Stories by Tom Furley
Audio and features
Logging boss alleged to have told driver to flout rules
Northland's largest logging truck company is allowed to continue operating despite being ordered off the road by the Transport Agency for allegedly breaching safety rules. Video, Audio
Euthanasia debate raises awareness over palliative care challenges
The palliative care sector says it's happy the euthanasia debate has raised awareness over the inequities and challenges it faces. Audio
Iconic Waitākere track may reopen this summer
Auckland council has been doing major work to protect against the spread of Kauri dieback diesease. Video, Audio
Global pilot shortage affects NZ
Where have all the pilots gone? There's a global shortage, we look at what New Zealand is doing to address the aviator vacuum. Air New Zealand's Chief Air Operations and People Safety Officer, John… Audio
Gig photographer Garry Brandon on 40 years in the biz
Metallica used one of his photographs on a live album cover; a shot he took of Robert Jr Lockwood is on the cover of Jimi Hendrix Blues; and his photos have appeared in books including Live: Gigs… Audio
Man's drink-driving conviction overturned due to poo incident
A judge has overturned a drink driving conviction because police repeatedly refused to let the appellant go to the toilet, and he ended up soiling himself - an act the judge said was humiliating. Video, Audio
'Time is right' for speedway to move from Western Springs
Cricket games will be played at Auckland's Western Springs in 2020 with Speedway announcing it's moving on after 90 years. Video, Audio
An extra 1000 menacing dogs registered in Auckland
More than 1200 previously unknown dogs were registered during a 10 week amnesty last year. Auckland Council promised to get tough on owners who didn't take up the offer. Audio
Pensioner's insurance premiums hiked after Edgecumbe flood
A couple whose home was damaged in the Edgecumbe flood are upset that their insurance premiums have now been hiked. Audio