Tim Graham
Funding diverted for national prisoners' aid agency
The head office of the Prisoners Aid and Rehabilitation Society is set to lose its state funding today. Audio
Northland, Waikato and Canterbury among worst dairy polluters
A hard core of what's described as old and stubborn dairy farmers is being blamed for a worsening of the quality of the nation's waterways. Audio
Council flats overhaul draws criticism in Wellington
A $220 million overhaul of council flats in Wellington is under fire for decreasing the number of bedsits available to needy residents. Audio
Waihopai men hope case gives cause for thought
Three men acquitted in relation to an attack on an American spybase, are hopeful their case has alerted New Zealanders to the presence of such a satellite on home soil. Audio
Cost of phone calls from jail cuts off families and prisoners
The Children's Commissioner is to meet with prison authorities to discuss whether the price of making a phone call from jail can be brought down. Audio
Zimbabwean expat wants cricket tour plans reinstated
A former High Court judge from Zimbabwe wants cricket officials here to reverse the postponement of the Black Caps tour to the troubled country. Audio
Wellywood sign alerts Hollywood trademark owners
Plans for a giant Wellywood sign on the hills near Wellington Airport may have hit a legal snag. Trademark owners for the original Hollywood sign in Los Angeles have been alerted to the proposal, and… Audio
Heritage property tender stirs up interest in Wellington
Seventeen heritage properties, moved to make way for Wellington's inner city bypass, have created a storm of investor interest in the capital. Audio
McDonalds-Weight Watchers combo criticised
McDonalds' launch of three Weight Watchers-approved meals is being roundly criticised by healthy food advocates, who say mixed messages are being sent to the public. Audio
The week of the apology
From politicians to sports figures, car makers to business executives, we've seen a flurry of carefully worded, carefully managed apologies unfold. Audio
IPCA criticises police for bungled Mongrel Mob search
The police watchdog is criticising Lower Hutt officers for misconduct, in their handling of a raid on a Mongrel Mob gang enclave in February last year. Audio
Overseas Investment Office probes some Crafar farm sales
The Overseas Investment Office is looking into farm sales linked to the Crafar family which may have breached foreign ownership laws. Audio
Heineken, police square off over Rugby World Cup beer
A standoff could be brewing between the police and an official sponsor of next year's Rugby World Cup, over the way beer will be served at the tournament. Audio
Doubts cast on National Standards panel
A new panel has been set up by the Education Minister to provide technical advice on the new National Standards for primary and intermediate school pupils. Audio
Wellington city-wide liquor ban could be in place by June
Wellington could become the first main centre to introduce a 24 hour a day, seven day a week city-wide liquor ban, possibly as early as June. Audio
King Kong relic heads to watery grave in Cook Strait
Ratepayers in the Wellington region will foot the 30-thousand dollar bill for scuttling a rusty relic from the 2005 Sir Peter Jackson film, King Kong. Audio
Wellington limbers up for party weekend
Tourism and hospitality bosses in Wellington are downplaying a flurry of big events in the capital as their single biggest chance to cash in this year. Audio
Accommodation providers prepare for tough year
Hotels and other accommodation providers are preparing for another tough year despite new figures showing an increase in international visitors. Audio
Police investigate incident at royal BBQ
The royal visit is wrapping up with Prince William at Wellington Hospital this morning before flying out to Australia. Audio
Supreme Court look ignites debate
Love it or loathe it, the look of the new Supreme Court is certainly a talking point for Wellingtonians. Audio
