Catherine Hutton
Telecom Slump
Telecom's quarterly profit has slumped by nearly a third as increased regulation and competition erode its market dominance. Audio
Waihopai Attack (Part 4)
Wanton vandals or successful protesters against military imperialism, the 'Spy Valley' attackers have been remanded in custody. Audio
Vector Sale (Part 2)
An offshore company wants to buy the Wellington arm of the electricity company Vector. Audio
Downturn in Dairy Sales
Fonterra has confirmed that sales of butter and cheese have dropped at least ten percent from what they were a year ago. Audio
NZ Post Pricing Changes
Recent changes by New Zealand Post means the cost of posting parcels has gone up for some and down for others. Audio
BZP Free Pills On The Market
This month it became illegal to buy, sell, import or manufacture BZP. Audio
Major Changes in Farming
An international report calls for major changes to farming practices to stave off a major food crisis. Audio
Judge Dies
New Zealand's first woman district court judge, Dame Augusta Wallace, has died at the age of 78. Audio
New Transport 'Snapper Card' Launched
Trials will begin in Wellington next week for the 'Snapper Card', which promises to be much more than just a bus pass. Audio
Department of Internal Affairs Defends Practices
The Department of Internal Affairs is defending its practices, after a judge said it took too long to seize the computer. Audio
Paraparaumu Airport
Kapiti District Counsellors have voted 5 to 4 in favour of widespread changes to paraparaumu airport. Audio
Pharmac to Fully Fund Herceptin
At least one lawyer is warning supporters of the drug for women with early breast cancer, not to get their hopes up. Audio
Rotorua Study
An international study is being launched in Rotorua to determine the effects of living amongst low levels of hydrogen sulphide. Audio
Hospital Survey Satisfied People
The latest survey of our public hospitals shows most people are satisfied with the service they receive when they're sick. Audio
Criminals to Pay Fifty Dollars Under Nat Government
The National Party's plan to levy criminals fifty dollars when they are sentenced is being criticised by Labour. Audio
HD Television Launched
Those in the television industry say the launch of Freeview HD this week means a quantum leap in picture quality. Audio
Former Patient Welcoming Resignation
Patient of the disgraced gynaecologist Roman Hasil is welcoming the resignation of the chief executive. Audio
500,000 Enrolled in KiwiSaver
The National Party is under pressure to spell out the future of the increasingly popular Kiwisaver scheme. Audio
Northland School Fire Prompts Sprinkler Debate
The burning to the ground of a small Northland school has prompted calls for sprinklers to be made compulsory in schools. Audio
