Ruth Hill

Trade unions and some economists are backing the Green Party's proposal to tame the dollar and pay for the Christchurch rebuild by printing more money. Audio

The Institute of Economic Research's chief economist, Shamubeel Eaqub, says quantitative easing, or printing more money, may not help contain the high New Zealand dollar. Audio

Civil rights advocates and lawyers say a new law to keep the worst violent and sexual offenders locked up indefinitely would breach international human rights legislation. Audio

Cracks may already be appearing in Maori unity on water rights in the wake of two national hui last week. Audio

After ten years as Reserve Bank Governor, Alan Bollard steps down this month to take up a new role as head of Apec. Audio

The Reserve Bank Governor, Allan Bollard, today delivers his final statement on monetary policy ahead of a new job with Apec - he will also set the Official Cash Rate which is expected to remain… Audio

Miners facing redundancy from Solid Energy's coal mines in Huntly and Greymouth are already signing up with Australian recruitment companies. Audio

The mining towns of Huntly and Greymouth are in shock with the news that hundreds of jobs are likely to be axed as Solid Energy desperately cuts costs. Audio

Several government agencies investigated allegations of sexual misconduct by Northland primary school teacher James Parker three years before he was finally arrested last month. Audio

The head of the Principal's Federation says a Northland primary school teacher who admits sexually abusing boys in his care has irreparably tarnished the teaching profession. Audio

The Wellington Warlords wargaming club celebrated its fortieth anniversary at the weekend. Audio

A midwife who texted instead of talking to a woman who was having serious problems with her unborn baby has been criticised by the coroner. Audio

A woman who says she was pressured into expensive dental treatment after being told her face would collapse without it has had her complaint to the Health and Disability Commissioner upheld. Audio

Judges will soon be able to impose zero alcohol limits on repeat drink drivers and install breathalyser devices to disable their cars if they've been drinking. Audio

Firefighters say the Government is the biggest freeloader when it comes to the Fire Service and it's ordinary householders who are being forced to pick up the tab. Audio

The Earthquake Recovery Minister is refusing to comment on accusations from owners of red zone properties that the Government could profit from their insurance policies, after they were forced to… Audio

Financial advisers are warning first-time investors to be cautious about buying shares in the state-owned energy companies. Audio

New Zealanders with birth defects caused by the drug Thalidomide, who have never received compensation, could now do so after a ground-breaking settlement in Australia. Audio

Victims of sexual abuse and therapists say a new report backs up their claims that the Accident Compensation Corpration is still too slow in dealing with claims and that many people simply give up. Audio

A new report by Unicef New Zealand on the plight of children criticises the Government for its narrow focus on fixing abuse, while ignoring the underlying causes, such as poverty. Audio