Stories by Rowan Quinn
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Pike Mine remains discovery 'vindicates fact we needed to go into drift'
Pike River Mine advocate and father Bernie Monk says the news that human remains have likely been found at Pike River is upsetting, but it strengthens his resolve for justice.
It's been more than 12… Video, Audio
Intensive care: Can New Zealand weather the surge?
In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Editor Jane Patterson and Health Correspondent Rowan Quinn examine New Zealand's ICU and health capacity as Covid-19 spreads, and elimination shifts to… Audio
Needles in 'simulation arms' for Covid-19 vaccination training
Fake rubber arms, dozens of needles and syringes and some deep breaths have been part of the training for a brand new batch Covid-19 vaccinators.
They are members of a whole new immunisation… Video, Audio
Phil Goff: Police aren't doing enough to stop red light runners
Auckland's mayor Phil Goff says police inaction is contributing to the city's rising road toll as footage emerges of cars repeatedly ignoring red lights at a central Auckland intersection. Video, Audio
Katy Perry ticketholders gutted at price slash
Katy Perry tickets have been going for half price via the bargain website GrabOne, leaving fans who paid full price feeling miffed. Audio
Company used 'scare tactics to prey on parents'
Auckland Academy of Learning is being sentenced for 11 breaches of the Fair Trading Act after using shock and scare tactics to convince parents to sign up to pricey maths software for their kids. Audio
Iwi calls for ban on Waitakere Ranges access
To protect the ranges from the kauri dieback disease, Te Kawerau-a-Maki wants to stop people entering. Audio