Kate Newton
New technology sparks growing interest in solar energy
Energy users and researchers say new technology could heat up an already growing enthusiasm for solar panels in New Zealand. Audio
Solar energy demand expected to grow
A solar energy researcher says new technology could boost already growing enthusiasm for solar panels in New Zealand. Audio
Relationships Aotearoa closure will leave gap
Counsellors and clients alike expect people to miss out on much-needed help when Relationships Aotearoa closes its doors this Friday. Audio
Former SCF investors raise $117k for possible civil claim
South Canterbury Finance investors who lost millions of dollars have pledged more than a hundred-thousand dollars to fund a possible legal claim. Audio
Andrew Little: Remove Super for those still working
The Labour Party leader, Andrew Little, is suggesting people who carry on working after 65 should not receive superannuation. Audio
Govt says Budget will contain child poverty measures
The Government says there will be measures in today's Budget to address child poverty, despite accusations it's broken a promise to make the issue a priority. Audio
Budget to address child poverty
The Government says there will be measures in today's Budget to address child poverty, despite accusations it's broken a promise to make the issue a priority. Audio
Dambuster medals returned to New Zealand
They were nearly auctioned off in a desperate bid to help preserve a war memorial in London. Audio
First home buyers watch Auckland market rise beyond reach
First-home buyers say the Auckland house market is slipping out of grasp, with entry-level prices now sitting at half-a-million dollars. Audio
Campbell Live under review.
Media commentators say they expect a review of TV3's Campbell Live show will lead to it being axed, ending a tradition of prime time current affairs on television dating back to the 1960s. Audio
Three people charged with exploiting migrant workers
Three people have been arrested and charged with exploiting migrant workers at an Auckland restaurant chain. Audio
Carter Holt Harvey jobs should be safe - analysts
Analysts say a possible listing of Carter Holt Harvey on the sharemarket is unlikely to result in significant job losses. Audio
Risk of disease rises after cyclone
Aid agencies say clean water is an urgent priority in Vanuatu as the risk of disease - including measles - rises in post-disaster conditions. Audio
Dairy export markets intact despite 1080 threat
There are reports some smaller companies have been caught out by new restrictions. Audio
Legal experts say new conviction in Burdett murder unlikely
Lawyers say prosecuting anyone for Susan Burdett's murder, now Teina Pora has had his convictions quashed, will be very difficult. Audio
Kim Dotcom wants money for rent and groceries
The Crown says it's time for Kim Dotcom to downsize his lavish lifestyle - starting with his mansion - after the internet businessman asked a court to release more of his money to pay the rent and buy… Audio
Auckland councillors at loggerheads over Westgate inquiry
In Auckland, councillors are at loggerheads over an independent inquiry into a major development project in the west of the city. The Auditor-General is finalising the terms of reference for the… Audio
Career criminal takes case about ban on prisoners voting
The career criminal Arthur Taylor will take his case to end a ban on prisoners voting to the High Court in Auckland today. Audio
RMA reforms will have support to become law
Changes to the Resource Management Act look to have enough support to be passed into law before they've even been announced, with ACT's only MP saying he will back them. Audio
Survey ranks Auckland's housing market least affordable
An international survey ranks Auckland's housing market as one of the ten least affordable in the world. Audio
