Mary Wilson

Radio New Zealand's political editor discusses the polls, which continue to put National in the lead. Audio

The National Committee for Addiction Treatment says treating addiction is cheaper than leaving it to take its toll on society. Audio

Unemployment has hit a five year high of 4.2 percent as the recession starts to hit jobs, and it's expected to get a lot worse. Audio

Labour's finance spokesperson says a Labour-led Government would put revenue from fees paid by banks to be part of the deposit guarantee scheme in the Superannuation Fund. Audio

National leader John Key took to the skies today, chartering his own plane for a whistle-stop two-day tour over the country. Audio

It's 24 hours since Obama was elected, but already there are calls for him to act urgently to curb the financial crisis. Audio

Matthew Kidman has been on the run since Tuesday, when police issued a description of him in connection with firearms offences. Audio

American TV channels are calling it an Obama win. Audio

Last year, New Zealanders spent 7 million dollars on the Melbourne Cup. TAB spokesperson Tim Aldridge. Audio

The Maori Party is suggesting a $500 tax free payment for each child in poverty-stricken families, and the same for superannuitants. Audio

With New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters. Audio

The police say they're satisfied no offence was committed by New Zealand First over the returns of party donations in 2007. Audio

Donna Demaio has spent the day in the lavish Bird Cage enclosure. Audio

Jack Petley is a New Zealander who is now a well known racing commentator in Sydney. Audio

It's not fire from the skies the 100-thousand people living in the shadow of Mt Taranaki need to worry about - it's mud. Audio

At least 160 people were killed in the 6.4-magnitude quake, which hit the impoverished province of Baluchistan on Wednesday. Audio

Research conducted by M and C Saatchi put people into categories such as scrimpers, treaters, ostriches and vultures. Audio

David Bain's Lawyer Michael Reed QC says the Privy Council will be petitioned in an attempt to have Bain acquitted. Audio

From today, the Pharmacology and Therapeutics Advisory Committee, known as PTAC, will publish more about its deliberations. Audio

The National Bank's confidence survey shows 42 percent of businesses now expect conditions to deteriorate in the coming year. Audio