Ben Strang
SuperGold card should be a national ID – Grey Power
Grey Power wants the SuperGold Card to be upgraded to an official form of identification - a move it believes will prevent fraud. RNZ has revealed gold cards are being stolen, borrowed or… Audio
Wellington bus drivers plan for indefinite strike
Bus drivers are set to go on an indefinite strike in Wellington from Tuesday, but it's unclear how many will actually walk off the job. The Tramways Union and bus company Tranzurban are at odds over… Audio
Police demand more protection on front lines
Police officers working the front lines say more needs to be done to protect them in dangerous situations. Officers speaking anonymously to RNZ say they need faster access to their weapons, better… Audio
Asbestos dust causing concern in Lower Hutt
Workers in a Lower Hutt suburb are angry after receiving a positive test for asbestos from dust coating their work vehicles, after a massive industrial blaze. They work down the road from the Chair… Audio
Govt to pay murderer 10k after breaching human rights treaty
The government will pay a convicted murderer $10,000 in compensation after he asked to be sent to solitary confinement for longer than was legal so he could wean himself off drugs. Audio
Health boards' $90m IT system may be ditched
The Minister of Health is looking at ditching a $90-million IT system developed for District Health Boards because it's not delivering what it's supposed to. The National Oracle Solution project is… Audio
House hunters get creative in search for a home
A Wellington couple is getting creative in their search for a new home, taking out a newspaper advertisement urging would-be property sellers to come forward. Ben Strang talked to Rochelle Cole about… Audio
Rural residents back Shane Jones’ call to keep banks open
People in the provinces are backing Shane Jones' call to force banks to keep branches open in rural areas. The banks, however, insist they're doing a good job and are providing more banking options… Audio
Two firefighters given citation for saving life
Hutt Valley firefighters Daniel Olliver and Scott Duganzich shielded Ally Maclachlan from falling debris on a cliff face, saving her life. Today, they were given a citation for their work. Video, Audio
Govt must understand gang culture to fix prison problems - advocates
A Black Power member is telling the government it must work with gangs and get to grips with gang culture if it has any chance of cutting the number of Maori in jail. More than half of the prison… Audio
Wellington cafe offering inmates jobs as baristas
The baristas at the cafe will be former inmates from Arohata women's prison who have completed an eight week training course from in prison. Video, Audio
Some schools opposing childcare on strike day
An after-school provider says some schools asked it not to provide full-day childcare for families affected by Wednesday's primary and intemediate teacher strike. Most schools are closing completely… Audio
