Cherie Mc Quilkin
Tea parties and picnics in central city parking spaces
Tea parties, picnics, lounge-chairs and ukuleles aren't usually what you'd see taking up parking space in the central city. But tiny pockets of green grass have been popping up where you'd normally… Audio
Mayor vows to fight Wanganui spelling change
Emotions are running high following the Geographic Board's unanimous decision that Wanganui should be spelt with an 'h". Audio
Decision on Wanganui's H due today
The New Zealand Geographic Board will later today release its decision on whether the city of Wanganui should be spelt with an 'h' and it will be controversial either way. Audio
Influence of media on jury members concerns lawyers
Nai Yin Xue's case was one of the first under a new law that gives judges the discretion to allow jurors to go home at night during the deliberation period. Audio
Police union says changes to firearms training dangerous
Cuts to police firearms training could see young green officers arriving at life-threatening situations without guns. Audio
Police Assn shocked by lack of firearms training
The association is concerned by Police Headquarters forcing a three tiered police training model on frontline staff which means some officers, like youth aid staff, traffic units and even CIB… Audio
QV says housing boom not on the horizon - Part 2
Quotable Value is pouring cold water on the idea New Zealand's seeing the beginning of another housing boom, despite a spike in property values. Audio
Quoatable Value says housing boom not on the horizon
New figures from the country's largest property information company show a spike in house prices has pulled the market out of the doldrums. Audio
Breaks law to be changed
The Labour Minister wants to change the law that guarantees workers rest and meal breaks. Audio
Indian bank poised to enter NZ's banking arena
India's third largest public sector bank has been given the go ahead to open in this country, and there are predictions others will follow it. Audio
Govt looks at opening treasured DoC land to miners
The government wants the most highly protected conservation land opened up for mining. Audio
Family Violence report 'first of its kind'
Women are far more likely than men to suffer violence at the hands of their partners, but men are more often the victims of psychological abuse. Audio
Senior doctors say report proposes major upheaval in health
The Health Minister Tony Ryall denies changes to the public system proposed in a new report will lead to a major shake-up of the sector. Audio
Shakespearean sonnet to be performed in Maori at the Globe
The Maori language is set to take centre stage at a special ceremony at the Globe Theatre in London. Audio
Longer term mortgage rates on the rise again
All of the major banks, except Kiwibank and the BNZ, have increased longer-term interest rates in recent days. Audio
Report says country's home renovation bill will rise
A new report says tens of thousands of New Zealanders could face tough financial decisions as their homes reach an age when they need major renovations. Audio
Truckie in court over police officer's death
Video of a police interview with the truck driver accused of causing the death of a high ranking police officer has been shown in the Lower Hutt District Court. Audio
Sweeping changes proposed on alcohol sales
A new report on the sale of alcohol in New Zealand paints a picture of heavy drinking and drunkeness and proposes sweeping changes to the way liquor is sold. Audio
140 jobs axed in just one day
More than 140 jobs have been axed today by three companies around New Zealand - bringing the total number of positions slashed this week to more than 300. Audio
Tertiary Education Union says Uni is putting jobs at risk
The Tertiary Education Union says jobs are at risk following Canterbury University 's decision to get tough on academics not producing enough research to meet government funding criteria. Audio