Geoff Robinson

Top Stories for Wednesday 1 February 2012 include: Maori Party to meet iwi to decide if it should quit deal; Radio New Zealand's political editor on Maori Party; Opposition: charter school appointment… Audio

Bollard's departure sparks debate on NZ's monetary policy; Megaupload users face data deletion crisis; Government asset sales plan could sidestep treaty rights; Promised national bike trail taking… Audio

Second joint Cabinet meeting held with Australian counterparts; RNZ political editor analyses PM's Australian trip; power price rises to outstrip inflation for next 18 years; in-house reviews reveal… Audio

An attack on a five year old girl turns a New Zealand holiday into a nightmare for her family. The Prime Minister confirms the SAS will come home from Kabul in March and tourism operators in Nelson… Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Child advocates worry abuse report will fail to achieve aim; Minister responds to abuse recommendations; Ministry doubles spending on measles vaccine; Businesses say Rugby World Cup didn't boost… Audio

Education Ministry tightens procedures after Mutu case;More strikes likely for Ports of Auckland;'Daily Mirror did not hack phones' says Morgan;One in five Canterbury homes must wait three years for… Audio

Anne Tolley accused of hiding truth about school adviser; Sue Moroney calls for answers from Anne Tolley; Millions of dollars of damage in Nelson Tasman region; Golden Bay races to clean up after… Audio

A chat with our Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

An Upper Hutt father is horrified that a repeat sex offender was out in the community without the public being aware of his presence. Our court reporter, Ann Marie May followed the trial. Audio

Geoff Robinson speaks with Richard Price of Ligar Bay and Tasma McNabb, Store Manager of the Collingwood General Store. Audio

A Lyttleton resident, the writer Joe Bennett, says he will stay in his home despite being ordered to leave within 20 days or face court action. Christchurch City Council's regulation and democracy… Audio

We're joined by our reporter Geoff Moffett who is at Rocks Road in Nelson. Audio

A dozen homes have been evacuated overnight from a Nelson waterfront suburb. Audio

Top stories include, Heavy rain causes havoc in Tasman District; Our reporter, Geoff Moffett, in Nelson; Report finds NZ cellphone plans cost more than Australia; Steve Hansen tipped to be selected as… Audio

State of emergency in Nelson Tasman after heavy rain; Metservice says there will be gradual easing of rain; Nelson reporter on the flood emergency; Oversight of breast cancer screening services under… Audio

Post mortem shows RNZ journalist beaten with blunt object; Christchurch business leaders welcome CBD land all clear; Businesses count the costs of major power cut; Shearer aims to bring voters back to… Audio

The Black Caps have secured New Zealand's first cricket test win on Australian soil in 26 years. Audio

The leadership of the Labour Party will be decided today when the party's MPs vote on who will replace Phil Goff. Audio

Black Caps win in Australia for first time in 26 years; Black Caps' coaches loyalties clear after win over Australia; Cunliffe predicts one vote might decide next Labour leader; PM keen to keep same… Audio