Craig Mc Culloch

Public service workers are critical of proposed job cuts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, saying they will affect its ability to advance New Zealand's overseas interests. Audio

New Zealanders throughout the country were recognised in the New Year Honours List, with one of the country's most influential artists taking the highest honour. Audio

Residents of Turangi say they're relieved someone has been arrested for the attack on a five-year-old girl last week, but they're still sickened by the act. Audio

A man who fatally bashed a sleeping boy, believing voices had told him to kill a Pakeha, is out of jail for a second time. Audio

It is a year ago tomorrow the first explosions rent the Pike River coal mine near Greymouth, killing 29 miners. Audio

About 18,000 fans turned out in Palmerston North last night to watch the World Cup showdown between rugby minnows, Georgia and Romania. Audio

Health and safety specialists are calling for urgent action from the Labour Department, after three critical inquiries into workplace deaths. Audio

Rescue workers have described a crash between a school bus and a logging truck as one of the worst accidents they have ever attended. Audio

Wellington commuters are facing major delays this morning, with bus services particularly hard hit. Audio

Joining us now Craig McCulloch who is in the Wellington hill suburb of Wadestown. Audio

Kiwifruit growers say they're alarmed at the speed at which the vine killing disease, PSA, has spread to orchards outside the initial contamination zone in the greater Te Puke region. Audio

Gang members and youth advocates say the rioting in Britain should serve as a warning for New Zealand leaders to engage with young people before it's too late. Audio

House values across the country have flattened in July, driven mainly by improvements in Auckland and Canterbury. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

What's believed to be the oldest All Black team in test history takes the field against the Australians at Eden Park on Saturday. Audio

Banking analysts expect the major banks will quickly follow ASB's move to raise fixed mortgage rates across the board. Audio

New Zealand's share market over the past six months has jumped significantly, compared to the previous year. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Details of the events leading up to the death of a New Zealand soldier in Afghanistan last year are to be released today. Audio

A recent survey of 24,000 school students found fewer than half think the All Blacks will win the world cup this year. Audio