Ann Marie May
CTV engineer’s lawyers argue against investigation
Reporter Ann Marie May was in the High Court in Wellington today, where the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment is calling for the Institution of Professional Engineers to resume its… Video, Audio
Traffic chaos north of Wellington following hazardous goods truck crash
About 3-hundred trucks remain queued bumper-to-bumper north of Wellington, following a truck crash this morning. Video, Audio
Fonterra forecasts payout will drop by up to 50 cents a kg
Dairy farmers are preparing to tighten their belts after Fonterra announced another drop in its forecast milk payout for this season. The co-operative is now forecasting a payout between $6.25 and… Video, Audio
Brother tells of debts owed by man accused of killing Bret Hall
The brother of Bret Hall, who disappeared in 2011 has told a court about his brother's frustration over a house which was being built for him by his friend David Lyttle. Michael Hall was giving… Audio
Feilding man David Lyttle denies murdering friend Brett Hall
The Crown says Feilding man David Lyttle deliberately shot his friend Brett Hall after a dispute over money, and had made a plan to get away with murder. But Mr Lyttle's lawyers are pointing the… Audio
Catholic priests fast in atonement for sexual abuse scandal
Priests in the Wellington region have committed to prayer and fasting today as a way of atoning for sexual abuse committed by clergy against children. It follows a letter from Pope Francis in August… Video, Audio
Thief of human toe avoids conviction
A man who stole two toes from a human body display in Auckland has hot-footed it from the Wellington District Court a free man after the judge criticised the serious nature of the charges he had been… Audio
Man discharged for stealing human toes from exhibition
A judge has criticised police for overcharging a man who took two human toes from the Body World exhibition in Auckland. The man was discharged without conviction. Video, Audio
Ministry of Justice staff walk out in hopes of pay rises
Court sittings throughout the country were put on hold for two hours' today after workers from the Ministry of Justice walked off the job, demanding better pay. Video, Audio
Strong link found between domestic abuse, suicide - study
New research reveals a strong link between domestic abuse and self-harm. Women's Refuge, which carried out the survey, is trying to identity better ways of helping women who have suffered being both… Audio
Woman's manslaughter conviction quashed after almost 30 years
Terri Friesen was sentenced to six months' supervision when she pleaded guilty to killing her baby daughter 30 years ago. But her conviction was quashed today after her ex-partner and the baby's… Audio
Health researchers call for changes to food labelling
New research has found the labels on food that tell us how good - or not - it is for us are routinely ignored by shoppers. The study found over a quarter of less healthy food products claim they are… Audio
Fast food serving sizes increase by 5% in four years
Some fast food outlets are hailing the inclusion of wraps and salads in their menus, but according to University of Auckland research, the overall trend is towards bigger portions of unhealthy foods. Audio
New programme for Corrections Officers suffering from stress
Prison staff are receiving special help to cope with the mental stress of dealing with violent inmates. Their union, the Corrections Association, has begun a programme called Stand TALR that was… Audio
Young NZ techies urged to get a head-start in space careers
High-achieving tertiary science students are now eligible for Nasa's international internships, under a new agreement between the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the US space… Video, Audio
Parents concerned parolees may be kept on prison site
Parents of some Upper Hutt student are uneasy about a move to hold released prisoners in the grounds of Rimutaka Prison if they can't find other accommodation in self-care units. Audio
Victims of birth control device Essure want accountability
A woman who suffered severe pain and hair loss after being fitted with the Essure sterilisation device is disgusted no one is being held accountable for the suffering it has caused countless women… Audio
Crown seeking $1.5 million fine for under-reporting catches
The Crown is seeking to fine a group of Hawke's Bay fishermen and their companies $1.5 million for under-reporting their bluenose catch. Audio
New group looks to help young people living with dementia
The World Health Organisation has recommended that specific services be developed for people diagnosed with dementia at a younger age, as they face unique challenges. Video, Audio
Hutt Valley residents up in arms over new ecological designation
Hutt Valley residents are up in arms at new ecological protection designations which the city council has placed on some private properties in the area. Audio