Dean Bedford
Book review - Rugby Folklore by Matt Elliott
Dean Bedford reviews Rugby Folklore by Matt Elliott, which is published by HarperCollins New Zealand. Audio
Playwrights and politicians pay tribute to Ray Henwood
Performers, playwrights and politicians are paying tribute to the veteran character actor Ray Henwood, who has died aged 82. Mr Henwood moved to New Zealand from Wales nearly 50 years ago and became a… Audio
Fraser Anning unrepentant for anti-Muslim comments
Australian senators from both sides of the political divide have come together to censure Senator Fraser Anning for his anti-Muslim comments in the wake of the Christchurch terror attack. Audio
Wellington commuters warned of disruption of train services
Wellington commuters are being warned to expect significant disruption of train services coming into the capital this morning. The transport service Metlink says many services have been cancelled or… Audio
Book review - Government for the Public Good
Dean Bedford reviews Government for the Public Good by Max Rashbrooke, which is published by Bridget Williams Books. Audio
Markets Update for 13 November 2018
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Book review - The Death Of Hitler by Jean-Chris Brisard
Dean Bedford reviews The Death Of Hitler by Jean-Chris Brisard, which is published by Hachette. Audio
Book review. Rebel Prince by Tom Bower
Dean Bedford reviews Rebel Prince: The Power, Passion and Defiance of Prince Charles by Tom Bower. Published by HarperCollins. Audio
Book review - Drawn Out by Tom Scott
Dean Bedford reviews Drawn Out by Tom Scott, published by Allen & Unwin. Audio
Book review - Constant Radical
Dean Bedford reviews Constant Radical - The Life and Times of Sue Bradford by Jenny Chamberlain, published by Fraser Books. Audio
Book review - Army Fundamentals by Dr Bethan Greener
Army Fundamentals by Dr Bethan Greener, reviewed by Dean Bedford. Published by Massey University Press. Audio
Book review New Zealand's Prime Ministers by Michael Bassett
Dean Bedford reviews New Zealand's Prime Ministers: From Dick Seddon to John Key by Michael Bassett. Dave Ling Publishing 2017. Audio
Business concerned land acquistion could affect property rights
Business leaders say they're worried by suggestions the Government might give councils the power to force owners to sell idle land that could be used for housing. But others say tough measures are… Audio
Builders may quit if forced to guarantee their work
As Housing Minister Nick Smith considers requiring builders to guarantee their work, some say this will lead to them dropping out of the sector. Audio
Markets Update for 8 January 2016
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Pink ball day-nighter tests to continue next summer
The inaugural 'pink ball' test between New Zealand and Australia is over and it won't be the last. RNZ's own die-hard cricket follower Dean Bedford has been in Adelaide. Audio
USA Midterm Elections 2014
Radio New Zealand chief reporter Dean Bedford offers his analysis on the eve of voting Audio
Republican or Democrat?
Radio New Zealand Chief Reporter Dean Bedford has been closely following what has likely been the most expensive election in the world. Audio
Markets Update for 28 December 2011
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Update on rain and flooding across the country
The storm causing raining across most of the country is continuing to batter South Canterbury and North Otago. Audio