Kim Baker Wilson
Minister sacks school board
The Education Minister got rid of the board at Selwyn College after a below-par report from the Education Review Office. Audio
Health servey results
The Salvation Army says figures suggesting people care more about vanity than the health of children are a concern. Audio
In-Work Tax Credit
The Govt is claiming victory after a after a ruling found the in-work tax credit for families doesn't breach Human Rights Act. Audio
More lending firms may follow Wizard Home Loans
Tougher times could follow for prospective homebuyers as lenders tighten their criteria for deposits to protect themselves. Audio
Wizard Home Loans to close doors
Wizard Home Loans are closing their doors in the face of harsh economic conditions. Audio
Defence Force finalising discipline changes
Several soldiers caught drinking on duty in East Timor had been sent home. Audio
Ban on new thermal plans to be lifted under urgency
Labour's ban on carbon emitting power plants could be gone by the end of the week. Audio
Moratorium on new power station likely to be overturned
A moratorium on building new power stations is likely to be overturned by the end of the week. Audio
Police spy on activists
The Police will neither confirm nor deny whether they are using paid informants to spy on activist groups like Greenpeace. Audio
The new government - cleaning up defence force
The Defence Minister Wayne Mapp says an urgent review is needed. Audio
Fire in Onehunga last night
About seventy firefighters were called in from across Auckland at the height of the blaze. Audio
Customer critical of evacuation procedure
A woman who was inside an Auckland Mitre 10 when a neighbouring building burst into flames, says she feared for her life as shrapnel flew and explosions rocked the area. Audio
Auckland Fire
At least 16 fire appliances from across Auckland have been rushing to a blaze which has engulfed a Mitre 10 store. Audio
Beckham fails to pull crowds
The ARC stands to lose money from the match between David Beckham's LA Galaxy and the Oceania All Stars. Audio
In memory
Air New Zealand staff stopped for a minute's silence this morning to remember those killed in last week's plane crash. Audio
Schizophrenic man found not guilty
Matthew Ahlquist has today been found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity. Audio
South Aucklands Indian community gathering funds
40-year-old Virender Singh faces two assault charges after the fight in September that sent four people to hospital. Audio
The Ports of Auckland - Workers strike
Importers say delays could make the difference between a Santa sale, and a New Year's one. Audio
Business owners fed up with prostitutes
They say there wouldn't be such a problem if fewer men were out cruising for sex. Audio
New Zealanders in Thailand - Confused
A Thai migrant here believes the country's tourism reputation could be tarnished. Audio
