William Ray
New study says Auckland businesses found RWC a bust, not boom
Many Auckland businesses say they haven't got the financial boost they were expecting from the Rugby World Cup. Audio
South Auckland community furious over liquor licence bid
There's anger in a South Auckland community that a small grocery store wants to sell alcohol in the same suburb where a liquor store owner, Navtej Singh, was shot and killed two years ago. Audio
Ministry lacks answers after school shuts quake-prone buildings
Children have been moved out of earthquake risky classrooms at a Wellington school, raising the pressure on officials to say just when and how schools will be quake proofed. Audio
US company denies 'hijacking' trademark on NZ software
A United States company is denying a claim it has hijacked computer software developed by a New Zealand library and is using its Maori name as a trademark. Audio
Fairfield girls "could have died"
A doctor says six Hamilton schoolgirls rushed to her hospital after taking pills without knowing what was in them could have died. Audio
Two police officers presented with bravery award
Two Policemen have been presented with bravery awards for saving the lives of their fellow officers while under fire from an armed offender in July last year. Audio
Hillside staff furious at 'needless' redundancies
Union delegates at KiwiRail's hillside workshop in Dunedin have been meeting to decide what action to take as anger grows at the use of contractors Audio
International research sheds new light on Christchurch quake
International research has shed new light on why the February earthquake in Christchurch was so damaging. Audio
Businesses warn of shortfalls and delays due to gas leak
Businesses across the country are warning there will be delays and shortages in production thanks to the leak in the Maui gas pipeline. Audio
Researchers criticise alternative therapy company's claims
Researchers are criticising an Auckland company over its claims about alternative therapies which they say haven't been scientifically proven to work. Audio
New Fonterra CEO will take "fresh look" at milk prices
Fonterra's new chief executive Theo Spierings says he will take a fresh look at public concern about high milk prices. Audio
More bars, liquor stores having licences suspended
Bar owners may be frustrated about the rise in the number of bars having their licenses suspended for serving teenagers, but police say there has been no targetted crackdown. Audio
Warriors supporters thrilled to see team through to final
It's the outcome that even the most loyal Warriors didn't foresee just a few weeks ago, but the team has done the seemingly impossible and reached the Grand Final of the National Rugby League for just… Audio
Stacey Jones thrilled to see Warriors through to Grand Final
The Warriors could be picking up their first ever NRL Grand Final win after upsetting the Melbourne Storm 20 points to 12 on Saturday night. Audio
Lawyer for deceased raid accused to continue legal fight
The lawyer for the man who died waiting to answer charges over the 2007 police raids says he'll continue fighting to clear his client's name. Audio
New rules for motorcyclists announced
The rules governing novice motorcyclists are being changed in an attempt to rein in the number of riders killed or injured in crashes. Audio
War historian says medal thefts indictment for poor care
The theft of more than 800-medals from the National Army Museum in Waiouru is an indictment of how poorly these Taonga were cared for, according to the war historian. Audio
Happy Feet fare welled at Wellington Zoo
Happy Feet the penguin will at long last start his journey back to Antarctica today, aboard a Niwa research ship. Audio
Dairy owner says new alcohol rules will slash his income
The owner of a Lower Hutt dairy says the plan to stop convenience stores selling alcohol could wipe out a quarter of his income. Audio
Levels of mercury in Rotorua trout higher than thought
A new study shows trout in waterways around Rotorua are so contaminated with mercury, people should limit themselves to eating one fish a month. Audio