Ian Telfer
Corrections union backs shipping container cell plan
Amid outrage from other groups, a union for prison officers is throwing its support behind using shipping containters to house prison inmates. Audio
Prison officers union backs shipping container cell plan
The union for prison officers is supporting moves to house prison inmates in shipping containers, saying its much better than having them share cells. Audio
Specialist programmes needed to reform violent girls
Experts say specialist programmes are needed to reform increasing numbers of violent teenage girls. Audio
Swine flu gains momentum with more community infection
The spread of swine flu is rapidly gaining momentum with the total number of confirmed cases doubling over the weekend to 71. Audio
Swine flu cases rise as global pandemic declared
Two Auckland sisters who've caught swine flu are now in strict isolation at Starship Hospital, with health officials confirming that the total number of cases has reached 35. Audio
NZ 'poised to make millions from wood pellets'
An overseas forestry consultant says New Zealand is poised to make millions from the export of environmentally-friendly heating products made from wood waste. Audio
Suppression orders lifted on evidence from David Bain's trial
Controversial evidence that was withheld from the jury in the retrial of David Bain has been revealed after two courts lifted suppression orders. Audio
Relief at crackdown on state tenants
Some state house tenants say Housing New Zealand's tough new rules about convicted or accused criminals will make them safer. Audio
Government looks to private sector for infrastructure advice
Members of the Government's new Infrastructure Advisory Board say they bring vital experience only held in the private sector. Audio
Lack of staff will hold back maternity expansion
The College of Midwives says some district health boards won't be able to deliver expanded maternity services because they haven't adequately planned for the future. Audio
Tributes flow in for the late Dame Heather Begg
Dame Heather died from leukemia in Sydney on Tuesday, at the age of 76. Audio
Exorcism trial hears from victim's cousin
A cousin of a woman who died during an attempted exorcism has told a jury about her last hours. Audio
Immigration cuts 'would be a huge mistake'
A visiting economist is warning that restricting immigration during the recession would be a huge mistake for New Zealand. Audio
Fisheries deal a model for speedier Treaty settlements
The Prime Minister, John Key, has told Maori a new aquaculture agreement shows Treaty settlements can be sped up. Audio
Two new confirmed swine flu cases
Health officials say it is still too early to say the swine flu outbreak has peaked despite the slowdown in new suspected cases. Audio
