Mary Wilson

A forestry worker, who was trapped by a crane for more than six hours in a Taupo forest, has been airlifted to Waikato Hospital. Audio

The evacuation of more than two thousand people is under way as flood waters rise in north-western New South Wales. Audio

The only survivor from a bus that was crushed by a falling building on February 22nd says she's become more and more angry listening to evidence about why the building wasn't demolished before the… Audio

One education expert says bigger classes may not be a problem as long as the savings do go into teacher development and pay. John Hattie a former Auckland University Education professor is now based… Audio

Finance Minister not ruling out increased class sizes, Education expert talks about class sizes and Earthquake Commission may cut cover and vary costs. Audio

The number of new houses being put on the market dropped further over the past month, failing to keep up with an overall rise in sales. Audio

Stand-off over transfer of Treaty obligations;Analysis from RNZ's Political Editor;A heritage order may have contributed to the deaths of 12 people in Chch;Protesters demand sacking of mayor Parker… Audio

A legal challenge regarding the steps taken relating to the sale of the Crafar farms to a Chinese conglomerate will be heard in the High Court in Wellington on Friday. Audio

The first one struck just before 2 this afternoon and measured 5 point 8 on the Richter scale, and was eight kilometres deep. Audio

GNS Science says the quake measured 5.8 on the Richter scale and struck at 1.58pm. It was located 20 km north east of Lyttelton at a depth of 8 km. Nineteen people are reported injured and required… Audio

A five year old girl is attacked in a Turangi camping ground. A move towards part privatisation of public hospitals and Auckland protestors lose a last minute bid to stay in Aotea Square. Audio

A judge describes a mother's abuse of her two children as nothing less than torture. The man accused of fleeing with millions of Westpac dollars flies into Auckland and goes straight to court and… Audio

A four year wait to fix all of the most damaged houses in Canterbury. Relief for Cable Bay locals cut off after flooding and what caused a helicopter crash at Auckland's viaduct basin? Audio

Fears Nelson's Tahunanui hillside may slip further, forcing more evacuations. David Shearer promotes one David and demotes another and anger at the early release of a hunter who shot a woman dead… Audio

Blame falls for Anzac Day chopper crash on Air Force training;Father of crash victim responds;Nelson EQC payout assurance by PM;Residents pick up pieces after losing home to landslide;Hansen confirmed… Audio

A fire that blew out the store windows at Rotorua's largest mall has hit retailers in the middle of the busiest time of the year. Audio

It's been revealed that the Earthquake Commission knew a wall which crushed two people in Christchurch's February earthquake was at risk of collapsing. Audio

The capital markets watchdog is going after Hanover Finance for compensation for investors as well as penalties. Audio

We're joined by the Civil Defence's group controller, Jim Frater. Audio

Householders in Christchurch's Port Hills who've defied orders to leave their homes are getting a final notice to go or face court action. Audio