Eric Frykberg
Opposition continues against ETS deal
The previous Government's emissions trading scheme, which is barely more than a year old, will be consigned to history this week after Parliament pushes through a replacement. Audio
Refugees unlikely to come to NZ
The Prime Minister says Sri Lankan boat people engaged in a standoff with Australian and Indonesian authorities are unlikely to be given a home in New Zealand. Audio
Bollard doubts New Zealand can match Aussie economy
The Governor of the Reserve Bank has put a new twist on the campaign to catch up with Australia economically. Audio
Polish war refugees commemorate New Zealand arrival
At least 800 people filled a Cathedral in Wellington yesterday to commemorate the arrival of Polish refugees from Siberia exactly 65 years ago. Audio
Gas prices to double within a decade and then double again
An organisation representing household energy users thinks recent rises in the price of gas are certain to be followed by others. Audio
Toxic risk : NZ mines stuck in 'decades old groove'.
Dozens of mines set up years ago under outdated rules could be as dangerous as the toxic site at Mapua near Nelson and the mercury-contaminated Tui mine site in Waikato. Audio
Govt criticised over rushed ETS process
Politicians are being given an F for Fail over the way the Government is pushing through its revised Emissions Trading Scheme. Audio
Profits down for three big energy companies
A combination of hard times, dated technology and risk management have hit three big energy companies in the pocketbook. Audio
NZIER predicts serious house shortage
The New Zealand Insitutute of Economic Research is warning that if low levels of house building continue, there could be a serious shortage of homes in two to three years Audio
Cloudy legislation to blame for bank tax cases - expert
Westpac, one of the country's largest banks, has been found guilty of tax avoidance in the High Court. Audio
Kiwirail to compete with other operators
The Government wants to open up metropolitan rail commuter lines to competition. Audio
Kiwi rail consider closing unprofitable branch lines
KiwiRail is considering closing unprofitable branch lines to avert a potential budget blowout. Audio
Findings may prevent electric power plants growth
New research in the United States shows energy efficiency is getting cheaper. Audio
Super Fund results reignite contributions debate
A Superannuation Fund rebound has reignited debate on whether the Government was right to halt contributions. Audio
Survey backs claims economic recovery has begun
A survey of ten large institutions suggests a year and a half of economic decline is over. Audio
Former mayor of Masterton amazed
A former mayor of Masterton says he is amazed that Christchurch City Council did not provide protection for a house burned down after a double homicide. Audio
Waikato Electricty grid upgrade verdict nears
A final ruling in the long-running battle over the $800million pylon project to secure electricity supplies to Auckland is to be issued later today. Audio
Welfare advocates urge rise in benefit levels
The final shape of the Emissions Trading Scheme remains uncertain with National leaving the door open to Labour and the Maori Party pushing for more concessions. Audio
Environmentalists spit tacks over revised ETS
Environmental activists and some economists are spitting tacks at the Government's revised Emissions Trading Scheme. Audio
Insight for 6 September 2009: Waterfronts
Eric Frykberg looks at the on-going tussles over the waterfront developments in Auckland and Wellington. Audio
