Ian Telfer
NZ Dollar Drop Causes Havoc for Importers
Importers say the New Zealand dollar's sudden drop is creating havoc for business. Audio
Labour releases trimmed back health policy
There's no extra spending, with Labour saying new initiatives will be paid for by changing priorities in this year's budget. Audio
Jane Goodall
The world's most famous chimpanzee expert has been teaching business leaders about social behaviour. Audio
National on Super Fund
The promise to invest 40% of a Superannuation Fund on domestic enterprise has struck a chord. Audio
National Timber
There are calls for the Government to 're-nationalise' parts of the timber industry to solve its current crisis. Audio
Local Broker Reaction to World Financial Markets
In comparison to other aisan markets the fall on the benchmark NZX50 index was only down 1.9 percent last night. Audio
Government's West Coast Saw Mill Rescue Plan
Three sawmills have closed this year, costing nearly 80 jobs. Audio
Forestry Sector Say Industry Struggling
The forestry spokespeople from six political parties fronted a meeting of about 40 people in Wellington last night. Audio
Labour Shortage
Business groups say every unemployed person will need to work to deal with a growing shortage of labour. Audio
Market Responds To Cash Boost
Wall Street has responded to the 200 billion US dollar cash boost into world markets by six major central banks. Audio
New Zealand Stockmarkets Reaction
US financial markets are causing deep anxiety among New Zealand investors. Audio
American International Group
The NZ insurance sector is putting on a brave face as the world's biggest insurance company tries to avoid collapse. Audio
Official Cash Rate Cut (Part 1)
Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard surprises market with half a percent cut to the Official Cash Rate; consumer reaction. Audio
Police Checks on Early Childhood Centres
Education groups fear a Government plan to widen the net on police vetting will drive well-meaning school volunteers away. Audio
Ban on Law-Enforcers Being Law-Makers
A ban on law-enforcers being law-makers in New Zealand's Parliament has now been extended to local councils too. Audio
Fears Unemployment May Spike in Dunedin
There are fears the number of unemployed people in Dunedin is set to spike as manufacturing closures begin to bite. Audio
New Health Centre Hailed
Counties Manukau DHB has unveiled plans to train four hundred more health professionals a year to meet a staffing crisis. Audio
Kiwi Kitsch
The latest edition of popular tourist guidebook, Lonely Planet outs our most notoriously ugly and tacky landmarks. Audio
Snow Closes Highways and Passes
Motorists are advised to watch for ice and grit in shaded areas and on bridge decks, and to carry chains. Audio
Government May Lower Blood Alcohol Limit
The government may move to lower the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers as part of moves to reduce alcohol-related harm. Audio
