes be installed in all light aircraft?
If the Transport Accident Investigation Commission has its way, something similar to an airliners' black box may be installed in all light aircraft. The Civil Aviation Authority is in favour and a… Audio
Recovering alcoholic pilots return to work
An aviation conference in Hamilton has heard how a programme developed in the United States has successfully put 50 recovering alcoholic pilots in NZ back into the air and flying planes Audio
Robinson helicopter exec forced to defend company reputation
A top executive from Robinson helicopters has angrily defended the company's reputation, saying its crash rate has been blown out of proportion. Bob Muse says there's a problem with the number of… Audio
