William Ray
Elderly advised not to rely on selling home for retirement
Elderly people are being advised not to rely on selling their family home to fund their retirement. Audio
The latest from John Key's trip to China
A Maori cloak given to China's leader Mao Zedong in 1957 has been loaned to New Zealand at a ceremony in Beijing, so it can go on show at Te Papa. Audio
Climate change could more than double wine growing land
The effects of global warming could more than double the amount of land suitable for growing wine in New Zealand in the next 40 years, according to a new international study. Audio
Judge criticises lax alcohol laws
A High Court judge has criticised alcohol laws as being lax, while sending a man to jail for a booze fueled attack which left the victim with serious brain injuries. Audio
Jailed NZ Sikh community leader likely to be freed soon
A New Zealand Sikh community leader facing terrorism charges in India is likely to be released in the next few weeks. Audio
Police blame jump in Northland crime on two cases
There has been a jump in the number of reported assaults and sexual crime in Northland but the police say most of that is because of two men who are now under arrest. Audio
Disability advocates want spot audits and security cameras
Relatives of disabled people living in care want security cameras and spot audits introduced to fight abuse and neglect. Audio
Only one preventive detention prisoner recalled in six years
Only one of 21 prisoners released from preventive detention has been recalled to prison in the last six years. Audio
Dramatic drop in fraud reporting
The international accounting firm KPMG says the cost of investigating fraud could be discouraging businesses from reporting it to police. Audio
70% of Kiwis think Hobbit creators should pay back subsidies
A new survey has found most New Zealanders want the creators of the Hobbit to pay back government subsidies. Audio
Federated famers want GM regulations reviewed
Federated Farmers wants the Government to review genetic engineering regulations it says are impeding the creation of drought resistant grass and crops. Audio
Ministry of Science and Innovation criticised over funding
Officials have been approving tens of millions of dollars of research funding by scientists without checking their applications properly. Audio
Nationwide protests call for help in Novopay debacle
More than a thousand people have protested outside the offices of Government MPs' today angry and frustrated at the ongoing problems with Novopay. Audio
Nationwide protesters call for help in Novopay debacle
School staff, are protesting outside the offices of government MPs this morning asking for more action over the Novopay debacle. Audio
Less beer on sale in 2012
New Zealanders drank 20 million fewer litres of beer last year than they did in 2011. Audio
Renowned artist, Ralph Hotere, dies
The Prime Minister is among those paying tribute to Ralph Hotere, described as one of the most cosmopolitan and sophisticated artists ever produced by this country. Audio
Delay on plain packaging criticised
The Government is being criticised for delaying the introduction of plain packaged cigarettes. Audio
Warnings eyed for kids' TV exposure
An expert on the effects of television on children wants TV stations to broadcast warnings about the dangers of children watching for too long. Audio
Jousting draws draws crowd of 10,000
The medieval sound of splintering lances and thundering hooves rang out at an international jousting tournament this weekend. Audio
Researchers say airlines should take action against farting
Breaking wind on planes - that's the subject of a bizarre article published in the New Zealand Medical Journal today. Audio
