Kim Baker Wilson
Online copyright law passed after intense debate
Protest action is already being talked about after a controversial law passed aimed at stopping illegal downloading from the internet. Audio
Child abuse legislation could do opposite of intended - laywer
Government legislation aimed at curbing child abuse is being labelled socially destructive. Audio
Canterbury supports netball team's surprise home win
And staying in Christchurch, it was a homecoming and a victory for the Canterbury Tactix last night when they played their first home game since their stadium was turned into a civil defence centre. Audio
Labour to put forward amendements to CERA legislation
The Labour Party wants more scrutiny of the department charged with rebuilding Canterbury. Audio
Doubt in Christchurch new earthquake agency worthwhile
Some residents in one of Christchurch's worst affected suburbs doubt a new government agency will help their earthquake recovery. An announcement about a new department is expected within days but… Audio
Auckland mayor tries to convince summit about inner city rail
The Auckland mayor, Len Brown, has made another push for an inner city rail loop despite continuing uncertainty about funding. Audio
Community, business want progress from Auckland plan
A who's-who of political, community, and business leaders to meet in order to help decide on a blueprint for Auckland's future. Audio
NZTA won't reduce bridge traffic for sake of cycleway
The group campaigning to have a cycleway and footpath built under the Auckland harbour bridge is angry about an engineers report rejecting the proposal. Audio
Exhausted NZ searchers arrive back from Japan
New Zealand search and rescue workers have returned from Japan saying they witnessed some horrible scenes. Audio
Government blueprint for Auckland 'throwback to 1960s'
Newly released Cabinet papers discussing Auckland's future are being labelled a throwback to the 1960s. Audio
Two men taken to hospital after stabbing at Unitec
Two men have been taken to hospital, one in a critical condition, after a stabbing at the Unitech campus in Auckland. Audio
Defence Force's earthquake response largest seen in NZ
The Defence Force's deployment in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake is the military's biggest ever domestic operation. Audio
Latest from Civil Defence briefing
Our reporter Kim Baker Wilson has been at the latest Civil Defence briefing where the police have released more names who have died. Audio
Emergency operation moves from rescue to recovery
The emergency operation in Christchurch has moved from rescue to recovery. Audio
Police release names of two more quake victims
Police have released the names of two more Christchurch earthquake victims as the confirmed death toll rises to 161. Audio
NZ Post resumes Christchurch runs, tries to reduce backlog
It could be weeks before a backlog of mail in Christchurch can be delivered. Audio
Post Office resumes limited mail deliveries
The post office has started to once again delivering mail to parts of Christchurch. Audio
Fire crew stop to take part in two minute silence
Fire crews chose Christchurch's Nine-Eleven Memorial as the place to mark this afternoon's two minutes of silence. Audio
Education Minister tours devastated Christchurch schools
The Education Minister has toured some of Christchurch's worst affected schools. Audio