Craig Mc Culloch
Sole-charge police stations under scrutiny after police attack
The Police Association calls for more to be done to protect police oficers in sole-charge stations, Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
Triple murderer claims to be rid of killer alter ego
Craig McCulloch reports on Hayden Poulter's appearance before the Parole Board. Audio
Treasury warns Govt about power company sales
Can the sharemarket handle three partial asset sales at once? Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
Diplomatic Protection Squad in million-dollar budget blowout
A blow-out in the budget for the Diplomatic Protection Service, police reporter Craig McCulloch has the details. Audio
Catholic Church calls for offensive billboards to be downed
The Catholic Church in Auckland has written to the electricity company, Powershop, asking it to take down four billboards which they call outrageous and highly offensive. Audio
Advocates say thousands of beneficiaries missing out
Beneficiary advocates say several thousands of people could be missing out on much needed benefits because of a culture of denying people's full entitlements at Work and Income New Zealand. Audio
Report paints sobering picture of child health
A new report has painted a sobering picture of children's health in New Zealand - with an increasing number being hospitalised for conditions linked to poverty. Audio
Report shows alarming child poverty hospitalisation results
A just released report shows close to four-thousand more children were hospitalised for conditions linked to poverty last year compared to five years ago. Audio
The legal battle for water rights
Maori groups attempting to block the partial sale of three state-owned power companies have faced a second day of grilling by a High Court judge. Audio
Jetstar backtracks - reinstates Christmas flight
Jetstar has bowed to public pressure and reversed its decision to cancel a flight just before Christmas from Melbourne to Auckland. Audio
Tongariro tourism operators say eruption bad for business
Tourism operators who depend on Mount Tongariro for their business say the latest eruption couldn't have come at a worse time for business. Audio
Tongariro eruption puts tourism operators on edge
Yesterday's eruption has forced the closure of the popular Tongariro crossing and caused concern among local tourism businesses. Audio
Dunedin councillors urged to turn down luxury hotel proposal
An official Dunedin City Council staff report has urged councillors to reject a proposed 27-floor luxury hotel that would tower over the city's waterfront. Audio
Gay marriage bill could criminalise ministers - lawyers
The Law Society says the same-sex marriage bill as it stands could criminalise church ministers who refuse to wed gay couples. Audio
New Zealand offenders at high risk of assaulting partner again
Police have discovered that many New Zealanders who've assaulted their partner are at high risk of doing it again, more frequently and more severely. Audio
The Royal Couple on tour in Wellington
Hundreds of people lined Wellington's waterfront this afternoon to catch a glimpse of Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall. Audio
Consumers urged to challenge Wgtn Electricity plans
Consumer groups are urging people to challenge Wellington Electricity's plans to up power prices to pay for earthquake strengthening. Audio
House prices surge to record high
House prices have surged to a record high, but that's not putting off buyers, with sales almost a third ahead of where they were this time last year. Audio
Troops in Afghanistan face danger when leaving
The Defence Force says New Zealand's troops in Afghanistan will be most in danger when removing their light armoured vehicles from their base. Audio
Housing protesters on Parliament
About 100 people marched through central Wellington today to Parliament to protest over what they say is a social housing crisis. Audio
