Settlement
NZ firefighters union set to vote on major pay settlement
New Zealand's firefighters' union looks set to vote in favour of a settlement that would see their pay increase by up to $20 thousand.
But firefighters say ratification of this agreement will just be… Audio
Secondary schools face five weeks of industrial action
Parents are bracing themselves to cope with five weeks of industrial action from secondary teachers. Video, Audio
Ratepayers Association labelled 'ignorant' after calling for a referendum on settlement
The Whanganui Ratepayer's Association is being labelled as ignorant scaremongers for saying iwi should not gain ownership of some of the city's parks and reserves. It's demanding a council referendum… Audio
Where refugees go when they arrive in New Zealand
Hundreds of refugees arrive in New Zealand each year, and they call the Mangere Refugee Settlement Centre home for the first six weeks they are here. Zac Fleming took a tour of the centre. Audio
Did early Polynesians sail to the Americas?
Science communications student Ellen Rykers ponders the Polynesians and their journeys around the Pacific, wondering where they might have got to. Audio
Did early Polynesians sail to the Americas?
Science communications student Ellen Rykers ponders the Polynesians and their journeys around the Pacific, wondering where they might have got to.
AudioDavid Bain maintains his innocence, says govt is wrong
David Bain says he's innocent and the government is wrong in offering him an ex gratia payment, but rejecting his bid for compensation. Video, Audio
Bain couldn't prove innocence because of police - Binnie
David Bain couldn't prove his innocence because police messed with evidence, says Justice Ian Binnie, whose report on compensation was rejected by the government. Audio
Government criticised for handling of Bain compo claim
The way the government has handled David Bain's compensation claim has come in for heavy criticism from opposition parties, with Labour saying the whole process has been botched. Video, Audio
Government rejects David Bain's compensation bid
The government has offered David Bain a settlement of $925,000 but no offer of compensation, which Bain and his supporters say is wrong. Video, Audio
EQC acting head defends approach
Acting EQC CEO Bryan Dunne has defended the organisation after today's settlement, saying it had always taken the correct approach. Audio
Chch homeowner considers legal action against EQC
After today's landmark settlement, home-owner David Townshend, who was not part of the original 98 claimants, says he is considering legal action. Audio
Calls for public inquiry into EQC after settlement
What's being called a landmark settlement with the Earthquake Commission has been reached today, which may have far-reaching consequences for Canterbury home-owners. Audio
Wgtn takes over Akl as the city settling most refugees
Wellington has overtaken Auckland as the city that accommodates the most refugees. Audio
