Tim Graham

Opposition parties are convening a parliamentary inquiry into what they call New Zealand's jobs crisis in manufacturing. The move comes weeks after the Kawerau pulp and paper mill confirmed plans to… Audio

The Whanau Ora Minister is backing government proposals to combat child abuse, saying it's time people stopped constantly revisiting cases like Nia Glassie and the Kahui twins. Audio

The Corrections Department is backing away from suggestions it might start telling the police about who fails its pre-employment drug tests. Audio

Child safety groups say new requirements on childrens' car seats don't go far enough. Audio

Two hundred jobs are going, nine courts are being downsized and four will close altogether as part of the biggest shake up of the district courts in three decades. Audio

The Government is today expected to announce plans for a major overhaul of the courts. Audio

The illegal surveillance of Kim Dotcom by Government spies is now officially under investigation by the police. Audio

The police have been asked to investigate the construction manager of the ill-fated Canterbury Television building. Audio

The police are being asked to investigate the man who supervised the construction of the ill-fated Canterbury Television building. Audio

The Energy and Resources Minister is being accused of a power grab under new legislation governing Crown-owned minerals. Audio

The Defence Force has taken the first step towards building a multi-million-dollar 360-degree shooting range for the SAS. Audio

Workers from Solid Energy's Spring Creek and Huntly East mines will visit Parliament today, begging for help to keep both mines in full operation. Audio

Mr Panetta left Auckland on Saturday, having further thawed relations after a 26-year stand-off over New Zealand's anti-nuclear stance. Audio

Gross domestic product, a broad measure of the health of the economy, rose 0.6% for the three months to June, driven by a growth in milk production and construction. Audio

The iwi who've joined the boycott have backing from the Maori Party which says the government hui is a waste of time. Audio

Ewen Macdonald will be eligible for parole from December the 7th this year after being sentenced today to five years in prison for arson, vandalism and killing animals. Audio

Scott Guy's widow, parents and siblings won't be in court today as the man acquitted of his murder is sentenced for other crimes. Audio

Details of the police investigation in to John Bank's mayoral campaign donations have been made public. Audio

The number of complaints made about judges has leapt higher, but criminal defence lawyers warn the judiciary's watchdog is too overloaded to investigate them all. Audio

Apprehensive, frightened and subdued. That's how Stewart Murray Wilson is feeling on his first day out of jail in almost 20 years, according to those who've been with him. Audio