Kate Gudsell
GST increase may prompt rush on big-ticket items
Some retailers are predicting a rush in spending on big-ticket items in the run up to the increase on GST in October. Audio
Underage drinkers average one a week in Wellington's A and E
Its a world title that New Zealand doesn't want -- but one expert says the country, together with Australia, leads the world in binge drinking. Audio
XT network was not ready - report
Telecom's flagship XT network has been plagued with failures because it wasn't ready to handle large volumes of mobile traffic. Audio
Communities concerned over Govt's emergency management system
Remote communities fear that a system to help them during disasters won't work because it's dependent on the internet. Audio
New Zealand has a culture of bullying in the workplace
Workplace bullying in New Zealand is rife according to new research - with this country ranking amongst the worst in the world Audio
A report on Waikato DHB virus attack pinpoints security issues
A report into the Conficker virus which forced the Waikato District Health Board to shut down its computer network has found the DHB didn't do enough to prevent such an attack. Audio
Unilever commits to using only certified sustainable palm oil
The multinational Unilever - which produces everything from soup to soap - has committed to using only certified sustainable palm oil within five years. Audio
Chilean government apologises at memorial service
The Chilean Government has apologised at a memorial service for a Wellington woman killed in a car crash caused by a Chilean diplomat who had been drinking. Audio
13-year old boys most at risk of poisoning
A study has found that 13-year old boys are the most likely to be at risk of poisoning in schools. Audio
Businesses to flout Easter trading laws
Some retailers are planning to break the law again this year and open their doors for trading over the Easter weekend. Audio
42 Below apologises for logo on War Memorial
The 42 below Vodka Company has apologised for projecting its sign onto the side of the carillon at the National War Memorial. Audio
Better planning and improved building regulations required
Authorities are being warned they're ill prepared for when the "big one" hits. Audio
Proposed Capital and Coast DHB cuts could effect community
The Capital and Coast District Health Board is proposing cuts to its community services in the face of huge debt. Audio
Ruling could pave way for more transgenic research
A Court of Appeal ruling could pave the way for further research into genetically engineered animals. Audio
Hutt City Council to discharge untreated sewage
The Hutt City Council is being allowed to discharge wastewater overflow into the heavily polluted Waiwhetu Stream for another fifteen years. Audio
Pipers descend on Wairarapa for Pipe Band competition
Bagpipers and drummers from all over New Zealand descended upon Masterton at the weekend for the New Zealand Pipe Band Championships. Audio
Warning to jandal wearers
The jandal, a staple of the kiwi summer, is under fire for its lack of foot support. Audio
Theatre
We've sent out our reporter Kate Gudsell to find out what's going on at major theatres around the country. Audio
Great Britain outclasses New Zealand at Rifle Championships.
The New Zealand Rifle Association's National Championships are underway in Upper Hutt and will culminate with the individual shooting challenge for the prestigious Ballinger Belt later this week. Audio
Take the Weather with you
The summer holidays are a busy time for New Zealand's Met Service as an eager public await to hear the predicted fate of their vacations. Audio
