Ian Telfer
NZ's UFO files are made public
Almost sixty years worth of files on UFO sightings have been made public today by the Air Force. Audio
Aid agencies cry foul over funding rejections
Aid agencies are criticising the government after more than half of their international projects were rejected for funding. Earlier this year the Government altered the way it delivers international… Audio
Government needs to take another look at new Aid fund
Aid agencies are criticising a new Government grants scheme, after more than half of their applications were rejected. The first decisions of the Sustainable Development Fund have just been notified… Audio
Sea Shepherd says it's winning the whaling war
The conservation group Sea Shepherd claims to be winning its war against Japan's scientific whaling fleet. Audio
Youth advocates on review of 'torture' practice
Three independent agencies have begun a major review into the practice of holding young people in police cells. Audio
Steel industry not happy with new wood centre
The Government has backed a new design centre to promote multi-storey commercial buildings made from wood. Audio
Progress at Pike River but questions loom over price
The machine pumping inert gases into the Pike River coal mine is finally showing signs of putting out the fire raging inside the mine. Audio
Pike River machine finally showing signs of slowing fire
The machine pumping inert gases into the Pike River coal mine may finally be starting to put out the fire inside the mine. Audio
Full-strength beer dumped from international cricket
New Zealand Cricket has stopped stadiums from selling full-strength beer in a bid to prevent ugly scenes at international matches. Audio
Insight, Sunday 5 December: Mine Safety
Ian Telfer assesses the possible causes of the Pike River coal mine disaster and the implications it has for the industry. Audio
Govt to change small mine safety regulations
The Government has revealed it is already debating changes to the safety regulation of small underground mines. Audio
Mine's closure would have wider economic impact
It is looking increasingly likely the Pike River coal mine will have to close permanently as a result of the tragedy. Our reporter, Ian Telfer, has been looking at the mine's economic impact. Audio
Reaction to the Pike River mining tragedy
Further analysis of the Pike River mining tragedy. Audio
Updates on the Pike River Mine Explosions
Updates on the second explosion at the Pike River mine. Audio
Pike River coal fire could burn for decades
There is still a smouldering fire below ground, and mine experts say such a fire could burn for decades. Audio
Pike River coal fire could burn for decades
Drilling of a bore hole into the Pike River coal mine is continuing with police saying this morning, the breakthrough into the tunnel is still metres away. Audio
Quicker government surplus could hurt recovery
A bank economist says bringing the budget back into surplus in four years could hurt the economy's recovery. Audio
New Zealand brand will suffer if agriculture not in ETS
Climate change campaigners say the agricultural sector will lose its competitive edge if it is not forced into the Emissions Trading Scheme. Audio
Wild kiwifruit vines could be spreading disease
The conservation group Forest and Bird is warning wild kiwifruit vines around Te Puke could be spreading the vine disease Psa. Audio
