Ian Telfer
Onekawa residents say council action alarmist
People living in houses built on a former dump in Napier say they are more angry about the past being raked up than the chemicals which may lie beneath them. Audio
Four schools dealing with violent invasions
Four high schools in Wellington and Auckland are now dealing with students involved in violent school invasions by groups carrying a weapon. Audio
Royal Society calls for research in 'geo-engineering projects'
A new report from the Royal Society of London says work needs to start now on projects to pull the planet back from catastrophe if greenhouse gas emissions run out of control. Audio
UN report urges NZ to do more on drug trafficking
And staying with the issue of gangs and organised crime, a new UN study is warning that New Zealand's laws against drug trafficking are failing. Audio
70 years since German invasion of Poland
Today marks the 70th anniversary of Germany's invasion of Poland. Audio
Conservation groups criticise Government's mining plan
Conservation groups are criticising a Government plan to unlock conservation land for minerals exploration. Audio
First time unemployed bear brunt of recession
As the recession drags on, thousands of people are finding themselves made redundant for the first time in their lives. Audio
Education Minister's Tararua review actions criticised
The Labour party says the Education Minister, Anne Tolley, has made a serious mistake in her handling of a review of schools in the Tararua district. Audio
Funding cuts to physiotherapy 'harmful to poorer workers'
Unions say ACC funding cuts to physiotherapy will stop poorer workers getting the care they deserve. Audio
Nurses defend back-office health staff
Nurses say a major health report is unfairly denigrating the work of staff who are essential for keeping the wheels of the system turning. Audio
Poet Alistair Campbell dies aged 84
The poet, playwright, and novelist Alistair Te Ariki Campbell has died at the age of 84 after a short illness. Audio
Researchers criticise cell phone ban
Safety researchers say a new ban on driving while texting or talking on a cell phone doesn't go far enough. Audio
Sponsors suffer with sport team losses
Just published research shows the public's trust in brands which sponsor sports teams suffers with every loss. Audio
Hawke's Bay Regional Council to release toxic site list
The Hawkes Bay regional council is being forced to reveal the location of eighteen-hundred potentially toxic sites, a move that could harm property values in the region. Audio
Insight Sunday 26 July: Carbon Offsetting
Ian Telfer investigates some of the environmental projects that businesses are using to offset their greenhouse gas emissions. Audio
Wilds goats may be largest carbon predator
More than just a menace to the farm and the washing, the wild goat may be the country's largest carbon predator. Audio
Trustpower says smart meters boost company profits
Trustpower says other electricity retailers are rushing to introduce so called 'smart meters' so they can make more money out of their customers. Audio
Employers and Manufacturers Association responds to changes
Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard declined our request to come on the programme. Audio
Iwi reveal plans for Kaingaroa Forest
The eight central north island iwi involved in the 'Treelords' deal have begun revealing their plans for the country's biggest forest, Kaingaroa. Audio
Pig hunter attacks cause alarm in Hawkes Bay
A pig hunter has been ambushed by a man wearing a balaclava while hunting in a remote part of Hawkes Bay. Audio