Tim Graham
Fire crews battle blaze on Taupo lakefront
Fire crews are using thermal imaging gear as they continue to battle a hotel blaze on the Taupo lakefront tonight. Audio
Wellington airport releases expansion plans
A sprawling new terminal, thousands of fresh jobs and 10 million passengers a year. Audio
Law Commission to propose raising drinking age
The Government is being urged to think carefully before making any sweeping changes to the Sale of Liquor Act. Audio
Government ponders privatising Defence bases
The Government is considering selling off Defence Force land and buildings to the private sector, and leasing them back. Audio
Possible sale of military land
The Government is considering selling Defence Force land and buildings to the private sector, and leasing them back. Audio
Call for Government directives on mental health
The Mental Health Commission is calling for Government intervention to stem the number of patients falling between the gaps. Audio
Wellington Regional Council considering water meters
Some community groups are concerned that it will be a first step towards privatisation. Audio
QV figures show house prices falling
The valuation company says there are signs of increased interest from buyers. Audio
Jobs are falling thick and fast
In the private sector 160 jobs have been lost in Wellsford and Nelson. Audio
Backlash continues following terrorist attack
A dozen masked gunmen fired on the Sri Lankan cricket team's bus as it was being driven to a match in Lahore. Audio
Waterfront Watch accuses council of suppression
A group to preserve Wellington's waterfront says the council is seeking to silence public opposition to future development. Audio
Elective surgery not keeping pace
The Government says elective surgery is not keeping pace with population growth and needs to increase by 61 percent. Audio
G.P's may be held accountable for medical mistakes
Yesterday a report showed 76 people died in the past year after suffering from serious medical mistakes in public hospitals. Audio
It's about partying on in the gathering gloom
Festival organisers around the country are thumbing their noses at the doom filled economic times and pushing ahead. Audio
Tattoo popularity
New research has confirmed that about one in five New Zealand adults have had work done. Audio
Government confirms wage increase
The 50 cent boost has resulted businesses raising concerns about the increase. Audio
New Zealand reaction to the US presidential inauguration
New Zealand politicians have welcomed the inauguration of Barack Obama as the president of the United States. Audio
Air show
This weekend there were unprecedented numbers at Masterton's Hood Aerodrome, for the Wings over Wairarapa airshow. Audio
Fijians begin return to homes
The National Disaster Management Office in Fiji says it expects all people to be back in their homes within a week. Audio
Boutique beer
Tuatara is located north of Wellington and has scooped haul of national beer awards. Audio
