Tim Graham
Retail Statistics
Consumers have loosened their purse strings ever so slightly, bucking the downward trend of retail spending. Audio
Petrol Prices Up Six Cents a Litre
All four of the big oil companies putting up the cost of petrol by six cents a litre. Audio
New Zealand Music Months Dark Secret
With success from Flight Of The Conchords and Liam Finn, some in the industry are unhappy that NZ EMI boss is losing his job. Audio
Bomb Disposal Building Opens
A multi-million dollar facility to help the country's top bomb disposal experts perfect their craft has opened. Audio
Heat Pump Rogue Operators
Consumers wanting new heat pumps before the winter chill kicks in are being advised to watch out for rogue operators. Audio
Retail Sales Slump
Statistics New Zealand figures show March recorded the largest quarterly drop in eleven years. Audio
Good News For Home Owners
Good news for many home owners today, with the remaining major banks dropping their key two-year lending rates. Audio
Latest Food Price Index Numbers
The latest Food Price Index numbers are out, confirming the struggle to buy basic groceries. Audio
Farmers Cleared Over Bridge Accident
Keith and Margaret Berryman have been cleared of wrongdoing over a fatal bridge collapse on their farm. Audio
Building Consents Dropping
Last month, permits for new homes fell by 25 percent compared to the same period last year. Audio
Controversial Video Game Released
Grand Theft Auto 4 is released today; the game carries a restricted 18 plus rating. Audio
Motorcycle Safety Campaign
A motorcycle safety package has been announced, as commuters and leisure riders flock to cheaper transport options. Audio
Airborne Text Messaging
The players involved in bringing in-flight text messaging to New Zealanders say there are hurdles in the way. Audio
Flood Risk Report for Taupo
Taupo District Council estimates a total of 1500 properties over two parts of the district could be in potential flood danger. Audio
Debate Over Television Campaign
A debate has broken out around a television campaign yet again aimed at changing NZer's attitudes to binge drinking. Audio
Free Trade Agreement is Not Yet Signed
The free trade agreement is not yet signed, but already growers say the increasing traffic in fruit and vegetable imports. Audio
Sir Geoffrey Cox Dies
A NZer who was praised for bringing about a revolution in British television journalism has died. Audio
BZP Party Pills
Retailers have reported frenetic sales as party pill users stock up. Audio
Exide Again Breaches Slag Standards
A Wellington battery-recycling firm is again in the Environment Court for breaching the minimum standards for lead emissions. Audio
Antarctic Explorers Return
A crew of the country's top marine scientists are back on dry land this evening. Audio