Kate Gudsell
Recruitment problem behind waiting times for cancer patients
Medical professionals say a shortage in cancer specialists is forcing patients to wait longer for treatment. Audio
Evening Business for 3 December 2010
Auckland house prices have risen to their highest level in nearly three years. Barfoot and Thompson, the city's largest real estate firm, says the average price is now almost $554 thousand while sales… Audio
Whole country in mourning for men who died at Pike River
The shock at the deaths at the Pike River coal mine has rippled across the country. Radio New Zealand's reporters have been speaking to people on the streets in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch… Audio
Canterbury cemeteries damaged in quake
Some Christchurch residents fear there's a risk to the region's history if headstones damaged by September's 7.1 magnitude earthquake are not repaired. Audio
Mana voters have their say on Saturday's by-election
The eight hopefuls to win the Mana by-election have just one day left to woo voters. Audio
New Zealand marks 92nd Armistice Day
The 92nd anniversary of the end of the First World War has been marked by a number of ceremonies around New Zealand today including a new Railway workers memorial at KiwiRail's mechanical workshops in… Audio
Christchurch businesses frustrated inaction on debris
Businesses in the Christchurch suburb of Sydneham say the city council's lack of action in dealing with debris and damaged buildings has risked their livlihoods. Audio
Pharmacy Guild says drug recalls undermining Medsafe
The Ministry of Health is reviewing the way drug recalls are carried out following complaints from pharmacists about the processes being followed and the sheer number of recalls being made. Audio
Evening Business for 18 October 2010
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
Phoenix fans say ticket scam is jeopardising club
Fans of the Wellington Phoenix say people scamming the ticketing system are jeopardising the future of the loss-making club. Audio
Government sends officials to check overseas drug factory
A spate of recalls of prescription drugs has led the government to send officials overseas to check the safety of a drugs factory. Audio
Environment minister says ETS has rejuvenated forestry
The Government says the Emissions Trading Scheme has rejuvenated the fortunes of New Zealand's forestry industry. Audio
Study shows rheumatic fever rife among Bay of Plenty Maori
Rheumatic Fever is rife amongst Maori with one in 39 having the disease. Audio
Car industry warns consumer protection could dent auctions
The motor industry is warning changes to the consumer law for online auctions could destroy the auction process. Audio
Te Papa prepares to ship Phar lap's bones to Australia
The bones of Australasia's most famous horse are being packed up in Wellington, and sent across the Tasman as part of a celebration marking the 150th anniversary of the Melbourne Cup. Audio
Heart specialists hope to improve cardiac services
Heart specialists say they should be able to make a start on boosting services for heart patients. Audio
Hundreds of pests breach New Zealand's biosecurity
Despite some of the toughest biosecurity laws and checks in the world, an average of one species a day is breaching New Zealand's borders. Audio
NZ-Italians not expecting an All Whites World Cup upset
It will be the David and Goliath of sporting contests when the All Whites play Italy at the World Cup in the early hours of Monday morning. Audio
New Zealand underprepared for large earthquake
A team of earthquake scientists has returned from Chile with a warning - New Zealand is not well placed to cope with a massive quake similar to the one that devastated the South American country in… Audio
Mortgage advisers suggest splitting interest rates
Homeowners can have it both ways, if they follow the advice of brokers to split their loans between fixed and floating interest rates. Audio