Ian Telfer
Whanganui DHB censures outspoken board member again
Divisions inside the Whanganui District Health Board have boiled into the open again with the censuring of an outspoken board member. Audio
Celebrated soldier, Eric Batchelor has died aged 89
Eric Batchelor, one of New Zealand's most highly decorated wartime soldiers, died on Saturday aged 89. Audio
Fans in NZ bars and restaurants for the World Cup final
Spain's Prime Minister says he"suffered like never before"during his country's"epic"and"nailbiting"win over the Netherlands in this morning's Football World Cup final. Audio
Fans on tenterhooks as World Cup final goes to extra time
Around the world Spanish fans/Dutch fans are celebrating the victory of their side. Audio
Fans await final whistle in Football World Cup
There are just minutes to go in the World Cup final. Audio
Spanish and Dutch fans gather to cheer on teams in final
Around the country and around the world, Spanish and Dutch fans are gathering to cheer on their team - each in the expectation their side will be the World Cup champions. Audio
World Cup final gets under way
Fans are gathering in bars and restaurants and clubs around the world - More than half a billion people worldwide are watching the game. Audio
Biggest prize in football up for grabs in Johannesburg
More than half a billion people people are expected to watch the Football World cup Final. Audio
Best forestry year in decades
The forestry industry is celebrating its best year in decades thanks to Chinese log exports pulling it out of the doldrums. Official figures show the country's timber harvest to the end of March was… Audio
Crafar farms opposition scaring off foreign investors
The Property Council says public opposition to the possible sale of a group of Crafar family farms to Chinese interests is scaring off other foreign investors and threatening the economy's recovery. Audio
US 1080 ban bill best chance in decades - campaigners
The main group behind a proposed US Congress bill to ban the use and export of the poison 1080 says it believes it is likely to succeed. Audio
ETS to stop 19 million tonnes of emissions in first 3 years
After more than a decade of protests and political wrangling, the Government's Emissions Trading Scheme begins to hit the pockets of businesses and householders today. Audio
Brazilian oil company has record of accidental deaths and spills
Hundreds of people gathered on beaches from Ohope to Gisborne over the weekend, protesting against the energy giant Petrobras and its plan to prospect for oil off the East Coast. Audio
Government stands firm on Petrobras permit
The Energy and Resources Minister is standing firm on an exploration permit for the Brazilian petroleum company Petrobras off East Cape despite growing anger from local iwi and residents. Audio
Protestors say anti-oil company campaign will grow
Environmentalists fighting oil exploration off the East Cape say yesterday's protest action is just the beginning of a campaign against Brazilian petroleum company, Petrobras. Audio
Greens urge court action to stop Japanese whaling
The Green Party says a court injunction to stop the Japanese whaling programme is the only option now the diplomatic process has failed. Audio
Hopes fade for whaling deal
Hopes an international whaling meeting in Morocco would break through a 24-year old impasse are fading with countries on both sides refusing to budge. Audio
Anti-whaling groups split over compromise
Greenpeace is being criticised for supporting the New Zealand Government's push for a compromise deal on whaling. Audio
Reaction from the streets to All Whites unbeaten run
The All Whites have continued their unbeaten run at the football World Cup, holding the reigning champions Italy to a 1 - all draw in the early hours of this morning. Audio
Government reverses e-Day funding rejection
The government has changed it's mind and will now fund a popular collection scheme for computer waste. Audio
