Amelia Langford
Net advocates say lack of broadband disadvantages families
Internet advocates are warning families without broadband access are becoming more disadvantaged. Audio
Auckland tops regional scoreboard and raises some eyebrows
The super city has just won another round in the Auckland versus the rest of New Zealand stoush. Audio
Pharmac to relax restrictions on drugs for rare conditions
The Government's drug-funding agency, Pharmac, says it plans to relax its criteria so more people will be eligible for drugs that it doesn't normally fund. Audio
A cloud of volcanic ash from Chile is on the move
A cloud of volcanic ash from Chile is on the move, after disrupting the plans of thousands of air travellers. Audio
Govt criticised for failing to tackle diabetes
The Government has come under fire for allowing New Zealand to develop one of the highest rates of diabetes in the western world. Audio
Head of EMA issues second apology for comments
More now on that new apology from the head of the country's biggest employers' group. Audio
Air NZ Chief Executive hits out at rumours over ash damage
Jetstar, Qantas and Pacific Blue are continuing to cancel all trans-Tasman flights as the ash cloud from the Chilean volcano lingers over New Zealand. Audio
Transtasman flights still out due to ash
Three airlines have cancelled their transtasman flights until further notice under the shadow of the volcanic ash cloud. Audio
Consumer NZ warns against loan-via-text service
Consumer New Zealand says people tempted to apply for a loan via text messaging shouldn't touch it with a bargepole. Audio
Hockey stick-wielding dairy owner would do it again
A hockey stick-wielding East Auckland dairy owner, who saw off a gang of armed robbers, says he would do it all again to protect his customers. Audio
Lyttelton to Become NZ's First Recognised Historic Area
A town committee applied to the NZ Historic Places Trust for recognition and the process of approving it is now underway. Audio