Ruth Hill

The industrial dispute between the Rail and Maritime Transport Union and the company running the trains seems to be hardening, with each side accusing the other of lying and bullying. Audio

Child advocates say reports that two young girls were raped while living at a state-run house in Upper Hutt last year point to major problems with the handling of complaints. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

Sole parents on the benefit explain how they survive under a mountain of red tape and punitive obligations. Audio

Hunger and homelessness are being called "the new normal" for increasing numbers of New Zealanders by the Council of Christian Social Services. Audio

The 90-day trial period introduced seven years ago has done nothing to help struggling job-seekers get a foot in the door, a new Treasury-commissioned study has revealed. Audio

The man charged with murdering his 10-year-old brother, Alex Fisher, has pleaded guilty. Ruth Hill was in court. Audio

A woman who kills her abuser while he sleeps may be able to argue she acted in self-defence, under a radical law change recommended by the Law Commission. Audio

Fears that a big increase in the number of criminals deported from Australia would unleash a crime wave in New Zealand appear unfounded. Audio

Chilling evidence described of the fatal control a young Massey University student exercised over his partner, eventually leading to her death. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

In what's believed to be a legal first, a woman who fatally stabbed her partner has been sentenced to home detention. Audio

Pensioners living in council housing in Horowhenua are worried they could lose their homes if the council goes ahead with plans to sell off the units. Audio

A long-time Northland beekeeper suspects hundreds of his hives have been deliberately poisoned because of 'manuka madness' -- a turf war over lucrative manuka honey. Audio

Front-line social workers are warning that abused and neglected children could be left worse off because a flagship project for at-risk families is being undermined by a lack of resources. Audio

Payroll companies say revelations that hundreds of thousands of workers could be owed millions of dollars in holiday pay should not be a shock to employers - or the Government Audio

A major building product maker that used false certification on a product designed to protect buildings from earthquakes is under investigation by the Commerce Commission. Audio