Kate Gudsell
Killed SAS soldier's details to be released today
The soldier was killed rescuing hostages during an insurgent attack on the Kabul office of the British Council. Audio
Defence Force struggling to attract skilled workers
Despite spending 20 million dollars on advertising over the past three years, the Defence Force is still struggling to attract enough recruits, particularly skilled trades people. Audio
NZDF's reputation could be damaged by training shortcomings
The New Zealand Defence Force has been warned by its own court of inquiry its reputation could be significantly damaged by shortcomings identified during a fatal attack on a patrol in Afghanistan last… Audio
Inquiry fnds ambushed soldiers could have had more training
An inquiry into the death of Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell during a battle in Afganistan last year says the ambushed soldiers did not get enough training on how to use weapons, co-ordinate emergency air… Audio
Gov spends $5 million on biosecurity incursion compensation
It's been revealed the government has paid out millions of dollars in compensation to exporters to help ensure their co-operation in combating pests and diseases. Audio
Jewish leader outraged at intelligence link to Chch dead
The Jewish Community is outraged at the allegation Israeli citizens in Christchurch at the time of the February earthquake had links to Israeli intelligence. Audio
New Zealand youth most disadvantaged in the OECD
A New Zealand think tank says our young people are more disadvantaged than in any of the other 33 countries in the OECD. The New Zealand Institute cites figures which show we have the highest… Audio
Afghan officials - intl forces need to do more than mentor
The Afghan government wants the New Zealand SAS to be more than just mentors to their country's police force. Audio
Dep speaker of Afghan parliament wants greater role for SAS
The deputy speaker of the Afghan parliament has asked for New Zealand's SAS to become more than just mentors to his country's police force. Audio
A third of state houses don't meet tenants needs
Thousands of people are turning down the opportunity to live in a state house because the buildings are either in poor condition or not suitable. Audio
Chch man appeals sentence for manslaughter of his friend
The Christchurch man who killed his tetraplegic flatmate in 2005 has appealed his conviction on the grounds of provocation and wants his sentence reduced. Audio
Civil Defence defends response to tsunami threat
The Ministry of Civil Defence is defending its response to the tsunami threat yesterday saying it followed its processes to the letter and erred on the side of caution. Audio
Civil Defence defends response to tsunami threat
The Ministry of Civil Defence has defended its response to a tsunami threat yesterday saying it followed its processes and erred on the side of caution. Audio
Voluntary unionism threatens Dunedin's student radio
There is concern over the future of Otago University's student station, Radio One. Audio
Conditions for the recovery of remains at Pike River
The Government says it will make the transfer of the permit for mining at Pike River to a new owner contigent on a credible plan to recover the remains of the 29 miners. Audio
Kronic crackdown looms
A crackdown is looming on popular synthetic cannabis products such as Kronic. Audio
New Zealanders flock to ballet in unprecedented sales
New Zealanders have attended the Royal New Zealand Ballet's latest triple bill in unprecedented numbers. Audio
St Albans resident talks about the quakes
St Albans resident Lauren Porter told Kate Gudsell she was at home when the 5.5 magnitude earthquke hit. Audio
Emergency room staff frequently suffer abuse by patients
A study of the Wellington Hospital's Emergency Department has found verbal and physical abuse of frontline staff by intoxicated patients is rife. Audio
