Ruth Hill
Wellington Warlords mark 40 years of playing with toy soldiers
The Wellington Warlords wargaming club celebrated its fortieth anniversary at the weekend. Audio
Multiple errors contributed to baby's death
A midwife who texted instead of talking to a woman who was having serious problems with her unborn baby has been criticised by the coroner. Audio
Dentists "pressured" woman into expensive treatment
A woman who says she was pressured into expensive dental treatment after being told her face would collapse without it has had her complaint to the Health and Disability Commissioner upheld. Audio
Dashboard breathalysers 'won't stop hardcore offenders'
Judges will soon be able to impose zero alcohol limits on repeat drink drivers and install breathalyser devices to disable their cars if they've been drinking. Audio
Firefighter say Govt bludging off Fire Service
Firefighters say the Government is the biggest freeloader when it comes to the Fire Service and it's ordinary householders who are being forced to pick up the tab. Audio
Red Zoners accuse Government of profting from their pain
The Earthquake Recovery Minister is refusing to comment on accusations from owners of red zone properties that the Government could profit from their insurance policies, after they were forced to… Audio
Financial advisers warn shares not for everyone
Financial advisers are warning first-time investors to be cautious about buying shares in the state-owned energy companies. Audio
Thalidomide settlement opens door to NZ claimants
New Zealanders with birth defects caused by the drug Thalidomide, who have never received compensation, could now do so after a ground-breaking settlement in Australia. Audio
Sex abuse victims say ACC still too slow
Victims of sexual abuse and therapists say a new report backs up their claims that the Accident Compensation Corpration is still too slow in dealing with claims and that many people simply give up. Audio
Govt criticised for abuse focus at expense of child poverty
A new report by Unicef New Zealand on the plight of children criticises the Government for its narrow focus on fixing abuse, while ignoring the underlying causes, such as poverty. Audio
A fresh legal challenge over the Crafar farm decision
A fresh legal challenge in underway to the Government's controversial decision to allow a Chinese company to buy the 16 Crafar farms. Audio
Whale Centre will be country's first virtual museum
A national museum about whaling has been launched at the old Perano Whaling Station in the Marlborough Sounds. Audio
Dotcom signals new online music venture
The millionaire-founder of file-sharing service Megaupload, Kim Dotcom, who's fighting extradition to the United States, has announced plans for a new online enterprise. Audio
Terror campaign almost drive young couple away before killing
The widow of Feilding farmer Scott Guy has told a jury she was so terrified by vandalism of their new home during construction that she wanted to leave the area. Audio
Fight laws putting lives at risk
The Professional Boxing Association says the dearth of laws covering kickboxing, cage-fighting and other martial arts is putting lives at risk. Audio
Prime Minister says no money to fix pay rates for carers
Aged-care providers say improving pay rates and implementing other recommendations made by the Human Rights Commission can't happen without a big cash injection from the Government. Audio
Budget criticised for making life harder for many
The Prime Minister says the budget will strengthen New Zealand's economic resilience - and have the books back in surplus. Audio
Calls for lower prices at home as global dairy prices fall
Stretching the household budget could be getting marginally easier with cheaper prices for milk, cheese and butter on the back of a global slump in dairy prices. Audio
Coroner repeats calls for overhaul of maritime law
Grieving families are backing calls by the Bay of Plenty coroner for a major revamp of maritime law in the wake of a young jetski passenger's death. Audio
Family carers hope 13-year legal fight over
A group of parents who have had their right to be paid to care for their disabled children upheld by the Court of Appeal say it's time for the Health Ministry to stop litigating and start talking with… Audio