Katie Doyle
Call for end to rodeos rejected by govt, for now
The latest call for an end to rodeos has been rejected by the Government which says it'll need more evidence for a ban. The Associate Minister for Agriculture, Meka Whaitiri says she's only had time… Audio
Increase in employers wanting non-smokers
More and more businesses are asking for non-smokers in job ads. While smokers might think they've being discriminated against employment experts say the advertisements aren't breaking any laws. Audio
Teenager held in police cell for six nights because of lack of space
Nelson lawyer John Sandston is furious his 15 year-old client was held in a police cell for six nights because there was nowhere else to put him. Audio
Kapiti Coast mayor 'appalled' by Air NZ cancellation
Kapiti businesses, locals and Mayor K Gurunathan are outraged Air New Zealand has decided to cancel services between the region and Auckland, with less than a months' notice. Video, Audio
Cooking and gardening classes for Wellington's beggars
The Wellington City Council says begging has become a problem in the capital, and wants to spend one million dollars over the next ten years to fund day activities for them. Video, Audio