Michael Cropp
Magic in New Year honours
The internationally recognised oncologist Murray Brennan, the former Maori Party leader Tariana Turia and the lawyer Peter Williams are among the top recipients of New Years Honours. Audio
Spending up but shoppers careful
Festive spending across New Zealand has smashed all records. Audio
Petrol price per litre goes under $2
The price of fuel is continuing to drop, with some petrol stations now selling 91 octane for less than 2 dollars a litre. Audio
KiwiRail's design failings to blame
Accident investigators say KiwiRail lacked the skill to design a fail-safe power supply and its inadequate one failed, leaving hundreds of Auckland commuters stranded. Audio
Hughes still in critical condition
To Sydney, where standout cricketer Phil Hughes remains in a critical condition tonight in an induced coma after being struck by a ball under his helmet. Audio
Doctors say privatisation could put patients' lives at risk
Senior doctors say patients' lives will be at risk if the Wellington region's health boards privatise testing laboratories. Audio
The government want to change the flag
The Government has outlined how it might go about changing the New Zealand flag, and what it would cost. Audio
Call for suppliers to provide masks on sale
A Christchurch man who contracted Legionnaire's disease last month is calling on suppliers of compost and potting mix to provide masks at the point of sale. Audio
Can people with dementia vote? Yes
Aged care providers say the Electoral Act should be reviewed to prevent people with severe dementia being able to vote. Audio
Christchurch's only rape crisis callout service to close
Christchurch's only Rape Crisis centre will close today because of a thirty thousand dollar shortfall. Audio
Plunket book has been updated
The time-honoured Plunket book has been updated - for the first time in more than 25 years. Audio
