Rowan Quinn
Sister Sheila O'Toole recalls 'Operation Babylift'
Sister Sheila O'Toole tells Rowan Quinn about helping get orphans out of war-torn Saigon. Audio
Shoppers say they're being ripped off by Aussie chain stores
Some shoppers say they're being ripped off by Australian chain stores whIch aren't keeping up with the strong Kiwi dollar. The New Zealand dollar has been sitting at around 96 Australian cents for the… Audio
Government won't meet demand for weight-loss surgery
As New Zealand balloons towards becoming the fattest nation on earth, it looks unlikely that the Gvernment is going to nswer a call to fund much more weight loss surgery. Audio
'Demon' killing case prompts calls for better mental health care
The case of a schizophrenic man who killed his friend because he thought he was a demon has sparked calls to put families back at the centre of mental health care. Audio
FMA hopes latest sanctions will protect investors
The Financial Markets Authority says it hopes sanctions against the directors of a major property syndication company will protect future investors. Audio
Telstra Health takes $20 million stake in Orion Health
Telstra Health has invested 20 million dollars in Orion Health, as part of the New Zealand software company's 125-million dollar intital public offering of shares. Audio
Serco says NZ contracts not under threat
Serco says it contracts in New Zealand aren't under threat despite the financial turmoil the company is in. Audio
Electronic card spending good sign for retailers
Westpac economist Felix Delbruk tells Rowan Quinn the latest figures on electronic card spending are a sign the retail economy is still looking strong. Audio
Electronic retail transactions up in October
Shoppers have been using their money cards a little more in October. Audio
Auckland film studios extensively damaged by fire
Sixty firefighters from all over Auckland have worked through the night to put out a blaze at a major film studio in the west of the city. Audio
Controversial new taxi app takes off in Auckland
Taxi companies say a smart phone app that lets private drivers pick up paying fares could seriously damage taxi services. Audio
Fonterra accused of misleading multinational
A food multinational has accused Fonterra of misleading it over last year's botulism scare, meaning it sold potentially contaminated baby formula for months after it should have. Audio
Central Otago dam land again in dispute
Land once meant for controversial dam projects in Central Otago is again under dispute as locals plead with Contact Energy to keep it free from development. Audio
Police dive team searches Whakatane river
The Police National Dive Squad is continuing to search for a teenager missing in the Whakatane River. Audio
Bus crash in Northland causes LPG leak
An evacuation has begun in Whangarei because of a gas leak. Audio
Fonterra seeks Air New Zealand's help on crisis management
In the wake of the botulism scare, Fonterra is turning to Air New Zealand to help it prepare better for any future crisis. Audio
Myers Park in central Auckland is cordoned off
Myers Park in central Auckland is cordoned off this morning while police investigate a homicide late last night. Audio
Labour's would be leaders show united front despite rivalry
Labour's leadership candidates are pushing ahead with their intensive campaign, hitting the road to meet party faithful around the country. Audio
Public asked to help get new Auckland theatre over the line
The Auckand Theatre Company is confident building on its new waterfront theatre will begin this year but its about to go cap and hand to Aucklanders to help fund the last few million dollars. Audio
Is it time to give up the home ownership dream?
As a new report seriously questions the ability of people to become homeowners, some are asking whether it's time to just let the quarter acre dream go. Audio
