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Turmoil on the international stock markets this past week, with underlying fears of slowing growth in China, has raised questions about the resilience of the New Zealand economy. Audio

The workplace safety legislation that was supposed to be a response to the Pike River deaths has ended up the subject of ridicule, mainly because of how various industries have been categorised… Audio

A Massey University lecturer says the country's largest farmer, Landcorp, has spread itself too thin and needs to return to its core business. Audio

Sky TV's also been copping flak for failing to screen the much-hyped last-ever Daily Show with Jon Stewart as advertised, on the day that it aired in the US. But it's far from the first time local… Audio

This week the Government finally pulled the plug on its ailing coal company Solid Energy. Audio

New Zealand First has held its first annual conference since last year's general election, and its leader Winston Peter's win in the Northland by-election in March. Audio

The latest round of negotiations on the regional trade agreement PACER Plus are underway in Samoa with a focus on labour mobility, development assistance and trade in goods. Audio

Time now for Focus on Politics, where our parliamentary chief reporter, Jane Patterson, looks at how the political debate in New Zealand unfolded, during the week as the Trans Pacific Partnership… Audio

In 'The Villa at the Edge of The Empire', author Fiona Farrell explores the essence of cityhood and community with a particular focus on Christchurch. From its founding, to its post-quake devastation… Audio

The National Party is holding its annual conference in Auckland this weekend as it nears the end of the first year of its third term in government. Audio

Dairy prices plunged again this week piling more pressure on the country's dairy farmers and New Zealand's biggest industry. Audio

Christchurch teacher Chris Henderson has worked with child protection agencies in the Philippines and as a consultant in education and development for youth throughout South East Asia. Lynda… Video, Audio

This week the Government announced it aimed to cut greenhouse gas emissions eleven percent by 2030 from 1990 levels. Audio

The rules for how much lines companies can charge consumers for their use of local electricity grids are being reviewed, with the focus on how emerging technologies such as photovoltaic and battery… Audio

If they're not actually victimising people online, why should they worry? Should the new Harmful Digital Communications Act prompt a rethink of how news media exploit social media for stories… Audio

New Zealand has the presidency of the United Nations Security Council, for the month of July. Audio

The Government is coming under increasing pressure to accept more refugees, particularly after the Prime Minister wrongly claimed thousands and thousands were getting into the country under the… Audio

Auckland Council has re-affirmed its focus on public transport, with a new transport levy included in its 10 year plan. Audio

It's been a tumultuous week for the Housing Minister, Nick Smith, as he tries to keep the Government's grand plans for Auckland housing on track. Audio

Not long after Labour elected Andrew Little as leader he announced the party would confront what he said was one of the biggest challenges facing New Zealand: the future of work. Audio

The new Green Party male co-leader James Shaw has big, ambitious plans for the party. Audio

A former Bougainville president is calling for a co-operative new parliament that is fullu focuss on preparing the region for its vote on possible independable. Audio

The Government has run into a roadblock, in the form of caucus resistance, over its workplace health and safety legislation. Audio

This week the Finance Minister, Bill English, delivered his seventh Budget and it included a surprise pay increase for beneficiaries with children. Audio

Lois Williams explores what Northland expects after electing Winston Peters as its MP. Audio

Six months after becoming the leader of the Labour Party, Andrew Little is forging new links with the business community as he makes economic growth his top priority. Audio

As authorities continue to grapple with the aftermath of a horror weekend on the roads, one road safety advocate is warning that the focus needs to be on more than just speed. Audio

The challenge of solving the Auckland housing crisis continues to dog the Government, with it now publicly butting heads with the Auckland Council. Audio

A Fiji based academic says a new formula for the funding is needed for the Pacific Islands Forum. Audio

The past week should have been a good one for the Prime Minister John Key. He attended a peace conference in Istanbul, the Anzac centennary ceremonies at Gallipoli and then visited the Gulf states to… Audio