Ben Brown
Investigation into Historic Building demolition
The Auckland Council disputes claims that it didn't consult with owners of a heritage building it demolished overnight and says it won't comment further, now it's launched an investigation into what… Audio
More details on David Tamihere's release
Further developments concerning David Tamihere's release from prison. Audio
Kahui Coroner to visit South Auckland suburbs
The Coroner investigating the death of the Kahui twins is to visit to a number of South Auckland suburbs later this morning. Audio
Kahui inquest ajourned
A Coroner investigating the death of the Kahui twins has been told baby Cru appeared well the day before they were admitted to hospital. Audio
George Baker sentenced to preventive detention
The man who strangled teenager Liam Ashley in the back of a prison van will probably spend the rest of his life in jail, after admitting he wants to kill again. Audio
Police officers involved in Thomas case to receive counselling
The Police Association says it will work to support officers involved in excavating the remains of Auckland woman, Carmen Thomas. Audio
Hundreds witness North Head's gun being fired
Hundreds of Aucklanders braved rain and heavy winds to witness one of the city's largest historic battle guns being fired. Audio
Criminal Lawyer: Jury unlikely to convict pharmacist
A criminal law professor says it is likely a jury would be highly sympathetic towards an Auckland pharmacist who strugged with an intruder who later died, should charges ever be laid. Audio
Fine art auction house says art market on the up
New Zealand's largest fine art auction house says the market for art is the strongest it's been in a decade. Audio
Former Feltex director wants Companies Office reviewed
A former director of the collapsed company Feltex Carpets is demanding a review of the Companies Office's powers to prosecute. Audio
Former Feltex director says case took too long to resolve
A former director of the collapsed company, Feltex Carpets, says the time taken to resolve the case brought by the Companies Office was far too long. Audio
Three to appear in court after Auckland homicides
Three people will appear in Youth Court this morning after two homicides in just two days in south Auckland. Audio
Infringement offences for lower blood alcohol levels
A lawyer specialising in drink driving cases says those who are caught with a blood alcohol level above 0.05, but still below the legal limit, should be punished. Audio
Liquor store licence granted in Sth Auckland's poorest suburbs
A Manurewa fruit store manager says he's done nothing wrong by getting a liquor license. Audio
Energy firms urged to end legal battle
A Judge is urging three of New Zealand's biggest energy companies to accept his decision and to stop battling through the courts. Audio
Human Rights Commission say Henry should apologise
The Human Rights Commission is demanding TVNZ Breakfast host Paul Henry issue a full apology, after he described singer Susan Boyle as"retarded". Audio
Fears a Victoria Park 'party central' would be dangerous
Some Auckland bars fear it could be dangerous to base the Rugby World Cup party zone near Victoria Park. Audio
Telephone companies accused of rorting customers
Groups representing telephone users in New Zealand and Australia are urging the governments of the two countries to crack down on roaming cellphone charges. Audio
Man who murdered elderly Chinese woman sentenced
A man will spend at least 20 years in jail for murdering an 80 year old Chinese woman during a brutal robbery at her South Auckland home. Audio
Worry over further delays of Hobbit film after director quits
Screen actors are concerned the resignation of the director for Tolkien's Hobbit may leave the local film industry struggling. The Mexican-born director Guillermo Del Toro has quit his role, citing… Audio
