William Ray
The government refuses to endorse living wage campaign
The Government is refusing to formally endorse a campaign to introduce the concept of a living wage in New Zealand, at the same time as the Employers and Manufacturers Association says it won't stand… Audio
Inventor of world wide webs sounds warning
The inventor of the World Wide Web has warned New Zealanders that governments and companies should not be trusted with control of the internet. Audio
P labs damaging NZ sewerage system
Chemicals from illegal meth labs are doing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage to water treatment stations. Audio
Obese people more likely to die in car crashes
A new study has found overweight people are twice as likely to die in a car crash. Audio
Wings Over Wairarapa draws biggest crowd ever
The organisers of the weekend's Wings Over Wairarapa airshow say it has drawn its biggest crowd ever. Audio
Divers clean up under Wellington warf.
It is the old community clean up story with a difference, instead of on the beach or in the park, it's underwater. Audio
First anniversary of Carterton balloon tragedy
A memorial service will be held today to mark the anniversary of the deaths in the Carterton ballooning accident, William Ray reports. Audio
Neighbourhood turned into a "ghetto" by Housing New Zealand
Home owners in Lower Hutt are concerned about the vacated state houses, William Ray reports. Audio
Hunt for Christchurch rebuild workers in Wellington
Christchurch employers have been in Wellington today signing up tradespeople to help rebuild the earthquake damaged city. Audio
Top science students honoured in Wellington
The annual Realise the Dream awards have been held in Wellington to celebrate the achievements of the country's top 20 science students. Audio
DOC wants to wipe out invading butterfly
A new pest eradication programme is underway, but instead of rats or possums, an invading species of butterfly is the target. Audio
Ewan MacDonald found to display narcissistic traits
The Parole board has released the details of why it refused to grant parole to the man acquitted of murdering the Feilding farmer Scott Guy. Audio
Taxes and subsidies could improve health say experts
The government's being asked to treat unhealthy foods in the same way it does alcohol and tobacco. Audio
Prime Minister's Science Prizes awarded
One million dollars of prize money has been handed out at the Prime Minister's Science Prizes this morning. Audio
Chemist wins top science award
For the first time a scientist has won three of the Royal Society of New Zealand's Research Honours in one year, including the prestigious Rutherford Medal. Audio
Scientists to analyse Tongariro ash
Scientists say another eruption from Mount Tongariro is very likely in the next few weeks and months. Audio
Honey producers taking legal action against two Germans
New Zealand manuka honey producers are taking legal action against two Germans they say are putting their brand at risk. Audio
Picton locals uneasy about step towards ferry terminal shift
Picton locals are uneasy about government support for moving the Cook Strait ferry terminal from their town to Clifford Bay. Audio
Protest march against Christchurch school changes
A rowdy protest was held in Christchurch yesterday over the Government's plan to revamp education in the earthquake-hit city. Audio
Property Manager regulation welcomed by property owners
The body responsible for catching and punishing rogue real estate agents wants its powers extended to include property managers. Audio