Catherine Hutton
100th Anniversary North Island's Main Trunk Line
The Parliament Special was the first passenger train to travel by rail the entire way from Wgtn to Auckland in August 1908. Audio
17 Year Marine Reserve Battle Has Ended
The Taputeranga Marine Reserve will open next month. Audio
Man Jailed 18 Years For Murder of Wife
A Hamilton man who beat his wife to death because he said she was"lippy"has been jailed for at least 18 years. Audio
Three Landowners Talk About Transmission Gully
Landowners on the new route for Transmission Gully are tired of not knowing if the proposed highway out of Wgtn is to go ahead. Audio
Wild Weather Causes Travel Disruption
All Air New Zealand domestic flights have been cancelled at Wellington Airport, and ferry sailings have also been stopped. Audio
Snapper Card Launches in Wellington Next Week
The capital's commuters will be able to use a single card to buy a coffee, catch a bus and even launder their clothes. Audio
Serious Fraud Office Investigation
The SFO says it won't investigate a member of the former Hawkes Bay District Health Board, Peter Hausmann, for fraud. Audio
Milk Price Rise
The price of some milk is expected to increase by eight cents a litre. Audio
Police Officer Killed in Titahi Bay
The officer died in the suburb of Titahi Bay as he layed spikes to stop the car, which had been stolen earlier in Tawa. Audio
Porirua Police Officer killed
The death happened as the officer was trying to stop a stolen car at Titahi Bay, north of Wellington. Audio
Ownership of Rail and Interislander Ferry in Government's Hands
If you're taking the train to work this morning you'll be riding in a state owned asset for the first time in 15 years. Audio
The End is Here For Traditional Lightbulbs
The government has announced plans to phase out old-style incandescent light bulbs in favour of energy efficient ones. Audio
Rise in Pharmacy Funding Tipped
District health boards are urging people not to pay a controversial one dollar dispensing fee charged by some pharmacists. Audio
Hutt Hospital Upgrade
Treasury wanted Hutt Valley DHB to rent operating theatres in Wellington, now government announces $81-million upgrade. Audio
New Bacterium Discovered
Threatens $40-million a year tomato and capsicum export industry. Audio
Environmental Efforts Rewarded
Green efforts awarded as New Zealand prepares to host World Environment Day tomorrow. Audio
Bowel Cancer Screen Programme Over Due
The Govt has announced it will set up a taskforce to fast track plans for a population-screening programme for the disease. Audio
Governments Solar Heating Plans Take a Hit
The Government's scheme to encourage solar heating in homes could be shaken up in this week's Budget. Audio
Light Rail Option for Wellington
Light rail remains an option for Wellington, but the regional council says it's first priority is improving the city's buses. Audio
