Kate Newton
Police already seeing results from a renewed crackdown
A nationwide crackdown on using phones while driving has already started to net drivers, with ten pinged at a single Auckland intersection. Audio
Police continue investigation into fatal Muriwai beach smash
Four men died late yesterday afternoon when their four wheel drive rolled on Muriwai beach. Audio
Candlelit vigils for double refugee quota
Former refugees were among thousands of people around the country to attend candlelit vigils calling for the Government to double New Zealand's annual refugee quota. Audio
Libraries, publishers support banned young adult book
Librarians and publishers are throwing their support behind the author of an award-winning young adults novel that's been banned. Audio
The fight to lift wages in women-dominated professions
A campaigner for pay equity says court action being taken by midwives shows there's building momentum to lift the wages in women-dominated occupations. Audio
NZ Post to keep cutting jobs
New Zealand Post says it will continue cutting jobs because each year it needs to save $30 million to cover the decline in mail. Audio
Disability groups protest Auckland Council job cuts
Members of Auckland's disability community will protest at an Auckland Council meeting today over a decision to axe two full-time disability advisers. Audio
Tourist hubs and retailers welcome Easter trading changes
Retailers and tourism hubs say relaxing Easter Sunday trading laws will boost local economies and remove inconsistencies that allow some towns to trade while banning others. Audio
Anti-family violence advocates would back criminal charge for domestic abuse
Anti-family violence advocates say they'd support a specific criminal charge for domestic abuse, but it's not a silver bullet. The Justice Minister, Amy Adams, will release a discussion document this… Audio
Child abuse risk study ethically flawed
The Children's Commissioner says a study criticised for treating children like lab rats would never have got past an ethics committee. Audio
Headhunter arrests appear in court
Some of those arrested in the Head Hunter raids have appeared in court. Audio
Corrections boss told understaffing a problem
The head of Corrections says guards at Mt Eden prison have told him the biggest problem at the jail is under-staffing. Audio
Michael Hill International has lifted its full year sales
The jeweler, Michael Hill International has lifted its full year sales due to a strong performance in New Zealand. Audio
Consumer confidence has taken a knock
Good news for exporters then - but consumer confidence has taken a knock. Audio
Proposed property investment laws need work, committee told
Property investors, accountants, and lawyers say they support the Government's plan to tax gains on some properties but some kinks need ironing out. Audio
Rainbow Warrior crew, police, mark 30th anniversary of bombing
It's the 30th anniversary of the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior. Audio
Pressure builds to give renters more rights
Kate Newton explores what changes might be needed to support long term renting. Audio
Shares in Pumpkin Patch fall after forecast
Shares in the struggling Pumpkin Patch have fallen 13 percent after the company signalled a modest annual loss, and a sharp fall in future earnings. Audio
Government considers tenancy law changes for long-term renters
The Government is considering changes to tenancy laws, to support the growing number of 'forever renters.' Audio
Thousands of at-risk children slipping through gaps
Community agencies say thousands of at-risk children in West Auckland are failing to get the help they need each year -- and that could sow the seeds of another tragedy. Audio
