Nicky Wagner
E-cigarettes and e-liquid to be legal
The sale of nicotine e-cigarettes and e-liquid, will be legalised, the Government announced this morning. Audio
Somali NZers frustrated at treatment by Customs at airports
Members of New Zealand's Muslim community told RNZ News they are humiliated and treated like criminals at the airport by Customs when returning to the country. David Bennett says Somali members of his… Audio
Excessive budget for spin doctors at quake authority - Labour
Labour says the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority is spending too much on spin doctors given it's about to be wound up. Audio
National scoops up party in Christchurch, even in hard-hit east
National easily won the party vote in Christchurch, even in the hardest hit eastern areas. Audio
Labour goes backwards even in Christchurch
The extent of Labour's defeat is underscored by its fate in Christchurch where it had hoped dissatisfaction with the quake rebuild would bring votes its way. Instead, incumbent Clayton Cosgrove has… Audio
Greens say EEZ law doesn't protect the environment
The Green Party says a bill to regulate the seabed in New Zealand's exclusive economic zone and the continental shelf will give a rubber stamp to seabed mining. Audio
'Shame on you' says Christchurch local govt protestor
Two thousand placard-wielding protesters gathered next to Christchurch Council City offices, calling for mid-year elections and warning that more protests could follow. Audio
Christchurch Central
In Christchurch central there's a draw between the incumbent Labour's Brendon Burns and National's Nicky Wagner. Audio
Labour MPs pressure government to release land details
Labour's four MPs in Christchurch are stepping up the pressure on the Government to front up quickly about what earthquake damaged land has to be abandoned. Audio
