Michael Cropp
Electricity transmission costs could triple
Some of the poorest parts of New Zealand could soon be paying 500 dollars more a year for power if a working paper on transmission prices is adopted. Audio
Looking to the past to solve Māori housing woes
An architectural expert says learning from the past could help solve some of the housing issues facing Māori. Rau Hoskins, says introducing 'papakainga' - or housing that sees whanau living in closer… Audio
Kicking the kickstart - possibly not a problem
The government's decision to cut the thousand dollar kickstart from KiwiSaver is painting a bleak future for some. Audio
UN expresses concern of New Zealand's human rights
The United Nations' Committee against Torture has criticised New Zealand for the over-representation of Maori in prisons. Audio
Low fuel prices subsidised by the rest of the country.
The AA and Z Energy say most of the country has been paying higher prices to subsidise the extreme fuel discounts on offer in some parts of the North Island. Audio
Michael Cropp: wreath laying
Reporter for Radio New Zealand at the wreath laying ceremony at the Cenotaph, Wellington. Audio
NZ welcomes scientific rejection of Japan's whaling programme
The New Zealand government is welcoming a review which discredits Japan's latest plan for scientific whaling in the Southern Ocean. Audio
Wrestling pioneer Steve Rickard has died
The man who revolutionised New Zealand's wrestling scene, Steve Rickard, has died aged 85 in Australia. Audio
Wellington City Council is not ruling out rate rises
The Wellington City Council is not ruling out rate rises to help pay for a controversial runway extension at the capital's airport. Audio
Research suggests sugar is having a bitter effect on economy
Sugar may be sweet, but new research suggests it's having a bitter effect on New Zealand's economy. Audio
Too much sugar consumption drags down economic growth
Sugar may be sweet, but new research suggests it's having a bitter effect on New Zealand's economy. Audio
Farmers urge meat industry reform
Farmers have been warned sheep and beef farming may become unsustainable in the next decade without major reform. Audio
National peace vigils for Iraqi conflict
Peace vigils were held across the country last night to protest New Zealand's upcoming role in Iraq. Audio
ACC overhauls sexual abuse care service
The ACC has overhauled its sensitive claims service, with the Minister for ACC admitting that the Corporation made big mistakes in the way it dealt with victims of sexual assaults. Audio
Supercity debate overdue
Submissions on the Wellington Supercity close on Monday, but critics say there hasn't been enough public debate and the proposal is doomed to fail. Audio
$100 for a 10-minute concert
Fans of an American R-N-B singer are furious they waited hours for her concert to begin in Christchurch last night, only to have it end after ten minutes. Audio
Privacy of amorous couple not breached
The Privacy Commissioner says people who have sex in full view of the public have little chance of success if they complain their privacy's been breached. Footage of an amorous Christchurch couple… Audio
Greeks migrants uncertain about change at home
The head of Greece's left wing Syriza party, Alexis Tsipras, has been sworn in as prime minister and is set to lead an anti-austerity coalition government. Audio
Non-lethal whaling a farce
Japan is sending its whaling boats back to the Antarctic tomorrow for what they are describing as non-lethal scientific research. Audio
Who wants a summer holiday?
According to a poll, almost half of all New Zealanders would support shifting the summer holidays to February when the weather's usually warmer. Audio
