Eric Frykberg
Plans to mine on conservation land being cut back
The Government is believed to be cutting back on its plans to mine on conservation land. Audio
Electricity prices rising, outstripping inflation
Three of the big retailers are increasing their prices while the fourth is putting a decision off until October. Audio
Blue Chip founder pleads guilty to 31 charges
Investors in the failed property investment company Blue Chip are taking no pleasure from the latest development in the case. Audio
Mark Bryers pleads guilty to 31 charges
Investors in failed property investment company Blue Chip say they're not satisfied by a guilty plea from the company's founder to changes relating to the collapse. Audio
Mighty River Power is cautiously optimistic
It'll be a winter without a power crisis according to one of the country's largest electricity companies. Audio
Cook Strait pricing leaves hydro dams idle
Energy experts in Auckland have been told of hydro dams in the South Island working in slow motion while new power plants are being built in the North island. Audio
Unions call on government to do more to create jobs
The Council of Trade Unions wants the Government to do still more to create jobs. Audio
State Sector boss says falsehoods damaged public trust
The head of New Zealand's public service says the actions of Mary Anne Thompson have dented the country's trust in the institutions of government. Audio
Battle over hydro dam schemes in Buller
A battle of the hydro schemes is getting underway in Buller. Audio
Triennial Pinot Noir festival underway in Wellington
Around 300 wine writers and buyers from around the world are in Wellington this week for one of the most important events in the vintner's calendar. Audio
Fiji military regime to cut dissenters' pensions
Tough new measures are being introduced in Fiji which appear aimed at stifling dissent. Audio
Timber price rises hit house construction costs
The building industry says the cost of building a house is set to rise in the face of higher prices for timber. Audio
Summer search for oil and gas to be biggest in NZ history
New statistics show oil production soaring in New Zealand. Audio
Unions campaign to stop airlines using cut rate labour
Unions in NZ and in Australia say they will fight the increasingly common practice of airline companies using overseas subsidiaries so they can employ cheaper labour - including pilots. Audio
TVNZ classics could come out of the vault
A new law is expected to make some of New Zealand's best-loved classic TV shows available to the public. Audio
Another major overahul of the electricity industry
Another upheaval is underway for New Zealand's electricity industry. Audio
Balibo Five families question latest account of how they died
The families of the Balibo Five are casting doubt on a senior Indonesian officer's account of how the men died more than 30 years ago. Audio
Calls for tax on fatty foods
A veteran health campaigner is calling for fatty foods and sugary drinks to be taxed in the same way that tobacco products are, to reduce obesity, as happened with smoking. Audio
Plans to gag teachers put on hold
Teachers have won a reprieve. For now they won't have to sign up to what they're calling a gagging clause - and it's thanks to the Minister of Education. Audio
Gas pipeline under pressure
The gas industry is scrambling to free up a constricted supply of natural gas into Auckland. Audio
