Laura Bootham

The police and the Qualifications Authority are investigating allegations a language website called 'Assignment 4 You' has been providing essays and assignments to order for international students. Audio

A new study has found the number of people infected with the superbug MRSA has more than doubled. Audio

The lawyers for two of the Urewera Four have criticised the Supreme Court's decision to reject their application to have their convictions and sentences overturned. Audio

The Supreme Court's decision to reject an application by two of the Urewera Four to have their convictions and sentences overturned, has been criticised by their lawyers. Audio

Rugby officials are being criticised for letting the All Blacks and Hurricanes winger, Julian Savea, play against the Western Force on Friday night - despite him being charged with assaulting his… Audio

The New Zealand Rugby Players' Association says New Zealand needs to work on resolving mental health and behavioural issues amongst young people. Audio

Health officials say the number of overseas doctors being employed in low skilled jobs after moving to New Zealand is falling, thanks to a new course designed to help them get jobs in the health… Audio

People around the country gathered to witness the Marriage Equality Bill pass its third reading last night. Audio

Long-time lobbyists for same-sex marriage are celebrating a milestone now New Zealand has become the first country in the Asia Pacific Region to legalise it. Audio

Leaked documents sent to Telecom staff about job cuts and changes have been labelled brutal by an employment law specialist. Audio

A diary by a diplomat at the New Zealand Embassy during the 1979 Tehran hostage crisis reveals the bravery of those who helped save six Americans. Audio

Some businesses servicing farmers in drought-affected areas say their income has almost halved. Audio

A high profile paediatrician wants the law changed so police can take blood from parents if their baby dies from 'sudden unexplained death in infancy', or SUDI. Audio

An international transport specialist has backed claims by regional mayors that Auckland gets more than its fair share of government road funding. Audio

The Rail and Maritime Transport Union says it's miraculous no-one died when a group of Kiwirail contractors were exposed to toxic fumes in the country's longest rail tunnel last year. Audio

The Rail and Maritime Transport Union says Kiwirail contractors working in New Zealand's longest tunnel could have been killed from toxic fumes last August. Audio

Many households are taking another hit in the pocket, as power companies continue to put their prices up. Audio

The Appeal Court has heard that four former directors of Lombard Finance did not mislead investors about the firm's financial wellbeing because they trusted the information they got from their loan… Audio

Meanwhile around the country opposition is growing to a proposed timeframe to strengthen earthquake-prone buildings. Audio

Spending is up and and so is retailers' confidence as more New Zealanders loosen their wallets. Audio