Benedict Collins

Opponents of the Ruataniwha dam in Hawke's Bay hope a Court of Appeal ruling will spell the end for the controversial $900 million project. Audio

Police say they'll now investigate every burglary but there are claims that will lead to other offences not being investigated fully. Audio

Protestors gathered at Parliament today to call on the government to step up and put pressure on the Australian government on its use of offshore detention camps. Audio

Drivers could soon have to give saliva samples to police that will be immediately screened for illegal drugs. Audio

The Government's been told the inquiry into the contamination of Havelock North's drinking water must also review its plans to intensify agriculture throughout the country. Audio

The Govt has announced an independent inquiry into Havelock North's contaminated water supply, a week after Audio

The Government says the Emissions Trading Scheme will have to be tweaked if New Zealand is to meet its climate change targets. Audio

The lack of methamphetamine contamination guidelines is causing house sales to fall through and The Auckland District Law Society says the information vacuum needs to be filled. Audio

The government has been pressed to explain its change of heart over increasing police numbers. Audio

Alcohol interlocks to stop drunks starting their cars will soon become compulsory for high level drink drivers and repeat offenders. Audio

Housing New Zealand is losing cases to get tenants to pay thousands of dollars in clean-up costs. Audio

A major methamphetamine testing programme has been launched by Housing NZ in its state houses, but there are concerns the state landlord is going too far when kicking out some tenants. Audio

NZ First leader Winston Peters has spoken out about leading real estate company Ray White's decision to partner with a Chinese company, calling it 'a kick in the teeth'. Audio

The Government's drive to rid New Zealand of possums, stoats and rats by 2050 has been widely welcomed. But as our Politcial reporter Benedict Collins reports opposition parties are calling on the… Audio

Councils across the country want central government to come up with a consistent set of laws for freedom camping. Audio

Mana and Maori parties signal a willingness to cooperate in next year's elections, but Labour's Kelvin Davis says he has nothing to fear. Audio

The Trade Minister has been told his changing tune on a trade threat from China has reached farcical proportions. Audio

A proposed law which is expected to see many more people with severe addictions to alcohol or drugs being detained is almost universally being seen as move in the right direction. But there are fears… Audio

The Taranaki Regional Council spent 85 thousand dollars unsuccessfully contesting Radio New Zealand's coverage of how it deals with oil industry waste. Our reporter Benedict Collins has been covering… Audio