Ruth Hill

The Defence Force face prosecution for contaminating groundwater with toxic chemicals used in fire-fighting foam. It has admitted the chemicals have leached into soil and water near bases at Ohakea… Audio

A leading public health expert says the delay of the national bowel cancer screening programme is an opportunity to dump what he calls a flawed system that won't stop anyone developing the disease. Audio

A Supreme Court ruling released in the last hour could threaten Wellington International Airport's multi-million dollar plan to extend its runway by nearly 400 metres to attract more long-haul… Audio

Water restrictions are already in place in many parts of the country, and now Wellington residents are being warned to heed water restrictions or face tougher measures in the coming weeks. Audio

The industrial dispute between the Rail and Maritime Transport Union and the company running the trains seems to be hardening, with each side accusing the other of lying and bullying. Audio

Child advocates say reports that two young girls were raped while living at a state-run house in Upper Hutt last year point to major problems with the handling of complaints. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

Sole parents on the benefit explain how they survive under a mountain of red tape and punitive obligations. Audio

Hunger and homelessness are being called "the new normal" for increasing numbers of New Zealanders by the Council of Christian Social Services. Audio

The 90-day trial period introduced seven years ago has done nothing to help struggling job-seekers get a foot in the door, a new Treasury-commissioned study has revealed. Audio

The man charged with murdering his 10-year-old brother, Alex Fisher, has pleaded guilty. Ruth Hill was in court. Audio

A woman who kills her abuser while he sleeps may be able to argue she acted in self-defence, under a radical law change recommended by the Law Commission. Audio

Fears that a big increase in the number of criminals deported from Australia would unleash a crime wave in New Zealand appear unfounded. Audio

Chilling evidence described of the fatal control a young Massey University student exercised over his partner, eventually leading to her death. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

In what's believed to be a legal first, a woman who fatally stabbed her partner has been sentenced to home detention. Audio

Pensioners living in council housing in Horowhenua are worried they could lose their homes if the council goes ahead with plans to sell off the units. Audio