Eric Frykberg
IPCA crash report throws up radio problems
An investigation into a police car chase in which a woman died shows police were in the dark as they struggled to use their new digital radios. Audio
Petrol rice rise fuels debate on new means of taxing transport
The latest petrol rise has people complaining about the amount of tax paid on fuel. Audio
Chch council to vote today on statutory manager
The Christchurch City Council will vote today to surrender some of its powers in the latest development of the city's consent building saga. The council will then vote on a resolution to re-examine… Audio
Activists say Obama's speech highlights lack of NZ action
The issue of climate change will be in the headlines again tomorrow with a landmark speech by President Barack Obama scheduled in Washington early in the morning New Zealand time. Audio
Govt to be taken to UN over new act
An official complaint that the Government is abusing prisoners' rights will be taken to the United Nations. Audio
Insight for 16 June 2013 - Can NZ Afford Another Big Quake?
With EQC funds depleted after the quakes in Canterbury, Eric Frykberg asks if NZ can afford another big quake. Audio
Insurers warn economic damage from quakes will linger
Public and private insurers are warning the damage from Canterbury's series of earthquakes will have economic impact for years. Audio
Cutbacks in low-deposit loans could hurt first home buyers
Housing experts think first-home buyers will suffer from toughened rules on home lending. Audio
New report praises New Zealand for support of mining
A new international report is praising the government for treating the mining industry as a valuable partner, not as a cash cow. Audio
Wellington may demolish Town Hall rather than strengthening
The likelihood Wellington's town hall will be demolished is increasing after Wellington councillors had second thoughts about paying the growing cost of strengthening the earthquake-prone building. Audio
Jump in house building unlikely to stem rising prices
Housing experts say a jump in building activity will do little to ease New Zealand's housing shortage. And it is unlikely to stave off the Government's threatened crackdown on local authorities which… Audio
Mehmets and Johnnies remember in Wellington on Anzac Day
The 98th anniversary of Gallipoli was commemorated around the country yesterday. Audio
Broker launches scathing attack on opposition electricity plan
The broking firm First New Zealand Capital has launched a scathing attack on plans by the Labour and Green Parties to replace the electricity market with a state appointed central buyer. Audio
Legal rows over MFAT restructuring continue
An investigation into a leak over restructuring at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been put on hold by a court order. Audio
James Hardie among targets as govt seeks $1.5b on leaky schools
The cladding manufacturer, James Hardie, says it was caught by surprise by the late night delivery of court papers from the Ministry of Education, seeking costs for repairing leaky school buildings. Audio
New Zealand sports react to Boston Marathon bombings
New Zealand sporting organisations are struggling to deal with the bombing. Audio
GCSB involvement in local crime fighting supported
Crime fighters want the Government to change the law so that its spy agency can monitior New Zealanders on behalf of the Police or Security Intelligence Service. Audio
Increased competition in shipping industry to be introduced
The Goverment has taken steps to increase competition among international shipping companies. Audio
Transpower to pay people not to use electricity
Transpower is working on a plan to offer cash payments to big customers as an incentive to save electricity. Audio
Mighty River Power prospectus out today
Opposition parties and the Council of Trade Unions say a big hike in pay for directors of Mighty River Power is yet more evidence that privatising the company is a bad move. Audio
