Eric Frykberg
Police concerned about drunken excess in Wellington CBD
Police have told Wellington city councillors about drunken excess in the city centre, but the hospitality industry says the dangers are exaggerated. Audio
Southland toxic waste company folds leaving Southland
Southland authorities are scrambling to deal with tens of thousands of tonnes of toxic waste after a company responsible for dealing with it has liquidated Audio
Calls for more aged-friendly homes spurs debate
A housing lobby group wants more houses built for the elderly and disabled, saying there are far too few homes for these groups, despite the elderly population increasing every year. Audio
David Jones arrival challenge for local shops
The opening of Wellington's David Jones department store, yesterday, is being hailed as proof the retail sector is alive and well despite high rents and the lurking threat of the internet. Eric… Audio
Tax experts warn Supreme Court judgement could cost investment
The Supreme Court has ruled that the costs of getting resource consent for a project are not tax deductible. Lawyers and accountants are warning this may deter companies from embarking on big new… Audio
Economists welcome Reserve Bank announcement
Economists are optimistic the Reserve Bank might achieve its goal of actually raising inflation. And they hope the New Zealand dollar will drop putting exporters in a better position. But as Eric… Audio
ANZ chief would like to see investors quit property market
The head of the country's biggest bank, the ANZ, says the housing market would work better if there were fewer investors involved. He says they're making life too hard for first home buyers. Audio
RNZ learns Chinese officials warn Zespri of retaliation
RNZ News has been told the kiwifruit marketing company Zespri was warned by Chinese officials there could be retaliation if New Zealand investigates claims of Chinese steel dumping. Our reporter Eric… Audio
Minister of Trade asking questions over China steel "dumping"
The Minister of Trade Todd McClay wants answers from the Chinese Embassy in Wellington in the wake of allegations that China is selling surplus steel in New Zealand below cost. Audio
New Zealanders double Internet data usage in just a year
New Zealanders have doubled their use use of data in just a year. And as Eric Fykberg reports the Internet community is actually patting itself on the back about how this huge demand is being handled.
…Lobby group disappointed at surcharge verdict
A lobby group for the renewable electricity industry says it is bitterly disappointed it lost a complaint over extra charges levied on many people with solar panels on their roof. But it's not the end… Audio
NZ nervously eyes SE Asian dispute as decision nears
New Zealand awaits an international ruling on a dispute between China and the Philippines over part of the South China Sea - China insists New Zealand's trade routes won't be affected. Audio
Man jailed for Alex Fisher's murder
The man jailed for murdering Alex Fisher is keeping quiet about his reasons for killing his twelve-year-old half brother. Audio
Aiport dispute could lead to widespread disruptions
Tensions are rising as a looming labour dispute at airports threatens to bring widespread disruption to travellers. Eric Frykberg reports. Audio
Vic Uni's accounting standards questioned
Court told a Victoria University accounts manager who pleaded guilty to defrauding the university of nearly half a million dollars got away with it because of substandard accounting systems. Eric… Audio
Judge orders rethink on returning murder-accused to China
The Justice Minister has been ordered to reconsider sending an accused killer to face trial in China, because there are questions over whether he will recieve a fair trial. Audio
Report backs Akld port shift
A leaked report has backed the idea of shifting Auckland's port from its downtown site to Manukau Harbour or Kawakawa Bay on the Firth of Thames. Audio
Driverless buses could be on roads within 4 years
New Zealanders could be travelling on driverless buses within four years. The country's largest bus company, NZ Bus, expects so-called autonomous buses will be a third of their bus fleet within a… Audio
Wider Panama Canal welcomed by NZ exporters
A widened Panama Canal opens this week. Eric Frykberg reports on what it means for New Zealand's trade. Audio
Accusations of price manipulation in the electricity market
The largest electricity supplier in the country is being accused of manipulating the price of electricity. Audio