Ruth Hill
Low inflation not helping low-income NZers - budget advisors
Inflation is the lowest it's been in more than six years, new figures show. Audio
Fire Service reviewing procedures after attack
The fire service will be reviewing the rules for its volunteers after a firefighting crew was attacked in the Marlborough Sounds settlement of Havelock on the weekend. Audio
Pacific leaders decry axing of language resources
Pacific community leaders and teachers are angry at the Education Ministry's decision to suspend a series of popular books for Pacific Island students. Audio
Prime Minister says moves to arm police inevitable
The Prime Minister says it's inevitable that police will move towards being more regularly armed. Audio
NZ wood industry relying on China
The forestry industry's phenomenal export growth looks set to continue due to China's voracious demand for wood. Audio
A year's supply of contraceptive runs out in a month
Hundreds of women are being forced to wait for long-term contraception after a year's supply was used up in one month. Audio
Uncertainty over IHC care causes fear for families
Pressure is on the Government to give up legal battles and pay staff who look after those with disabilities more money. Audio
Wellington Civil Defence ill-prepared for major quake
A major earthquake in Wellington would put most of the region's emergency response centres out of action just when they're needed most. Audio
GST goes up today but some retailers absorb rise
GST goes up today, meaning most things are going to cost you more. Audio
Chaos predicted with switch in give way rules
The Government has announced the give-way rule is going to change back to what it was 33 years ago. Audio
Sex educators warn implant could increase risk of STIs
Sex educators are warning a Government-funded contraceptive implant could lead to young people having unsafe sex, increasing sexually transmitted infections at a time when contraction rates are… Audio
Not ready, not steady and not yet go for Commonwealth Games
The first New Zealand athletes are due to arrive in Delhi tomorrow despite officials admiting it may not be possible to get the athletes' village habitable before the opening ceremony next Sunday. Audio
Govt needs to kick-start economy, say manufacturers
The fragile economic recovery may be in danger of stalling, with activity in the last quarter much weaker than expected.The fragile economic recovery may be in danger of stalling, with activity in the… Audio
Divisions may already be appearing in fresh-water accord
Cracks may be already appearing in a break-through accord on cleaning up and sharing the country's freshwater resources. Audio
Athletes prepare to take off as chaos continues tin Delhi
The first contingent of New Zealand athletes is due to arrive in Delhi on Saturday. Audio
Stadium Southland collapse could prompt review of codes
The collapse of Stadium Southland's roof due to heavy snow could prompt a review of engineering codes. A structural engineer, who's been highly critical of standards in the profession, says bad… Audio
Farm land drops two-thirds in value in one year
Some farmers say rising debt and falling equity is driving them off the land. Audio
Cordon Bleu finds recipe for success
The prestigious Paris-based Cordon Bleu Institute, which has trained the cream of the world's chefs for over a century, is opening its first school in New Zealand. Audio
Kiwirail signs $3m deal with IBM to make trains run on time
Kiwirail has signed a three million dollar deal with the global technology giant, IBM, in an effort to get its trains running on time. Audio
Convicted double murderer released
The convicted double murderer, John Barlow, has been released this morning from Rimutaka Prison. Audio
