Ian Telfer
Government may be leading country into Kyoto emissions crisis
The government's being warned its lack of a firm climate change policy could lead to disaster. Audio
DVDs popular as recession makes people stay home
New Zealanders seem to have found a way to beat the recession blues - by staying home. Audio
Government to decide on the future of West Coast forestry
The West Coast's pine plantations lose millions of dollars each year, the government has decided to step in. Audio
Thermal imaging to pinpoint uninsulated houses
There's concern the Christchurch City Council will use thermal imaging to bully owners of un-insulated homes. Audio
Wreckers say State Insurance abusing power
Wrecking yards are accusing the country's biggest car insurer of abusing its market power to drive down the cost of repairs. Audio
Calls for mortgage repayment holiday scheme
There are calls for the Government to match an Australian move to give mortgage repayment holidays. Audio
Questions about increases to car premiums
Some of the insurer's customers have seen their premiums jump by over 30 percent. Audio
NZ Post to cut up to 100 jobs
New Zealand Post has announced its axing up to 100 mail centre and administrative jobs. Audio
Nurseries to dump seedling oversupply
Forest nurseries are set to dump a massive oversupply of seedlings as buyers pull out of their contracts. Audio
Flu puts Tokelau children in firing line
Children in Tokelau have become the worst casualties of a suspected influenza outbreak. Audio
Should Wanganui have an H?
Local Maori representatives have requested that the name revert to the traditional Maori spelling. Audio
Australian tourists greatest hope in tough times
The Government and Air NZ have announced a five million dollar plan to boost visitor numbers from Australia by 34-thousand. Audio
Tourism NZ pushes promotion in Australia
The tourism industry's crossing its fingers an increased spend on advertising in Australia will help it through the recession. Audio
SOE finiancial returns
Businesses are applauding Government moves to extract higher financial returns from state owned electricity companies. Audio
Risks to forests
The world's first international conference on forest biosecurity starts today in Rotorua. Audio
Porirua murder
The father of Fitzgerald Risati who was killed while out celebrating his 24th birthday says his death has not been in vain. Audio
Building and construction apprentices losing jobs
The Government is expected to announce more details of a nine-day fortnight tomorrow. Audio
