William Ray

The security of new cash cards that don't require a pin or a signature for purchases of less than 80 dollars has come into question after a man was defrauded. Audio

The number of serious injuries, mistakes and near-misses in hospital have risen by 21 percent in the last year. Audio

It's been revealed that an investigation uncovered failings at the south Christchurch police station where a corrupt senior constable who's admitted seeking sex for favours, used to work. Audio

A telecommunications analyst says a ruling that Chorus must drop the price it charges phone and internet companies for using its copper line network could compromise the rollout of ultra fast… Audio

A group representing social service providers in Christchurch is questioning the Labour Party's plan to build cheap housing exclusively for first home buyers. Audio

The Mayor of Carterton says his community supports reforming alcohol and drug regulation in the transport industry, following a report into the fatal balloon crash in the town last year. Audio

Does religion make you less scared of death, what can liquefaction in Christchurch tell us about earthquakes, and can autism be treated with zinc? Audio

William Ray looks at tertiary students' job prospects and what can be done to match output of graduates with needs of industry. Audio

University students across the country will be cramming in last minute revision today for the year's final exams next week. Audio

Crash investigators looking into why a packed Wellington commuter train derailed were so alarmed by Kiwirail's slack maintenance they've called for urgent changes across the country. Audio

Almost 900 seabirds are being dissected at Te Papa Museum in Wellington as scientists try to determine if a major storm in 2011 has put a long term dent in their numbers. Audio

86 jobs are being lost at Shannon's biggest employer, a sheep skin processing plant, in what is a big hit for the small Horowhenua town. Audio

A lawyer for a member of the Red Devils motorcycle gang says a ruling yesterday by the Court of Appeal effectively sanctions serious misconduct by the police. Audio

A coroner believes Parliament should readdress what he calls the 'vexed issue of euthanasia', saying the debate won't go away. Audio

A coroner says Parliament needs to readdress what he calls the 'vexed issue of euthanasia,' saying the debate won't go away. Audio

Scientists and iwi say the eruption of the Papakura geyser in Rotorua for the first time in 34-years means a review of the Whakarewarewa geothermal field is needed. Audio

Scientists are warning people living in coastal areas, they need to run for high ground as soon as the feel a strong earthquake, not wait until official tsunami warnings are broadcast. Audio

And now for an overview of what's been happening with the weather as the front moves up the country, we're joined by our reporter William Ray. Audio

France and Britain are emerging as likely backers of a military strike by the United States on Syria. Audio

Our reporter William Ray joins us now from Lukes Lane near Opera House. Audio