David Riley
The Week in Detail: From the Māori Health Authority to Israel-Palestine
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Libraries are more than just books
When councils cut their budgets, it's always libraries that have the spotlight put on them. As staff hours and numbers are cut, librarians are overcoming their reluctance to whisper about the value of… Audio
New Auckland Trust to help Kiwi kids' reading
A new Auckland trust aims to help Kiwi kids' reading. Audio
Stories of Pacific heroes hoped to help boost learning
A South Auckland teacher is using the stories of Pacific heroes to help lift learning and achievement rates for Pacific kids in New Zealand. Audio
Otara teacher raising literacy rates by writing his own books
Tangaroa College teacher, David Riley has helped turn his students into voracious readers by writing books they want to read, about their own local sports stars. His books include Off Loading with… Audio
'Samoan Heroes' book launched
A book about high achieving Samoans has been launched with the hope that it will inspire Pasifika youth to aim for greatness. Audio
Fitch says ratings downgrade now less likely
One of the major credit ratings agencies is reviewing New Zealand's rating at the moment. Audio
Fitch Ratings Agency to meet with Government
The powerful rating agency Fitch is in New Zealand for high-level briefings that will determine the country's credit worthiness. Audio