Ian Telfer
Increased Funding for Search and Rescue
The announcement came last night at the annual Search and Rescue awards ceremony at Parliament. Audio
Biodiesel Producers to Build up Local Production
A select committee is considering a law that would see all fuels required to contain some biofuel from July. Audio
Family Violence up by 32-percent
Reported family violence offences jumped by 32-percent last year and the police expect that trend to continue for years to come. Audio
Call for More Police to Fight Violent Crime
The Police Association is calling for a more targetted use of police officers to reduce the rising rate of violent crime in NZ. Audio
Human Rights Commision
The Human Rights Commission says women are being 'locked out' of corporate boardrooms. Audio
Arapawa Goat Cull Reprieve
A cull of wild goats on Arapawa Island in the Marlborough Sounds has been postponed. Audio
Breastfeeding Targets
An action plan has been launched to boost rates that are currently almost 20 percent below the international average. Audio
Biofuel Report
A report by a Crown research institute, Scion, says by doubling its forests, NZ could become self-sufficient in transport fuel. Audio
Easter Trading
The tide may be turning in the debate over Easter trading with many businesses choosing to remain closed this year. Audio
Real Estate Institute Criticised for Talking Up Market
The Institue described the housing market as being at 'a tipping point'. Audio
Real Estate Institute New Figures
Housing inflation has almost stalled according to the latest Real Estate Institute figures. Audio
Agency Says Biofuels Don't Mean Higher Food Prices
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority says it will soon be possible to produce biofuels from other sources. Audio
Real Estate Agents Bill
Real estate agents turned up en mass to parliament today to tell MP's new laws to regulate their industry are an over reaction. Audio
Majority Of New Zealanders Support Carbon Tax
A new poll shows a majority of New Zealanders would support a carbon tax at the border. Audio
Emissions Trading Scheme Fatally Flawed, Says Greenpeace
Dairy farmers believe they should join the Emissions Training Scheme despite Federated Farmers reluctance. Audio
Dairy Farm Run Off
The Ministry for the Environment is standing by the figures it published on dairy farms. Audio
Mortgage Rates Lifted by Two Banks
Home loan borrowers are now paying more because of an international credit crisis. Audio
The UN's World Food Programme
Aid groups say New Zealand should give some of its soaring dairy profits to the World Food Programme. Audio
Wellington Airport Extension Design
There is mounting public criticism of the design. Ian Telfer hit the streets to find out what the public thinks. Audio
Prominent Film Maker Dies
Barry Barclay passed away last night at the age of 63 after suffering a stroke. Audio
