Mary Wilson
Obama Commercial May Have Cost Five Million US
The Republican presidential candidate, John McCain has been quick to condemn it. Audio
Jury Considering Verdicts in Agnew Murder Case
The jury in the Liam Reid murder trial is deliberating after hearing four weeks of evidence in the High Court at Christchurch. Audio
Clark Not Happy to Talk About Equitcorp Story
Radio New Zealand's Political editor Brent Edward gives his reaction to the Equitcorp story. Audio
Labour Release 50 Billion-Dollar Job Search Allowance
The Labour party has unveiled a 50 million dollar package to enable people hit by the recession to get the dole earlier. Audio
Interest Rates Cut
Smaller banks are first to cut interest rates after Reserve Bank slashes Official Cash Rate by full percentage point. Economist, Dr Ganesh Nana joins Mary with comment. Audio
Woman Shot By Police
A woman in her 30's was shot dead after she took a hostage in a Vodafone store and pointed a gun at officers in Whangarei. Audio
Republican Presidential Hopeful Baby Name
An over-enthusiastic Republican supporter has named his daughter Sarah McCain Palin Ciptak. Audio
Long Life
Australia's oldest person is celebrating her 112th birthday at her Melbourne nursing home today. Audio
Maternity Services Review (Part 2)
With Dr Pat Touhy, the chief advisor of child health at the Ministry of Health. Audio
Reserve Bank Rules Out Early Interest Rate Cut (Part 3)
A senior economist at Goldman Sachs JB Were, Shamubeel Eaqub is highly critical of the Reserve Banks current strategy. Audio
Fiji's Military Coup Legitimised
Our correspondent in Suva, Vijay Narayan, comments. Audio
National Party Will Increase Funding to Hospices
The party's leader, John Key, says demand for hospice care will increase as the population ages. Audio
Country's Waterways More Polluted Than Ever
A report by Forest and Bird and Fish and Game New Zealand says an accord signed in 2003 hasn't helped to improve water quality. Audio
NZ Commodity Exports Post Biggest Monthly Fall in 21 Years
The ANZ commodity price index was dragged down by a 7.9 per cent slump in dairy commodities. Audio
Practical Joke Could Have Killed Teenager - Police
A 14-year-old boy was injured when he rode his bike into string that had been deliberately tied across a track. Audio
New Doctors Should Be Given Grants -The Medical Council
The Medical Council is suggesting that doctors out of medical school should be given a grant to keep them in New Zealand. Audio
Lolly Lovers Picket Outside Cadbury Factory
The Sugar Liberation Army is protesting at the company's decision to stop producing Snifters, Sparkles and Tangy Fruits. Audio
Serious Concerns Held for Missing Woman
The 28 year old was last seen last Thursday afternoon in the area of Hampshire Street, where she lived with her grandfather. Audio
New Zealand Becoming More Reliant on Overseas Doctors
The Medical Council has released the latest findings from its annual survey saying we're becoming reliant on overseas doctors. Audio
Twine Prank Could Have Led to Death Say Police
The police in Christchurch say somebody could have been killed by a prank which left a teenager with a cut throat. Audio
