Mary Wilson
Christchurch Parking Fines Refund
The Christchurch City Council has decided to refund almost 80 thousand dollars in illegally collected parking fines. Audio
Principals Object to Use of 'Gimmicks' by Ministry
Secondary principals are annoyed about a Ministry of Education information pack promoting the Maori Education strategy. Audio
Lost File Humiliating and Embarrassing
Barry Mathews is the Chief Executive of the Corrections Department. Audio
Corrections Admits Sensitive File Found on Street
The Corrections Department has confirmed a missing file containing sensitive information was found in an Auckland street. Audio
Norovirus Outbreak
A New Plymouth rest home has been criticised for its response to a spate of norovirus infections that has left one person dead. Audio
Hit and Run Lead
The police have made a major breakthrough in the investigation into the death of Joanne Wong who tried to stop bag snatcher. Audio
Row Between Minister of Education and North Shore Principals
The secondary teachers union, the Auckland Principals Association and primary principals have added their voices to the protest. Audio
Power Use Down
Power use is down - but not by much, according to early figures released in the wake of an electricity saving campaign. Audio
Locals Key to Solving Disappearance
A search team spent last week clearing an area of dense scrub and gorse near Charleston, south of Westport. Audio
Auckland Zoo's New Arrivals
Auckland Zoo has excitedly welcomed the birth of not one, but two critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs. Audio
Parliament Debate Over Violence Turns Nasty
Debate in Parliament today over violence in South Auckland and liquor laws, descended into a slanging match. Audio
Police Seek Three Cars Over Car Park Robbery Death
Victim was hanging on to the vehicle when she fell and hit her head. Audio
Tourism Operators Say New Bill Could Pose Safety Risks
Bus and coach drivers, and tourism operators have told MPs that a new bill enforcing rest breaks is unworkable. Audio
Heavy Rain Forecast For Hydro Lakes
Heavy rain is expected in the southern hydro lakes region over the next two days. Audio
American Researcher Says Vaccination Ground Breaking
Paul Offit has been brought to NZ by the Auckland University-based Immunisation Advisory Centre to discuss vaccines. Audio
Caltex And BP Rise Petrol Prices Again This Week
Caltex and BP have put up petrol prices by a further 6 cents - the second time this week. Audio
Whakatane Man Doesn't Recall Provoking Pepper Spraying
A Whakatane man's told a court he doesn't recall saying anything to provoke being pepper sprayed. Audio
Australia PM Losses Patience With Ill-Temper MP
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has lost patience with an MP notorious for her ill temper. Audio
Law Commission Wants Inquiry Into Conduction of Rape Trials
The Law Commission wants an urgent inquiry into the way rape trials are conducted in this country. Audio
