Eric Frykberg
Temperatures to be 2C Higher by Century's End
There will be fewer frosts and snowfalls, stronger winds and more erratic patterns of rainfall. Audio
Israel Turns 60
It has been mired in controversy ever since, and has fought four major and several lesser wars in that time. Audio
Housing Market Declining Sharply
Figures from the Real Estate Institute show the volume of sales are down to about half the level of a year ago. Audio
Emissions Trading Profits
Major economic lobby groups say Government must return profits from emissions trading back to the people. Audio
Two Year Reprieve for Road Users
There's a possibility they might one day have to pay extra if they want to drive their car during rush hour. Audio
Govt Buy-Back of Toll New Zealand
Yesterday the Government agreed to pay 665 million dollars for the rail and ferry assets of Toll New Zealand. Audio
Big Business Gets a Break
The Government is considering toning down part of its climate change policies. Audio
Emissions Trading Scheme Fallout
The system will cost tens of thousands of jobs and big losses in people's earnings in coming years - a new report warns. Audio
High Interest Rates
Economists pessimistic of employment opportunities and business growth after Reserve Bank decide to keep interest rates high. Audio
Youth Court Calls for Community Values
The Principal Youth Court judge is asking schools to start educating young people in community values. Audio
Inflation and Interest Rates Prospects
Economists say there are no early signs of interest rates cuts, after news that inflation reached 3.4% in the year to March. Audio
Energy Planners on High Alert
Hydro power lake levels are so low that large electricity users could soon be asked to start cutting back their power use. Audio
Contingencies For Possible Winter Power Shortages
Hydro lake levels are so low that the electricity industry is making plans to stave off potential winter power shortages. Audio
Environment Court Starts Hearing into Wind Farm
The Environment Court will today start hearings on an appeal against a 200 megawatt wind farm. Audio
Bio Fuel Conference In Wellington
Vehicles able to use different types of fuel are a more realistic solution to greenhouse gas emissions than hybrid cars. Audio
Submissions on the Climate Change Bill
Critical submissions on the controversial Climate Change Bill when public hearings begin today. Audio
NZ Current Account
Growth in oil and dairy exports has produced a reduction in the country's current account deficit. Audio
Electricity Prices Could Rise by 40%
Energy experts have been told electricity prices could rise by 40 % within 15 years because of Government policies. Audio
Electricity Prices Could Rise by 40 percent
Energy experts have been told electricity prices could rise by 40 % within 15 years because of Government policies. Audio
