Michael Allan
30 year anniversary of Trades Hall bombing
Today marks the 30 year anniversary of the attack which killed the building's caretaker, Ernie Abbott. No-one has ever been arrested for the bombing. Audio
30th anniversary of Trades Hall bombing
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Trades Hall bombing on Vivian Street in central Wellington. The building's caretaker, Ernie Abbott, was killed in the explosion. The perpetrator was never… Audio
'No makeup selfie' campaign drawing criticism
A social media campaign to raise breast cancer awareness is drawing criticism from the National Council of Women. Audio
NRL to begin prescription drug testing amid abuse claims
The doctor of the Warriors league team is claiming many top players are abusing prescription drugs. Audio
Frustrated Invercargill people offered traps to deal with cats
The Invercargill City Council is offering traps to fed up people who live near a woman and her son whose property is over run with dozens of cats. Audio
Ex All Black coach critical of criticism of coaches
The former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains says too much pressure is being put on coaches in the professional era. Audio
FIFA impressed by NZ venues for U20 Football World Cup 2015
New Zealand has an opportunity to be the big winner when the FIFA Under 20 Football World Cup arrives on its shores next year. Audio
Wellington school rivalries come to the fore again in
Wellington school rivalries were to the fore in the capital today as athletes from four colleges competed for the coveted McEvedy shield. Audio
Race going ahead despite dolphin protection plan dispute
A powerboat race among calving dolphins is going ahead in the Bay of Islands despite DOC saying a protection plan isn't good enough. Audio
Phoenix lays out $40m-plus stadium plans for Petone
The struggling Phoenix football club has laid out its plans for a 10 to 12-thousand seat stadium in Petone as it attempts to sever ties with Wellington stadium where it is losing money. Audio
Countdown officially on for Cricket World Cup 2015
The countdown has begun for the 2015 Cricket World Cup. Audio
Governor General think the time is right for a flag debate
The Governor General says the country's flag may be outdated, weighing in to the debate a day after the Prime Minister put changing the design back on the agenda. Audio
Animals finally to leave Napier's Marineland
Napier Marineland's eight seals and sealions are finally moving on, six years after the park was closed to the public following the death of its last dolphin. The eight animals have been there all… Audio
Small talk and humour essential to working life
Have you heard? The key to a happy working life could be down to workplace chit chat. Audio