Tim Graham

Consumers have loosened their purse strings ever so slightly, bucking the downward trend of retail spending. Audio

All four of the big oil companies putting up the cost of petrol by six cents a litre. Audio

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

A multi-million dollar facility to help the country's top bomb disposal experts perfect their craft has opened. Audio

Consumers wanting new heat pumps before the winter chill kicks in are being advised to watch out for rogue operators. Audio

Statistics New Zealand figures show March recorded the largest quarterly drop in eleven years. Audio

Good news for many home owners today, with the remaining major banks dropping their key two-year lending rates. Audio

The latest Food Price Index numbers are out, confirming the struggle to buy basic groceries. Audio

Keith and Margaret Berryman have been cleared of wrongdoing over a fatal bridge collapse on their farm. Audio

Last month, permits for new homes fell by 25 percent compared to the same period last year. Audio

Grand Theft Auto 4 is released today; the game carries a restricted 18 plus rating. Audio

A motorcycle safety package has been announced, as commuters and leisure riders flock to cheaper transport options. Audio

The players involved in bringing in-flight text messaging to New Zealanders say there are hurdles in the way. Audio

Taupo District Council estimates a total of 1500 properties over two parts of the district could be in potential flood danger. Audio

A debate has broken out around a television campaign yet again aimed at changing NZer's attitudes to binge drinking. Audio

The free trade agreement is not yet signed, but already growers say the increasing traffic in fruit and vegetable imports. Audio

A NZer who was praised for bringing about a revolution in British television journalism has died. Audio

Retailers have reported frenetic sales as party pill users stock up. Audio

A Wellington battery-recycling firm is again in the Environment Court for breaching the minimum standards for lead emissions. Audio

A crew of the country's top marine scientists are back on dry land this evening. Audio