Laura Bootham

The Education Review Office and some educators say the Ministry of Education needs to go back to the drawing board and create a new model for students who cannot attend schools. Audio

Some Canterbury homeowners say their houses are dropping in value because of misleading estimates of damage to foundations from the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. Audio

St Martins homeowner Tony Somers says his house was assessed twice by EQC but on neither occasion was any measurement taken to determine whether the dwelling was level. Audio

Some Whanau Ora providers say changes to the social welfare policy marginalise Maori and fear it will lose its values if privatised. Audio

The Association of Social Workers says many staff at Child, Youth and Family are dealing with more than double the caseload recommended by the Department itself. Audio

The future of the troubled Glenn Inquiry is looking increasingly bleak as more of the 38-member Think Tank quit. Audio

Child, Youth and Family says it is under increased pressure from a quadrupling in the notifications of alleged child neglect. Audio

ECPAT, an organisation working to eliminate child sex abuse says the crimes being committed are becoming more extreme, and the victims younger. Audio

ECPAT Child Alert, an organisation that fights child sexual abuse, says New Zealand has become a world leader in investigating global paedophilia rings. Audio

The first results from a hospital safety campaign show many district health boards are failing to meet new standards. Audio

The brother of Christine Lundy says convicted double murderer Mark Lundy should lose his Privy Council appeal. Audio

The labour watchdog is taking legal action against an Auckland restaurant chain accused of paying staff as little as four dollars an hour for up to 70 hours' work a week. Audio

Critics of the Wellington City Council say costs for buildings in need of earthquake-strengthening could spiral out of control. Audio

Referees say threats to burn down match officials' houses are just one example of violence at weekend rugby matches, and it'll take more than just one campaign to wipe it out. Audio

Dog control officers say dog attacks are far more common than reported, with people often unwilling to notify authorities. Audio

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has told KiwiRail its investigation into workers being exposed to toxic gas fumes in the Kaimai Tunnel was inadequate. Audio

The principals of three of Whangarei's poorest schools are calling for more help to deal with disturbed or violent children. Audio

The Christchurch City Council is sending a letter to the Minister of Education, Hekia Parata, calling for her to slow down the restructuring of the city's schools. Audio

The Child, Youth and Family agency is facing criticism after four children who were removed by the police from their parents were discovered back with them just days later. Audio

New Zealanders traditionally prefer to keep their insects outdoors, but a United Nations study has found we could all benefit from a bit of 'good grub'. Audio