Ryan Bridge
Councils ask govt to regulate fluoride debate after new report
A high-level review spearheaded by the Prime Minister's top science advisor has declared fluoridated water is safe to drink. Audio
Mayors get pay rises of up to 4 %, others trade cashfor cars
Some mayors are getting pay rises of up to 4 percent this year, while others are trading cash in the hand for a company car. Audio
Pressured children risking serious sport injuries
A Commonwealth Games team doctor says pushy parents are putting their overworked kids at risk of life-long sporting injury, and he's getting unlikely support from some coaches and athletes. Audio
Exporters know very little about our biggest market - executive
The director of a large agribusiness firm says exporters know very little about our most important trading partner - China. Audio
More restructures at Kiwibank likely as it matures
Finance sector analysts predict more restructuring is coming for Kiwibank. Audio
Queenstown man killed in plane crash
A Queenstown man has been killed in a plane crash in remote Central Otago. Audio
US Govt moves to take control of Dotcom's assets for good
The United States government has formally applied to permanently take control of Kim Dotcom's assets whether or not he's eventually convicted of any crime. Audio
Weightlifter Richie Patterson wins gold on Day 5 at the Games
The weightlifter Richie Patterson has dramatically won gold at the Commonwealth Games, with all his medal hopes depending on his final lift. Audio
Football United Tour thousands short of a sellout crowd
Football fans are packing out bars and cafes across Wellington, but there aren't enough of them to fill the caketin stadium for tomorrow's historic double-header event. Audio
Eroad Forecasts
The prospectus for Eroad's up to $50 million float shows a fast-growing technology company which has already turned a profit. Audio
Malaysia Airlines future in doubt
The future of Malaysia Airlines is in doubt after two plane disasters, in less than five months, killed 534 passengers. Audio
Markets Update for 18 July 2014
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Morning markets for 18 July 2014
Stock markets around the world have fallen sharply after news a Malaysian airlines flight crashed near the Russian-Ukraine border. Audio
AMP expects a rate hike next week, sees OCR hitting 5%
One of New Zealand's largest fund managers is predicting the Reserve Bank will hike rates again next week and that its official cash rate will eventually hit 5 percent. Audio
Markets Update for 17 July 2014
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
NZ soldier accused of $50k damage hotel in Niue
More details are emerging about a New Zealand soldier's drunken night out in Niue which has landed him at the centre of an investigation by military police. Audio
Markets Update for 14 July 2014
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Markets Update for 11 July 2014
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Morning markets for 11 July 2014
Stock markets around the world were rattled overnight amid concerns over Portugal's largest listed bank is in financial strife. Shares on Wall St opened down sharply, but have since recovered. The Dow… Audio