Peter Newport
NZ air accident investigation performance at 74
An Insight investigation into the funding and operations of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission, or TAIC, has discovered the United Nation's civil aviation agency ranks New Zealand 74th in… Audio
Has a funding shortfall compromised our air accident investigations?
In the first part of a two-part investigation, Insight explores concerns over the robustness of the some of the country’s most serious air accidents investigations.
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RNZ investigation uncovers evidence of TAIC underfunding
An RNZ Insight Investigation has uncovered evidence the Transport Accident Investigation Commission has been underfunded for more than a decade, despite repeated warnings to the Government that public… Audio
Tiny Stewart Island town welcomes cruise ship
The population of Oban more than quadrupled yesterday with the arrival of the largest cruise ship to ever visit Stewart Island. Audio
Queenstown CEO pressured to find solution to housing problems
Queenstown's new chief executive is just 10 days into his new job, but already he's facing a significant challenge from an unexpected direction. Audio
Tensions in Queenstown over funding for roads, housing
There are increasing tensions in Queenstown over who will fund new roads and affordable housing to support the current boom in tourism. Audio
Queenstown developer lays blame for squeeze on council
Queenstown is having to turn away tourists at peak times, and is losing conference business because it is short of hotels and still does not have a convention centre. Audio
Tramping on and off the the beaten track
Bookings on the South Island's famous tracks are running at an all time high, raising concerns about overcrowding and potential damage to New Zealand's reputation overseas. Audio
Air NZ to announce $25m navigation technology investment
Air New Zealand is about to make an announcement in Queenstown about a 25 million dollar investment in new navigation technology. Audio
Queenstown weddings take off - literally
Queenstown claims to be many things - among them... the Helicopter-Wedding capital of the world. Audio
Sotheby's markets $10m Queenstown estate
The Auckland property market gets a lot of media attention but in Queenstown an increase in the resident population is driving up prices there too. Video, Audio
Mackenzie Basin's battle of the lupins
A battle has developed in the Mackenzie Basin over the humble lupin, and taxpayer money is now being spent to simultaneously cultivate and eradicate what's become an iconic tourism emblem. Audio
Protection for names of wineries
Legislation is expected to come into force next year which will protect the place names associated with some of our most successful export wines. Audio
Young Takahe chicks released into the mountains of Fiordland
Queenstown reporter Peter Newport flew into the Murchison Mountains with Conservation Minister Maggie Barry to witness the release of the newly trained, bush-wise takahe chicks. Audio
Queenstown set to get its first set of traffic lights
Queenstown is about to get its first traffic lights. Audio
Glacier crash highlights challenges of alpine aviation
The Fox Glacier helicopter crash is sparking fresh discussion among local pilots about the unique challenges and risks of alpine flying. Audio
Our reporter in Fox has more
Our reporter Peter Newport joins us from the township of Fox. Audio
Fox Glacier wreckage recovery hampered by weather
As you heard in the news four of the seven victims killed in the Fox Glacier helicopter crash remain at the treacherous crash site and it could another two days before they can be brought down. Audio
Who should pay for Queenstown tourism growth?
Debate in Queenstown over who is going to foot the bill for tens of millions of dollars worth of housing and tourism infrastructure is still unresolved, with government, council and business all… Audio
Teenagers get thousands to prevent cyber bullying
In Alexandra, a group of teenagers have just been given 30 thousand dollars. Audio
