Dean Bedford
Book review - Drawn Out by Tom Scott
Dean Bedford reviews Drawn Out by Tom Scott, published by Allen & Unwin. Audio
Book review - Constant Radical
Dean Bedford reviews Constant Radical - The Life and Times of Sue Bradford by Jenny Chamberlain, published by Fraser Books. Audio
Book review - Army Fundamentals by Dr Bethan Greener
Army Fundamentals by Dr Bethan Greener, reviewed by Dean Bedford. Published by Massey University Press. Audio
Book review New Zealand's Prime Ministers by Michael Bassett
Dean Bedford reviews New Zealand's Prime Ministers: From Dick Seddon to John Key by Michael Bassett. Dave Ling Publishing 2017. Audio
Business concerned land acquistion could affect property rights
Business leaders say they're worried by suggestions the Government might give councils the power to force owners to sell idle land that could be used for housing. But others say tough measures areā¦ Audio
Builders may quit if forced to guarantee their work
As Housing Minister Nick Smith considers requiring builders to guarantee their work, some say this will lead to them dropping out of the sector. Audio
Markets Update for 8 January 2016
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Pink ball day-nighter tests to continue next summer
The inaugural 'pink ball' test between New Zealand and Australia is over and it won't be the last. RNZ's own die-hard cricket follower Dean Bedford has been in Adelaide. Audio
USA Midterm Elections 2014
Radio New Zealand chief reporter Dean Bedford offers his analysis on the eve of voting Audio
Republican or Democrat?
Radio New Zealand Chief Reporter Dean Bedford has been closely following what has likely been the most expensive election in the world. Audio
Markets Update for 28 December 2011
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Update on rain and flooding across the country
The storm causing raining across most of the country is continuing to batter South Canterbury and North Otago. Audio
Air NZ flights from Europe grounded
All flights from Britain to New Zealand have been cancelled as a result of the volcanic ash. Audio
Guilty verdict in first trial under anti-smacking law
A man has been found guilty of punching his four-year-old son in the face and pulling his ear. Audio
Environmental Groups Criticise G8 Leaders
Environmental groups have criticised the G8 leaders for ducking their responsibilities - lack of progress was"pathetic". Audio