Craig Mc Culloch
Paralympians say coverage is worst ever
Paralympians in New Zealand are furious at the coverage being given to their fellow athletes at the Games in London, and say it's the worst it has ever been. Audio
Engineers urge prompt use of Commission report
The first part of the Royal Commission's report into the Canterbury earthquakes has been released - and includes 70 recommendations. Audio
Economists say rocketing petrol prices likely to continue
Petrol prices have rocketed to a record high and economists say that's unlikely to ease. Audio
Record high petrol prices blamed on Middle East tensions
Economists are warning that record-high petrol prices are unlikely to ease soon. Audio
Outrage but no surprise over ACC bonus scheme
Advocates for ACC claimants say they're outraged, but not at all surprised, that ACC staff receive bonus payments for moving claimants off the scheme. Audio
Civil liberties groups worried by most wanted website
Civil liberties groups are worried a new police website which shows photos of wanted suspects will smear the reputations of innocent people. Audio
League tables will hurt children's learning - principals
Principals and academics say introducing league tables to compare primary schools will ultimately hurt children's learning. Audio
Hundreds flock to Fletcher expo in Christchurch
Hundreds of Cantabrians flocked to a careers expo hosted by Fletcher Building this weekend looking for jobs with the business. Audio
Correspondence School under review
The Ministry of Education is again reviewing the Correspondence School - as teachers say they've lost confidence in the school's leadership. Audio
Tourism sector sceptical over new positive figures
Parts of the tourism sector are questioning government figures that say domestic tourism spending has soared to its highest point in eight years. Audio
Economists expect NZ market slump
Economists expect New Zealand's share market to slip when it opens in a couple of hours - after significant drops on the Australian and US markets. Audio
Australian reporters strike over plans to outsource jobs to NZ
More than 800 journalists from Fairfax's largest Australian newspapers are on strike today over the organisation's plans to move local jobs to New Zealand. Audio
Expats says Doha fire was accident waiting to happen
Firefighters in Doha have told of the devastating scene as they tried in vain to rescue the children trapped in this week's shopping mall fire. Audio
NZ ex-pat says Doha mall fire could have been prevented
Harrowing tales are emerging of the deadly fire which killed New Zealand triplets in Doha two days ago. Audio
Bottle store opening hours slashed after public uproar
The Liquor Licensing Authority has bowed to public pressure and clamped down on a bottle store in the Porirua suburb of Cannons Creek. Audio
Budget called lacklustre and poorly directed
If you weren't aware, yesterday afternoon the Finance Minister Bill English delivered his fourth Budget. Audio
Dead Whanganui man was violently attacked
The police have revealed the 77-year-old Whanganui man found dead in his home yesterday morning was violently attacked. Audio
Convicted fisherman gets firearm licence back
An angler who shot at fleeing burglars in a remote Wairarapa town has been given back his firearms licence after a judge ruled it had been unlawfully taken away. Audio
Loss of Black Caps coach huge blow for NZ cricket
The Black Caps coach John Wright is quitting after less than two years in the job after a split at the top of New Zealand cricket. Audio
Students overconfident about future salaries
A new survey shows many university students have unrealistic expectations about how much they're likely to earn. Audio
