Nick Butcher
Wellington has three $1m suburbs with more expected
Wellington now has three suburbs where properties on average are valued at one million dollars, with more expected to join the club over coming years. Audio
Water supply restored last night to Upper Hutt householders
Sixty two homes in Upper Hutt remain cut off this morning after a surging Akatarawa River damaged a narrow bridge in the suburb of Birchville. Audio
The words of murdered woman heard in court
The words of murdered woman, Mei fan detailing her fear of her estranged husband were read out in the High Court today. Reporter Nick Butcher has been at the trial. Audio
Police Sergeant recalls accused appearing calm
A Police Sergeant who arrested Michael Preston recalls the accused killer appearing calm and undisturbed by a large contingent of armed Police surrounding his property. Audio
A protection order had been served on an accused murderer
A man accused of murdering his estranged wife had a protection order laid against him the day before she was killed. Audio
Fight not over for lobby group despite victory for author
The fight is not over for a Christian lobby group wanting to stop people under 18 reading a previously banned book. Audio
1080 scare cost infant formula industry millions
The Dairy Companies Association says the 1080 infant formula poisoning threat has cost the sector dearly. Nick Butcher reports. Audio
Search for missing boy continues overnight
The Police and search and rescuers have been searching all night for a 10-year old boy missing in the Waiterere forest, north of Levin since yesterday. Area Commander, Inspector Sarah Stewart spoke to… Audio
Emphysema sufferers sing their way to better health
A choir for Wellington people who have life-threatening emphysema is having a remarkable affect on their health. Audio
High court judge says tough new powers being strictly enforced
The chair of the Parole Board says victims will get a better deal under a toughened up law that gives convicted criminals fewer chances to gain parole. Nick Butcher reports. Audio
Bravery awards honour teenagers, police officer and artist
Two brave teenagers who tried to save a drowning man, a Police officer that hauled another man out of the ocean, and a young artist tackling bullying through art, were amongst the recipients of last… Audio
Funding for emergency housing band-aid response to overwhelming problem
Social housing groups say the Government's two-million dollar funding for new emergency housing in Auckland is a band-aid response to an overwhelming national problem. Audio
Victims - insanity plea killers should face parole-style system
Victims of mentally ill people who've killed and maimed are demanding a say over when and how they should be released from psychiatric care. Audio
Union says Police environment changing
Frontline police say yesterday's shooting was the fifth time in a month that officers have had to deal with armed and dangerous offenders. Audio
Family members of murder, rape victims live double lives
Family members of murder and rape victims have told Radio New Zealand they live in fear the offenders could seek retribution or contact if released from prison. Audio
Survey says many have no idea how to manage Kiwisaver funds
A new survey shows a quarter of people approaching retirement have no plan for how they'll manage their Kiwisaver funds. Audio
Provincial mayors say Jetstar in it for the long haul
Provincial mayors in areas about to get Jetstar flights are adamant the airline is in it for the long haul. Audio
The police speak out about Motueka shooting
The police have been speaking out at a news conference about their chasing and shooting an armed man in Motueka this afternoon. Audio
Calls for preventive detention getting louder
A former Police detective and the father of a murder victim are backing calls for preventive detention to be made an option for some offenders when they've completed their prison sentence. Audio