Amelia Langford
Niuean-inspired gin business eyes up Asian market
A family gin business with links to Niue is looking to break into the Asian market after promoting its Niuean-inspired gin in the South Pacific. Audio
Calls for more details over Fiji government's education plans
The Fijian Teachers Association is calling for more details over the Government's announcement that it will pay for every child's education from next year. Audio
Some teething issues with Tonga's high speed internet
The rollout of Tonga's high-speed internet has brought teething problems but local businesses are still welcoming its introduction. Audio
Indonesian intent critical in determining West Papua genocide
Indonesian intent seen as critical factor in determining that genocide has been occurring, albeit in slow-motion, in West Papua. Audio
Diesel leak devastates Raetihi water supply
A Ruapehu iwi says a diesel leak into a Tongariro National Park stream that feeds into the Raetihi town water supply is devastating. Audio
Critics of Fiji constitution warn judiciary is prey to political interference
Critics of Fiji's new constitution says the country's judiciary is easy prey to political influence and amendments are needed to safe-guard it. Audio
Now, questions are asked over GNS role in dam
Yet another Government agency has become involved in the controversy around the Ruataniwha Dam project. Audio
NZ apple rot is latest trade glitch with China
Meat stuck on wharves, fears over contaminated milk and now, rotten apples. Audio
Environmental lobbyists say DOC is losing its nerve
An Environmental lobby group says the Department of Conservation is losing its nerve and the environment will suffer. Audio
Employer seeks leave to challenge Employment Court test-case
A careworker is frustrated her employer is preparing to challenge a court ruling that could lead to higher wages in industries dominated by low-paid women. Audio
PNG's prime minister calls for death penalty for trek attackers
PNG leaders condemn brutal attack on a trekking group on a tourist trail in Morobe Province. Audio
PNG's PM calls for death penalty for trek attackers
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister is condemning a brutal attack on a trekking group which included a New Zealander, and says the people responsible will face the death penalty. Audio
Doctor quits over fears for his safety and others
A doctor says the deaths of two people from pneumonia have prompted him to quit giving medical services to a Christchurch home for the intellectually disabled. Audio
Customs says NZ could be missing out millions
The Customs Minister Maurice Williamson says undervaluing imported goods is tax evasion and people are rorting the system. Audio
Future of NZ's School Journal up in air as company to close
The future of this New Zealand institution is in the air as the state-owned enterprise that publishes the journal, Learning Media, is to close, with the loss of more than 100 jobs. Audio
Report reveals fall in oil production
A Government report card into the petroleum and minerals industry says oil production fell 13 percent in 2012, reaching a five-year low. Audio
Critic labels referenda 'expensive opinion polls'
An electoral law specialist is calling a referendum on the Government's asset sales programme a 'very expensive opinion poll'. Audio
Labour leaders contenders boost calls for so-called Living Wage
Critics say promises to introduce the so-called Living Wage from the two main contenders for the Labour Party leadership, would be a handbrake on the economy. Audio
Animal-lovers celebrate move to review animal testing laws
Animal-lovers are celebrating a new attempt to ban the testing of legal highs on animals but not everybody is convinced. Audio
Technology commentators say ' Facebook requests 'reasonable'
Technology commentators say it's reasonable for New Zealand authorities to ask Facebook for users' personal information, where necessary, and it would be naive to think otherwise. Audio