Bridget Mills
Dotcom back in court seeking compensation for police raid
Kim Dotcom is back at the High Court in Auckland today - seeking compensation from the police for the illegal raid on his mansion. Audio
Report into spying by the GCSB
A report into spying by the GCSB over the last decade has called into question the legality of 55 cases, involving 88 people. Audio
Mainzeal directors could face legal action
The liquidators of the failed construction company Mainzeal haven't ruled out taking legal action against the company's directors. Audio
Could airlines soon charge you for each kilo you weigh?
Travellers looking for the best airline deals may soon have to tighten their belts in more ways than one. Audio
Disparity in financial support for victims
A new study reveals stroke victims are far worse off financially, and receive less support, than someone who's injured in an accident. Audio
Drought could impact Official Cash Rate projections
The economic effects of the drought are expected to be a factor when the Reserve Bank Governor makes an announcement on the Official Cash Rate this morning. Audio
Ombudsman office at crisis point
The Ombudsman's office says it is struggling under its heaviest workload ever, and wading through a backlog of thousands of complaints. Audio
Court battle over prison smoking ban
A career criminal's battle against the prison smoking ban at the High Court could pave the way for inmates to get compensation. Audio
Loffley sentence shows society won't tolerate abuse
Child safety advocates say the record long sentence handed down to a child murderer is a clear indication that society will not tolerate violence against children. Audio
Salvation army critical of failure to address poverty
The Salvation Army is accusing politicians of being big on talk but small on action as more and more people are struggling to find homes and jobs. Audio
Man burned to death withdrew 10s of thousands of dollars
The police have revealed a young Auckland man who was burned to death withdrew tens of thousands of dollars hours before he disappeared. Audio
Card skimming Canadian group sentenced to jail
Four Canadian men have been jailed for four and a half years each for carrying out what a judge has described as a sophisticated eftpos skimming scam targetting New Zealand banks. Audio
Govt hails boyracer law a success, despite two cars crushed
There are calls for a two-strike law to tackle illegal street racing. Audio
Thousands gather to watch Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta
Thousands of people gathered at the waterfront around Waitemata Harbour today to watch boats of all shapes and sizes perform and race in the Auckland sailing regatta. Audio
Fire fighters on Great Barrier race to tackle hotspots
More than 40 firefighters will be tackling the fire on Great Barrier Island today, in a bid to dampen down hotspots before the winds pick up again tomorrow. Audio
Auckland councillor says building fire a wake up call
An Auckland councillor says an apartment block fire that put tenants lives at risk is a wake up call to make sure all buildings have proper working fire alarms. Audio
Kim Dotcom launches new MEGA site
Kim Dotcom has launched his new internet site, Mega, with a massive, high tech, high -octane party. Audio
Kim Dotcom poised to launch MEGA one year on from raid
The internet tycoon Kim Dotcom has taken to the streets of Auckland to promote his new file-sharing site Mega, which he's promising will be like nothing else the internet has seen. Audio
Kim Dotcom draws crowd promoting his new website
At least 200 people crowded around an icecream shop on Auckland's Queen Street today, to watch the internet tycoon Kim Dotcom promote his new website, Mega. Audio
Hospitality industry want more control of pokie machines
The hospitality industry is calling for gambling licenses to be bought and sold between establishments to make gambling easier at new bars and pubs. Audio