Rowan Quinn

Rowan finds out from Paula Taylor how to find a little recession chic Audio

Hamish Pinkham organiser of the Rhythm and Vines musical Festival talks to Todd and Rowan about the festival Audio

When it comes to beaches, New Zealanders are spoilt for choice Audio

Israel is calling up thousands of military reserve personnel as it continues to attack the Gaza Strip Audio

Mangawhai and Te Arai are right next to each other on Northland's east coast, about an hour south of Whangarei. Audio

Tiana Mary-Anne Odesa Kapea has been sentenced to life in jail for the torture and murder of 10-month-old Jyniah Te Awa. Audio

Calls by the new Social Development minister for a national debate on whether new parents are returning to work too soon. Audio

National is moving early to stamp its mark on the health portfolio as Tony Ryall steps in to sort this acrimonious dispute. Audio

The OCR has dropped to six point five percent. Audio

The Greens are accusing the National Government of game-playing over a u-turn on the carbon tax. Audio

Lawyers for the 17 people charged after the Uruwera police raids are to challenge whether the police interception of their texts and emails was legal. Audio

Customers who payed interest when they thought they were getting an interest-free loan have won a $3m victory over GE Money. Audio

Warning against entering into an agreement with the National without knowing of its policies for Maori. Audio

Auckland's councils are already lining up to see what John Key can do for them. Audio

Especially ahead of an international regatta he hopes will showcase the city this summer. Audio

NZ's glaciers are at their lowest levels since records began. Audio

The officer shot dead in Mangere may have been killed by a powerful gun that any adult can buy over the counter. Audio

Two men have appeared before the courts, after two officers were gunned down during a covert drug operation. Audio

The curtains could close for good on New Zealand Opera unless the Auckland City Council throws it a lifeline today. Audio

It's the country's third largest seizure of illegal pseudoephidrine and customs say they've made a major dent in the P market. Audio