Ian Telfer

The Green Party is accusing a crown research institute of trying to censor a critical report into its genetic engineering research methods. Audio

Opponents of planned cuts by Kiwirail to its Dunedin train workshop have vowed to save the 41 jobs by any means possible. Audio

Port Otago says every major port in the country will have to dredge its channels deeper to cope with larger ships. Audio

Christchurch's civic and business leaders are stomping on suggestions the central city could be rebuilt on a new site. Audio

The future of the Christ Church Cathedral is now more uncertain following Monday's large aftershocks. Audio

Christchurch residents who believe their properties will be on the list of sections which need to be abandoned are frustrated at not being able to make a fresh start somewhere else. Audio

The Government has a clear picture of what areas of Christchurch cannot be rebuilt because of earthquake damage but will not reveal them yet. Audio

The Prime Minister's chief science advisor says there's no evidence programmes targetting problem teenagers such as bootcamps, restorative justice and teaching life skills are actually working. Audio

The debate about the overhaul of New Zealand Aid has become personal, with accusations the Foreign Affairs minister has an inferiority complex. Audio

Two Wellington primary schools slated for merger are in a tug of war, with each wanting the other to shift. Audio

Unions believe there could be more job losses at Whitcoulls and Borders stores despite the buyout of the troubled chains by New Zealand firm James Pascoe Group. Audio

There could be further job losses at Whitcoulls once the new owners have a close look at the company's books. Audio

West Coast dairy farmers are questioning why the region's development fund has invested millions of dollars in a failing dairy company. Audio

West Coast dairy farmers are questioning why the region's development fund has invested millions of dollars in a failing dairy company. Audio

The families of the 29 men killed in the Pike River mine tragedy are celebrating what they see as a major step forward in their quest to recover the bodies and remains of their men. Audio

The families of the men killed in the Pike River mine tragedy are preparing for a showdown with authorities at a major meeting in Christchurch later today. Audio

The Mayor of the Grey District, Tony Kokshoorn, says another shaft must be drilled into the Pike River Coal mine to retrieve the bodies of the 29 men trapped there. Audio

Some former employees of Pike River Coal are hiring top defence lawyers because they are concerned they could be held personally responsible for the death of 29 workers at the mine in November last… Audio

Former employees and contractors have hired top defence lawyers for the Pike River royal commission because they are worried the company will try to pin the blame on them. Audio

Freedom campers says new powers allowing councils to dole out on-the-spot fines are draconian and an attack on their rights. After growing public pressure, the Government says it will give councils… Audio