Eric Frykberg
Government admits failure over massive power overcharging
The Government is admitting the electricity industry reforms of recent years have largely failed after an investigation showing massive over charging by power companies. Audio
Forest plantings at lowest level since World War II
The amount of new forestry planting has shrunk to its lowest level since the Second World War. Audio
Mixed response to biofuels funding boost
There is no guarantee big players will return to the industry. Audio
Body of Napier gunman removed from house
The body of the Napier gunman Jan Molenaar has been removed from his house in the last few hours. Audio
Napier shooting police conference
Eric Frykberg calling from a Police media conference in Napier. Audio
Jan Molenaar's neighbours describe him as a big, powerful man.
Neighbours of the dead Napier gunman say police could not have been expected to know he would go on a shooting rampage. Audio
Police retrieve slain officer's body
In Napier, police have retrieved the body of officer Len Snee. Audio
Residents remain trapped as seige goes on
Some residents remain trapped in their houses on Napier's Hospital Hill this morning. Audio
Latest on siege in Napier
the stand-off between police and an armed man is continuing with reports of more gunshots being fired overnight. Audio
Further gunfire in Napier early this morning
Senior Constable Lenny Snee was shot dead while police were carrying out a cannabis raid yesterday morning. Audio
More from our reporter in Napier
Back now to our reporter Eric Frykberg who is at the police cordon on Hospital Hill in Napier. Audio
Eric Frykberg in Napier
Our reporter Eric Frykberg is at the police cordon on Napier Hill. Audio
New push to improve quality of New Zealand homes
A new push is underway to try to improve the poor quality of New Zealand homes. Audio
Armed standoff continues after officer shot dead
A police officer is dead, two others and a civilian are seriously injured as a gunman continues his armed standoff. Audio
Highways funding review
A sweeping review of the way New Zealand highways are paid for is already being watered down by the Minister of Transport. Audio
Australians pay lower mortgage rates than NZers
Australian-owned banks are charging customers across the Tasman almost one per cent less for floating mortgage rates. Audio
New Zealand's human rights record under scrutiny
The Government is readying itself for a comprehensive review of New Zealand's record on human rights. Audio
Windfarm controversy as protest placards disappear
Signs were removed from a windfarm just before the Prime Minister arrived to officially open it. Audio
A warning about future Cook Strait cable failures
Electricity users are warning if the Cook Strait cable fails again at a time of high use there could be more outages. Audio
Port sector cuts jobs, braces for tough times
The ports sector is battening down the hatches against chill economic winds. Audio
