Craig Mcculloch
Labour to consider NZ First's KiwiFund scheme
The Labour Party says it won't be making any pre-election coalition deals with New Zealand First but has promised to at least consider its plan to set up a state-owned KiwiSaver fund. Audio
Govt boasts third straight quarter of falling benefit numbers
The Social Development Minister has paraded what she calls a dramatic drop in benefit numbers as proof that the Government's welfare changes are working. Audio
Greens say Labour has misinterpreted living wage campaign
The Green Party says Labour has missed the point of the living wage campaign and could end up turning workers against one another. Audio
NZ tech companies band together for IRD project
New Zealand technology companies are banding together to bid for a role in what could be the government's largest ever IT project. Audio
New census figures may send councils back to drawing board
The Government says council planners may have to go back to their drawing boards, based on new figures which show population growth has dramatically slowed. Audio
Opposition parties demand inquiry into Solid Energy mess
Opposition parties are calling for the Auditor General to investigate how Solid Energy has virtually collapsed into a colossal mess. Audio
Labour continues to attack new LVR rules
The Labour Party says new rules for mortgage lending unfairly punish first-home buyers in the regions when the real housing problem is in Auckland. Audio
New Zealanders bananas about bananas
New Zealanders chomp through more bananas than any other fruit. Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
Inquest for next five quake victims to be held today
An inquest into another five victims of February's earthquake begins today in Christchurch. Audio
New learning hubs working in Christchurch
A new way to get students left classroom-less by the Christchurch earthquake back into school is proving successful. Audio
Long wait for some students before a return to school
Some Christchurch students face a long wait before being able to return to school, as the full extent of damage to property becomes clear. Audio
Pressure on sellers to drop house prices
Some seasoned real estate experts say the only way the property market can be kickstarted is if sellers drop their prices. Audio
Chch Mayor's post-quake media presence criticised
A Civil Defence report looking at the aftermath of September's earthquake has reignited tensions between the Christchurch Mayor, Bob Parker, and the Canterbury regional council. Audio
New ground-based poison potential alternative to 1080
A research and development company wants to manufacture a new ground-based poison for killing possums which it says could act as a possible alternative to 1080. Audio
Latest aftershocks
We join our reporter Craig McCulloch for the latest on the situation in Avonside. Audio
Study shows low-income New Zealanders die earlier
A study by the University of Otago shows the life expectancy of all New Zealanders has increased, but less so for people on low incomes and Maori. Audio
Party people upset by new rules for Christchurch party buses
Some Christchurch partygoers are upset by a change in rules for party buses, which means they will be limited to only four drinks on board and can't bring their own. Audio
An Australian academic says no TV for toddlers
An Australian academic has told pre-school teachers that children should not be exposed to any television before the age of two. Audio
Council considers bumping up cremation fees
The manager of a privately owned crematorium is defending plans by the New Plymouth District Council to almost double its fees. Audio
