William Ray
Fonterra says dairy farmers need to improve sustainability
Fonterra says dairy farmers need to up their game when it comes to sustainability. Audio
ACC criticised for reducing levies
The Accident Compensation Corporation is being accused of recommending a reduction of levies at the expense of thousands of chronically injured people. Audio
ACC being accused of reducing levies at expense of injured
The Accident Compensation Corporation is being accused of reducing levies at the expense of thousands of injured people. Audio
Concerns raised about contact-less credit cards
New cash cards which let people buy items worth up to 80 dollars without requiring a pin or a signature have been criticised as risky by a security expert. Audio
New cash cards that don't require pin under scrutiny
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
21% rise in serious injuries, mistakes and near-misses at DHBs
The number of serious injuries, mistakes and near-misses in hospital have risen by 21 percent in the last year. Audio
Corrupt officer's station investigated
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
Ruling could compromise UFT rollout - analyst
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
Labours housing plan for Christchurch questioned
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
Carterton township supports reform in wake of balloon crash
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
Govt invests $59 million in "blue skies" research
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
Insight for 27 October 2013 - Matching Education and Jobs
William Ray looks at tertiary students' job prospects and what can be done to match output of graduates with needs of industry. Audio
More shoud be done to make sure graduates get jobs
University students across the country will be cramming in last minute revision today for the year's final exams next week. Audio
Investigators find indications of widespread problems
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
Scientists dissect hundreds of seabirds
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 lost as skin processing plant closes
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
Red Devils lawyer disgusted with Court of Appeal ruling
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
Coroner says parliament needs to revisit euthanasia laws
A coroner believes Parliament should readdress what he calls the 'vexed issue of euthanasia', saying the debate won't go away. Audio
Coroner says Parliament needs to look again at euthanasia law
A coroner says Parliament needs to readdress what he calls the 'vexed issue of euthanasia,' saying the debate won't go away. Audio
Papakura geyser erupts for first time in 34-years
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