Nick Butcher
Possible ban of party rosettes on election day
Political party volunteers say wearing rosettes on election day isn't a last minute grab for votes and it's a nonsense they may be forced to stop wearing them. Audio
Closure of Downstage theatre in Wellington, the end of an era
The curtain is coming down for the final time at Wellington's Downstage Theatre this Saturday. Audio
How not to fluff your luffs when discussing the America's Cup
As anticipation mounts and interest grows in the America's Cup some fans are being left in the wake of the boats when it comes to making sense of sailing terminology. Audio
Silver Ferns win
The Silver Ferns dominated their Australian opponents in a 55 - 51 win in the first Constellation Cup test in Invercargill last night. Audio
Wellington Mayor launches house rental policy
Wellington's Mayor has adopted the idea of setting up a warrant of fitness scheme for rental housing as part of her re-election campaign. Audio
Insight for 8 September 2013 - Funding New Zealand's Orchestras
Nick Butcher considers the funding and future of NZs five orchestrasf N Audio
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra wants equal recognition to NZSO
The country's second full time orchestra wants recognition on a par with the high profile and more heavily funded New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Audio
Investors do not believe convicted fraudster David Ross
People who lost their savings in Ross Asset Management say they don't accept claims convicted fraudster David Ross has no money to compensate them. Audio
Triumph Bonneville motorcycles showcased in Wellington
A convoy of 900cc Triumph Bonneville motorcycles customised with a dose of Kiwi ingenuity were showcased at the British High Commissioner's residence in Wellington yesterday. Audio
Manuka honey reputation under threat
Manuka honey is New Zealand's latest export business under threat, this time because of labelling problems. Audio
Citizens say GCSB law abuses freedom, privacy and rights
The Prime Minister is continuing to defend changes to the law surrounding the GCSB, and says New Zealanders have nothing to fear from the legislation which passed its final vote in Parliament last… Audio
Ordinary New Zealanders angered by GCSB bill passing
The Government 's electronic spy agency can now legally carry out surveillance on New Zealand citizens following the passing of the controversial GCSB bill in parliament yesterday Audio
MPI put new measures in place to ensure dairy safety
The Ministry for Primary Industries is introducing a set of new regulatory measures to further reassure trading partners that New Zealand dairy products are one-hundred-percent safe. Audio
Young basketballers relish training with Steven Adams
Several hundred young basketball players got a tall dose of inspiration in Wellington yesterday from New Zealand's NBA basketball player, Steven Adams. Audio
Father of Oscar winning NZ film maker, Jane Campion, has died.
The father of the Oscar-winning New Zealand film maker, Jane Campion, has died. Audio
Silence, shock, tears and disbelief from postal workers
Postal workers have reacted with silence, shock, tears and disbelief to finding out today their jobs are being axed. Audio
Our reporter fights Wellington commute
With train services between Wellington and the Hutt Valley out of action since Friday because of storm damage, this morning has again been a battle for the capital's commuters. Audio
Public transport still disrupted after Wellington's storm
Thousands of exasperated commuters are again queuing outside Wellington rail stations as the aftermath of last week's big storm continues to make its presence felt. Audio
Tango dancers gather in capital for annual festival
Several hundred tango dancers from as far away as Argentina have gathered in Wellington for 12th annual New Zealand tango festival. Audio
Plans for 24 hour liquors licences to go
Under the draft Local Alcohol Policy 24-hour liqour licences will cease to exist in Wellington and the city will be divided up into zones with five o'clock in the morning the latest a bar can close, Audio
