Kate Newton
South Auckland leaders brush off crime stats manipulation
Community leaders in south Auckland are brushing off revelations that police officers reclassified hundreds of burglaries as lesser crimes. Audio
Hackles raised over cat biscuits
The claws were out in court today as two food giants faced off over claims about cat biscuits. Audio
Maori king's son "not easy justice"
An activist and lawyer says the discharge without conviction handed down to the Maori king's son is not easy justice. Audio
Intelligence agencies not up to scratch - report
New Zealand's intelligence agencies have been heavily criticised in a report that says they haven't even properly defined what they should be doing. Audio
Multiple failures by midwives over baby death
A report into the death of a baby during a homebirth has found three midwives made a series of errors, including not having oxygen on hand to resuscitate her. Audio
Scientists and environmentalists cheer Ruataniwha dam ruling
Scientists and environmentalists are cheering yesterday's ruling on the Ruataniwha dam, saying it has far-reaching repercussions for the Government's fresh water management plans. Audio
Matthias Jordan
He made his name playing keys for Pluto and later Night Choir. He's also the first person Gin calls when she's in town, a hard gig to hold down as Gin demands a lot of technique from her pianists. Yet… Audio
Report urges overhaul of prison system
A justice reform group says the court system is sending too many people into a broken prison system where there's little chance of meaningful rehabilitation. Audio
Electoral law warnings over climate voter group
A group of not-for-profit organisations are banding together to encourage people to vote according to political parties' climate change policies. Audio
Iraq crisis blamed for petrol price hikes
Fuel costs have jumped at petrol stations around the country, with fuel companies blaming the Iraq crisis for the rise. Audio
Court grants Kim Dotcom to see more evidence against him
Kim Dotcom has been given permission to ask for more documents from the police and the GCSB to bolster his claim for compensation. Audio
Cabinet document recommends seeking out peacekeeping jobs.
A Cabinet document is recommending New Zealand actively seek opportunities to send soldiers overseas as peace-keepers. Audio
DHB chair wants new children's hospital within a decade.
A Wellington health board leader says she wants a new children's hospital built within the next decade. Audio
Insight for 15 June 2014 - A Defence Force Facing Change
Kate Newton explores whether NZ will need the same sort of Defence Force in the future. Audio
Lack of recent peace-keeping may hurt UN Security Council bid
Defence commentators say a lack of peace-keeping commitments could undermine New Zealand's bid for a United Nations Security Council seat. Audio
Fifty six new speed cameras to be rolled out
The police will install fifty-six new digital speed cameras over the next eighteen months in high-risk locations around the country. Audio
Welfare law re-write gives advocates the jitters
Welfare advocates are nervous about what changes an overhaul of social security legislation may usher in. Audio
Some homeowners reject assurances from authorities on asbestos exposure
Some Canterbury homeowners are rejecting assurances from authorities that they wouldn't have been exposed to asbestos in the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes. Audio
Man charged in Blessie Gotingco case
A 27-year-old man will appear at the North Shore District Court this morning charged with the murder of Blessie Gotingco. Audio
Dotcom loses fight to keep FBI evidence against him secret
The FBI's case against Kim Dotcom has been laid bare, revealing messages between him and his Megaupload employees jokingly calling each other "pirates" and "evil". Audio
