Amelia Langford
All Blacks clean up at Halberg Awards
The All Blacks have cleaned at the Halberg Awards. Audio
Power bill hike is likely say industry observers
Wholesale electricity prices are rising as a long dry spell in the South Island has left hydrolake levels at just under 80 percent of the average for this time of year. Audio
Study finds one in five gay men in Auckland with HIV unaware
New research estimates a fifth of gay and bisexual men with HIV in Auckland don't know they have the virus. Audio
Waste company collects almost 2,500 tonnes of Rena rubbish
Almost two and a half thousand tonnes of waste has been collected since the container ship, the Rena, ran aground off the Bay of Plenty. Audio
Critics blast smokefree Auckland proposal
Critics say making the whole of the Auckland CBD smoke free would be impossible to police. Audio
Northland's Zion Wildlife Gardens
A lawyer for Northland's Zion Wildlife Gardens says the lives of its 36 big cats are still very much in danger even after a court hearing today. Audio
Wildlife park receivers hope offer will save big cats
The receivers of Whangarei's Zion Wildlife Gardens hope an offer to buy the zoo will prevent the culling of its tigers, lions and other big cats. Audio
Approved demolition of heritage cottage raises questions
A 19th century cottage in Freemans Bay in Auckland will be demolished after the council over-turned a ruling from its own heritage adviser. Audio
Economics academic says downgrading could be good for NZ
In New Zealand businesses are being advised to be aware of the crisis in Europe, and where possible turn the situation to their advantage. Audio
Families Commission concerned about poor housing conditions
The Families Commission says cold, damp and unaffordable housing is stopping parents getting the help they need for their children. Audio
Familes of two girls hit by out of control driver distraught
People living in a South Auckland street where two girls were hit and injured by an out of control car say the road is notorious for speeding drivers. Audio
Preparations underway for Christmas
If you think your preparations for Christmas have been arduous then spare a thought for people who are fasting in the 40 days before Christmas Day. Audio
Mediation fails to resolve dispute at Ports of Auckland
Mediation has failed between the country's largest port and the Maritime Union, with workers due to strike again from tonight. Audio
Court told threats made against officer's life before his death
A court has been told a prison officer had been threatened by the inmate who later killed him. Audio
Crown sums up in Cezar Taylor case
A jury has been told the man accused of killing a six-month old Auckland baby used violence to assert his control and acted with murderous intent. Audio
Auckland's Franklin Road lights up dazzling Christmas display
Auckland's Franklin Rd is well known for its elaborate Christmas lighting and the residents of more than 100 houses turned on their lights last night in what has become a tradition of almost two… Audio
Man whose cargo's on Rena says government should step in
A man whose cargo is stuck on the grounded Rena says the government should help people who are forced to pay to get their possessions back. Audio
National art awards recognises work of New Zealand artists
Ten artists, including two siblings, have been recognised for their work at the Arts Foundation's national art awards. Audio
Experts say opinion polls relevant despite new survey methods
Market research company iPredict says its results were closer to those of the final than 41 of the 51 traditional opinion polls published in the eight months before election day. Audio
Thousands of families turn out for Christmas parade in Auckland
Blue may have won the election, but it was a large jolly man in bright red who attracted thousands to Auckland's 78th annual Christmas parade. Audio
