Catherine Hutton

A new proposal for a further hike in the Goods and Services Tax is being widely criticised. Increasing GST is just one of the ideas floated in the interim report of the Savings Working Group, set up… Audio

The Police say they will continue to meet the recovery costs at the Pike River Mine for the time being. Audio

A new report by the Greater Wellington Regional Council paints a grim picture if the capital was struck by a 7 point 1 earthquake, similar to that which hit Canterbury in September. Audio

The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research has suggested Working for Families be scrapped and the Kiwisaver incentives be curbed, saying the country cannot afford them. Audio

Womens' groups are disputing claims by an Auckland lawyer that new on-the-spot protection orders give police too much power. Audio

Almost all train services in the Capital have been cancelled because of a signals failure. Audio

ASB maintains feedback to its latest advertising campaign has been overwhelmingly positive, despite coming to the attention of the country's advertising watchdog. Audio

An anti-whaling campaigner says Maritime New Zealand's report into the collision between Japanese whalers and a protest boat in the Southern Ocean in January, is a waste of time. Audio

The former skipper of the Ady Gil, Pete Bethune, wants to know why a report into the collision between his vessel and the Japanese whaling security ship the Shonan Maru 2, is yet to be made public. Audio

With the Rugby World Cup now less than a year away, thousands of people are being put through their paces, hoping to be selected as volunteers for the big event. Audio

For more than a hundred years, surf lifesavers have patrolled Lyall Bay beach on Wellington's south coast. Audio

Community groups are cautiously optimistic after indications from the Government that it's looking at giving them a bigger say in social housing. Audio

A number of sports are preparing to front up to the country's governing body, after less than stellar performances at the recent Commonweatlh Games. Audio

Opposition parties are calling on the government to appoint an Aged Care Commissioner to address what it says are serious problems in the aged care sector. Audio

The Law Society says there's widespread support among its members to make wearing gowns mandatory during district court trials and sentencings. Audio

From midnight tonight the election bill boards will come down, in preparation for the vote counting which starts on Saturday. Audio

The Crown's decision to take civil action against the group known as the"Waihopai Three"is shaping up to be as divisive as the jury's decision to acquit them. Audio

Education officials have issued schools with an ultimatum - improve the performance of Maori students or face increased scrutiny. Audio

Businesses maligned on a consumer watchdog website are hitting back at suggestions they have used the GST increase as an excuse to hike their prices. Audio

The life expectancy of New Zealanders is continuing to increase, - but its rising at a far slower rate than most developed countries. Audio