Amelia Langford
Resthome failed an elderly woman suffering from an ulcer
The Health and Disability Commissioner says a resthome failed an elderly woman suffering from an ulcer by not seeking specialist advice in time. Audio
Western Pacific tuna value spikes, record catch numbers
The value of tuna spiked in the western Pacific last year, in concert with a record number of catches. Audio
Pacific tuna stocks are continuing to fall
Greenpeace says Pacific tuna stocks are continuing to fall at an alarming rate, and urgent action is needed as existing protection measures are failing. Audio
Greenpeace calls for action to protect Pacific tuna stocks
Greenpeace calls for urgent action, saying Pacific tuna stocks are continuing to fall at an alarming rate and existing protection measures are failing. Audio
Lawyer calls to be able to demolish building
A lawyer for the owner of a Wellington heritage building who fighting to be able to demolish it has told the Environment Court the eight story block is a ghost and has no commercial value. Audio
Former West Coast miner says underground mining has 'no future'
A former West Coast miner says underground mining has no future in New Zealand. Audio
Union wants coal imports stopped after Solid Energy axes jobs
The union representing most coalminers says the Government should be stopping imports of coal from Indonesia. Audio
SAS advertising for civilians
The Defence Force is again recruiting for civilians to join its elite special forces unit - the Special Air Services. Audio
Critics call Employment Relations Authority ruling step too far
An order issued by the Employment Relations Authority that an airline worker must hand over her bank records as part of an employment dispute is being criticised by some as crossing the line. Audio
Film industry laments changes to funding
Local film-makers say the Government's changes to funding for the sector will favour overseas production companies at their expense. Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 1 August 2013
PM under pressure after conceding Eagleson's involvement; Peters says PM not to be trusted; RSA widower receives $60,000 pay out from Corrections Dept; Corrections to meet with RSA killings' families… Audio
Technology experts reject Government claims over hacking
Technology experts are rejecting Government claims yesterday's hacking of National Party websites shows the need for its new spy legislation. Audio
Whanganui fence fails to neutralise debate
The cost of an odour-neutralising fence that surrounds Whanganui's faulty wastewater plant is itself causing a stink among some ratepayers and councillors. Audio
60th anniversary of the Korean War armistice
Sixty years ago this month an armistice was signed to end the Korean war, which claimed the lives of 45 New Zealanders, but peace is still far from in sight. Audio
Hobbit filming wraps up for final time
Today, filming of Sir Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy, the prequel to the Lord of The Rings movies, comes to an end. Audio
Sharp quakes jolt Wellington and top of South Island
A sharp jolt rocked Wellington and the top of the South Island today, sending people scrambling for safety. Audio
Police out in numbers to enforce legal high ban in shops
Shop owners are racing to clear the shelves of so-called legal highs now a new law banning the drugs has come into force. Audio
Quake survivors call for memorial after Govt purchase CTV site
The families of those killed in the CTV building in Christchurch want the site to become a memorial. Audio
SAS officer gives testimony
A senior SAS officer says he ordered a photo of freelance journalist Jon Stephenson be put up at an Afghan camp so he could be stopped from entering. Audio
Defence Force makes its case against defamation charge
A defamation case brought by a journalist against the Defence Force and its chief is continuing today, with the chief of the Defence Force expected to give evidence in the next week. Audio