Eric Frykberg

At issue are proposed new transmission wires to get power from South Waikato into Auckland. Audio

Climbers heading for Mt Everest fear months of preparation for their climbs could be wasted. Audio

The technology to extract methane for industry from gigantic bubbles deep under the ocean is just a few years away. Audio

An energy conference in Auckland is being told carbon dioxide emissions from burning coal or gas CAN be dealt. Audio

A leading energy company claims there's enough natural gas in NZ for possibly another 20 years. Audio

A new gold rush is underway in New Zealand and overseas in response to large Global increases in gold prices. Audio

A row over the environmental effects of coal has broken out at an energy summit conference in Auckland. Audio

State coal mining company Solid Energy says it has discovered a potentially large gas field in Waikato. Audio

A sculpture by Colin McCahon has been impounded by police after a raid on a house in Wellington. Audio

An extension to Wellington Airport was announced this morning by the Wellington City Council. Audio

A role played by New Zealand tunnellers during WW1 is to be recalled at the opening of a museum in the town of Arras in France. Audio

A museum will be opened in France commemorating the part played by NZ tunnellers in underground warfare on the western front. Audio

A landmark fishing deal between Ngati Porou and the Crown is already attracting attention from other iwi. Audio

The Government has decided to cut through red tape in getting approval for the construction of 2 new renewable energy projects. Audio

The Department of Internal Affairs rejected state-of-the-art hybrid cars in the latest tender for the government's VIP cars. Audio

But the Retirement Commission wants research done into the idea of raising the age threshhold for NZ Super. Audio

Insight looks at the potential of geothermal energy Audio

Tommy Adderley was a popular entertainer from his arrival from England in the late 1950s until the demise of his popular group Headband in the 1970s. Adderley died in 1993, but before he did, he… Audio

Musical Chairs today features the 1960s pop star Bogdan Kominowsi, also known as Mr Lee Grant, the best known of all the singers who became famous from New Zealand T.V. shows like C'Mon. Mr Lee Grant… Audio

Allison Durbin began singing as an 11 year old at talent quests. She was making recordings as a teenager, and at the age of 17, had a big hit in New Zealand with 'I Have Loved Me a Man'. This was… Audio