Denise Garland
Sparkling new beers may replace traditional bubbles
When it comes to toasting to good health and a happy new year during the holiday season, more often than not, it's champagne that's the drink of choice. Audio
Warriors miss out on fairytale ending
The New Zealand Warriors have missed out on a fairytale ending to their National Rugby League season, being beaten in the grand final 24-10 by the Manly Sea Eagles. Audio
Privately diagnosed patients face stand-down periods
The Waikato District Health Board is cracking down on queue jumpers on the public hospital waiting list. Audio
Further searches possible in Guy murder inquiry
The police are refusing to rule out further searches for evidence in the Scott Guy killing - despite the arrest of a family member for murder. Audio
Opening of renovated Government House
Government House in Wellington has been officially reopened by the Govenor General, Sir Anand Satyanand. Audio
Party's set to begin at Wellington Sevens
It's the time of year when nuns, superheroes, men in togas and people in large colourful wigs gather at Wellington's Westpac Stadium for the capital's party of the year. Audio
Police still investigating reappearance of missing diver
The police are to release more information later this morning about the missing diver who turned up safe and well last night. Audio
Insurance companies toughen up on P lab payouts
Insurance companies are introducing tougher for landlords to make claims on properties that have been used as P labs. Audio
TUANZ says mobile roaming data rates still far too high
A telecommunications lobby group says roaming rates for New Zealanders using their mobile phones overseas, are still too high. Audio
John Key says banning sow stalls is a possibility
The Prime Minister, John Key, says it's possible the government will look to ban sow stalls as part of a new code of welfare for the pork industry. Audio
New Zealand athletes play waiting game
New Zealand Olympic Committee officials have arrived in Delhi to inspect the Commonwealth Games facilities and security. Audio
Dairy imports in India intended to help the struggling country
The Trade Minister, Tim Groser, says the political protests in India against New Zealand dairy imports are disappointing, as the trade deal is intended to help the Indian Government. Audio
Chemicals found on produce raising concerns
The Food Safety Authority has found higher than permitted pesticide levels as well as traces of a banned chemical in some fresh produce, such as bok choi, cucumbers and oranges. Audio
Smoking becoming less popular among teens
New evidence shows smoking is becoming less popular among young people. Audio
PNG embraces chance to talk about land ownership with Maori
A group of Maori have travelled to Papua New Guinea to provide business advice in the areas of forestry, fisheries and land ownership. Audio
