Eric Frykberg
Scepticism About Electricity Industry Inquiry
It's in response to double digit price rises for electricity in some areas. Audio
One Billion Dollars Wiped Off NZ Market
In New Zealand, the local share market lost more than a billion dollars in value yesterday. Audio
Double Digit Price Rises For Contact Energy Customers
Contact Energy is telling its clients in Otago and Wellington today of price rises of 11 to 12 percent. Audio
Fire Safety
The government is pledging to do what it can to improve safety following the report into April's coolstore fire in the Waikato. Audio
New Zealand's Just Got Bigger
It's taken 25 years for the United Nations to decide how to allocate ownership rights over the seabed. Audio
Fonterra Defends Its Actions
Fonterra Chief executive Andrew Ferrier defended his company's actions. Audio
Employers Criticise Kiwisaver Rule Changes
Employer groups are again criticising what they say are rushed changes to the rules on Kiwisaver. Audio
Emmisions Trading Scheme Bill Debate
Parliament will today begin a clause-by-clause debate on the Emissions Trading Scheme. Audio
SFO Investigation Into New Zealand First Donations
The row over political donations to New Zealand First, and who knew about them and when, is growing increasingly murky. Audio
Wind Farm Breezes Through
A huge windfarm on the Waikato coastline is to be fast tracked through the resource consent process. Audio
Electricity Jitters
Jitters over the electricity supply are lingering on, a month after a power savings campaign was called off. Audio
European Union Warns Fiji to Move Towards Democracy
The EU is warning Fiji it must move towards democracy to salvage a 120 million dollar assistance for the sugar industry. Audio
Dedicated Cat Lover up in Arms
Wendy Sisson of the pet-protection body Cats Unloved is angry at Housing New Zealand and the SPCA. Audio
High Court Challenge
Two government ministers have been accused of leaning on the Electricity Commission to get the result they wanted. Audio
Insight, Sunday 17 August: Emissions Trading Scheme
Insight looks into the Emissions Trading Scheme; what is it and why do we need it? Audio
Drink Drving
A landmark court case in Christchurch could add millions of dollars to the cost of prosecuting drink driving cases. Audio
National Party Announce Energy Policy
The National Party is expected to support new coal and gas power generation when it announces its energy policy today. Audio
Interisland Ferries Officers Strike
Strike action on Sunday night left transport companies having to find last minute alternatives. Audio
Telecom to Hire More Overseas Workers
One hundred new people will join 450 already staffing a call centre in Manila for customers of Telecom. Audio
Hanover Finance Freezing Investors Money
Hanover is blaming a combination of factors for the move, including the softening of the property market. Audio
