Eric Frykberg
NZ foreign affairs experts fancy Clark's UN chances
Experts on international relations say Helen Clark has a good chance of becoming the ninth Secretary General of the United Nations. Audio
Power company charging more to solar panel owners
The Hawke's Bay lines company Unison is putting an extra charge on most householders who from today put solar panels on their roof. Audio
Parliament unresponsive to cannabis law change
Parliament seems unlikely to change its tactics on medical or recreational marijuana, despite public support. Eric Frykberg reports. Audio
Not all is doom and gloom in the agricultural sector
New Zealand farming analysts say all is not gloomy in the agricultural community even though collapsing dairy prices have left a hole at the heart of the sector. Audio
Fears that oil search will be limited this year
Energy analysts and the Government are bracing themselves for a tepid response to the latest call for more exploration for oil and gas. Audio
Govt continues with hunt for black gold
The government is pressing ahead with the search for off-shore oil, despite the Paris Climate Change Conference, environmental protests, and low oil prices. Audio
Greenpeace day of disobedience to protest deep sea drilling
Protesters are blocking the entrance to Sky City in Auckland where an international oil conference is being held. Audio
Emissions clamp-down may have cost for consumers
A Government move to toughen up on climate-damaging emissions means some goods and services may get more expensive. Audio
Are electric work standards up to scratch?
The Master Electricians Association says safeguards are in place for people getting electrical work done in their homes. Eric Frykberg reports. Audio
Repeat animal neglecter's appeal in Auckland High Court
Serial animal neglecter Anne Power has an extended history of animal abuse and neglect, and had 39 animals removed from her earlier this year. Her appeal case is today. Audio
Plumbers seek to avert potential leaky homes problem
The Master Plumbers Association is warning of the risks of another leaky homes crisis if the standard of pipes and tap fittings in homes is not improved. Audio
Local mayors talk of hard times down on the farm
Rural mayors spoken to by RNZ say tumbling dairy prices will leave some struggling to stay financially afloat. Audio
Man now tetraplegic after blood tests weren't followed up
A doctor whose 21-year-old patient became a tetraplegic after he failed to follow up on his blood test results has escaped punishment. Audio
Climbers killed on Mt Cook chose to press on
A mountain guide who escaped a fatal icefall on Aoraki Mt Cook says he told the three overseas climbers with him that conditions were too dangerous. Eric Frykberg reports. Audio
Automatic braking next big car safety step
The Automobile Association says it expects automatic braking systems in cars to eventually become standard on new vehicles. Audio
Shippers, exporters fight competition law change
Exporters and shipping companies are making a last ditch stand against a Government crackdown on shipping laws which they say will be counter-productive for the economy. Audio
Education Council hearing resumes into conduct of two teachers
An Education Council hearing resumes this morning into the case of two teachers accused of serious misconduct with a 13 year old pupil who later died. Audio
Teachers accused of misconduct over relationship with pupil
Two teachers are facing a disciplinary hearing over their relationship with a 13 year old student who was later found dead. Audio
Transpower forced to scramble
Transpower has been forced to scramble fast to secure proper IT protection for vital infrastructure when an important upgrade hit a series of snags. Audio
New report casts doubt on Wellington runway extension payoff
A new report says plans to extend Wellington Airport's runway by at least 300 metres do not make economic sense. Audio
