Mary Wilson

In a move that suprised most Dr Alan Bollard cut the official cash rate by 50 points - double what was expected. Audio

With our Political Editor Brent Edwards. Audio

Hokianga parents have held a protest over the management of Opononi Area School. Audio

Teenage kaka have gone on a rampage in the Karori Sanctuary in Wellington, vandalising their own nesting boxes. Audio

A bid by a farmer action group to get the two big meat companies back into talks on a Fonterra style mega merger has failed. Audio

The New Zealand dollar continued its roller coaster ride today falling to a twenty-two month low. Audio

John McCain has taken the stage at the Republican convention, billing himself as a battle-scarred reformer. Audio

Our political reporter, Julian Robins has been following developments again today. Audio

The party faces the prospect of a police investigation after the ACT leader Rodney Hide laid a complaint today. Audio

Auckland-based scientists have invented a gel that in three years time they hope could help some paralysed people walk again. Audio

Hurricane Gustav has weakened to a tropical storm and is expected to lose energy over the next day. Audio

It follows clashes between pro- and anti-government protesters, who want to oust Samak Sundaravej from office. Audio

The police in Auckland have launched a homicide inquiry after the discovery of a body in the central city. Audio

The donation - and other donations by the Vela family - are now the subject of an investigation by the Serious Fraud Office. Audio

The Manukau City Council says it's just a matter of time before a slip on a cliffside falls away. Audio

The hurricane was a Category 2 storm when it hit, but has now been downgraded to a tropical storm. Audio

Canterbury is suffering from its worst ever shortage of nurses with the District Health Board trying to fill 200 vacancies. Audio

Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej made the order following clashes between his supporters and those who want him out of office. Audio

Police say those arrested face a wide range of drug related charges including the manufacture and supply of Class A drugs. Audio

Long lines of cars and buses streamed out of New Orleans after Mayor Ray Nagin ordered a mandatory evacuation . Audio