Ruth Hill
Police say Fielding investigation in early stages
The hunt is continuing for the killer of a young Manawatu farmer. Audio
Govt a slumlord, say Greens
The Green Party is accusing the Government of being a slum-landlord, with big shortfalls in the budget to bring state houses up to an acceptable standard. Audio
Film makers say lack of money real constraint on Commission
Some film-makers say despite the Film Commission's best intentions to nurture new talent, the industry is being starved by lack of money. Audio
Fall in migrants could dent fragile economic recovery
Latest figures show new immigrant numbers last month surpassed the number of people emigrating permanently by just 200. Audio
Health insurers demand cash injection
Insurers say health cover is becoming unaffordable for many older New Zealanders, just when they need it most. Audio
Minerals Industry says foreshore deal could drown development
The minerals industry says allowing Maori to claim customary title of the foreshore and seabed could jeopardise future exploration. Audio
Mentally ill make up half of taser targets
Police figures show nearly half of those who are the targets of tasers are suffering mental health problems. Audio
In world first, vets tackle chimp's problem ear
A team of veterinary specialists have joined forces with an ear, nose and throat surgeon to carry out an operation on a chimpanzee thought to be a world-first. Audio
Environmentalists call for slow-down on oil exploration
Environmentalists want New Zealand to follow Norway's lead and put a moratorium on new oil exploration drilling until the disaster in the Gulf of Mexico has been fully investigated. Audio
Army selling houses to buy guns
Vacant houses at military camps and bases are being sold off by the Army. Audio
East Coast bubbling with excitment over gas
The prospect of a potential gas bonanza on their doorstep is an exciting one for some Bay of Plenty and East Coast locals, although some caution it may be some time before the benefits are seen. Audio
Landcorp may bid for Crafar farms
The Government-owned farm company, Landcorp, is denying allegations that political influence played a part in its decision to look into buying the former Crafar farms. Audio
Government set to close tax loopholes for property investors
On Budget Day May 20, the Government will unveil changes to the tax system, including moves to close lucrative loopholes for property investors. Audio
Principals reiterate call for search and surveillance powers
A 15-year old student has allegedly threatened to kill other pupils with a knife at Hamilton Girls' High School and has been charged in relation to the event. Audio
NZ political leaders have advice for Lib-Dems
British politicians debating electoral reform have been looking to New Zealand's experience with proportional representation. But some here are questioning whether the New Zealand system, of mixed… Audio
Report finds problems with beachfront development
A report on the management of coastal areas has found major problems with uncontrolled beachfront development. Audio
Critics say Government wants to privatise water
Government critics say allowing local councils to contract out water services for 35 years will open the floodgates to privatisation. Audio
Burnt investors say regulation overdue
Mum and dad investors burned by finance company collapses say the Government's move to create a super regulatory authority is long overdue. Audio
Midwives could be turning some parents off immunisation
Hostility by some midwives towards immunisation could be turning some parents off vaccinating their children. Audio
Report counts cost of Crohn's disease
Otago University researchers say the inflammatory bowel condition Crohn's disease is costing the country at least one hundred million dollars a year. Audio
