Top Stories for Wednesday 8 October 2014

Toxic atmosphere at DHB leads to resignations, Finance Minister blames councils for poverty, Fears Kobani may fall, Energy experts call for wide-ranging power cut inquiry, Hone harawira calls for recount and alleges electoral racism, Search continues for missing helicopter in Nelson region, Red zone stayers come to grips with life in abandoned suburbs, Calls for tougher penalties for attack dog owners and Wilding Pines battlers call on Govt for more help.