Kate Newton
NZ Post to keep cutting jobs
New Zealand Post says it will continue cutting jobs because each year it needs to save $30 million to cover the decline in mail. Audio
Disability groups protest Auckland Council job cuts
Members of Auckland's disability community will protest at an Auckland Council meeting today over a decision to axe two full-time disability advisers. Audio
Tourist hubs and retailers welcome Easter trading changes
Retailers and tourism hubs say relaxing Easter Sunday trading laws will boost local economies and remove inconsistencies that allow some towns to trade while banning others. Audio
Anti-family violence advocates would back criminal charge for domestic abuse
Anti-family violence advocates say they'd support a specific criminal charge for domestic abuse, but it's not a silver bullet. The Justice Minister, Amy Adams, will release a discussion document this… Audio
Child abuse risk study ethically flawed
The Children's Commissioner says a study criticised for treating children like lab rats would never have got past an ethics committee. Audio
Headhunter arrests appear in court
Some of those arrested in the Head Hunter raids have appeared in court. Audio
Corrections boss told understaffing a problem
The head of Corrections says guards at Mt Eden prison have told him the biggest problem at the jail is under-staffing. Audio
Michael Hill International has lifted its full year sales
The jeweler, Michael Hill International has lifted its full year sales due to a strong performance in New Zealand. Audio
Consumer confidence has taken a knock
Good news for exporters then - but consumer confidence has taken a knock. Audio
Proposed property investment laws need work, committee told
Property investors, accountants, and lawyers say they support the Government's plan to tax gains on some properties but some kinks need ironing out. Audio
Rainbow Warrior crew, police, mark 30th anniversary of bombing
It's the 30th anniversary of the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior. Audio
Pressure builds to give renters more rights
Kate Newton explores what changes might be needed to support long term renting. Audio
Shares in Pumpkin Patch fall after forecast
Shares in the struggling Pumpkin Patch have fallen 13 percent after the company signalled a modest annual loss, and a sharp fall in future earnings. Audio
Government considers tenancy law changes for long-term renters
The Government is considering changes to tenancy laws, to support the growing number of 'forever renters.' Audio
Thousands of at-risk children slipping through gaps
Community agencies say thousands of at-risk children in West Auckland are failing to get the help they need each year -- and that could sow the seeds of another tragedy. Audio
Auckland Zoo's new elephant touches down
It took five years to organise, 3-million dollars and 11-thousand kilometres of flying, but Auckland Zoo's newest elephant is finally here. Audio
Sikhs to meet over club's turban ban
Sikh leaders will meet in Auckland this weekend to discuss how to prevent religious discrimination after a club barred a Sikh man because of his turban. Audio
Lack of spoken language leaving children behind
A literacy group in Auckland says some children are starting school with so few language skills, they don't even understand their own name when spoken to. Audio
Auckland househunters now looking further afield
Watch out -- the Aucklanders are coming. After month upon month of property price increases in the country's largest city, new figures show that Aucklanders on the hunt for a house are now looking… Audio
New technology sparks growing interest in solar energy
Energy users and researchers say new technology could heat up an already growing enthusiasm for solar panels in New Zealand. Audio
