Geoff Robinson

Maori Party backs National-led Government - but not asset sales; National secures a majority; Radio New Zealand's political editor analyses deal; Radio New Zealand bulletin editor dies after serious… Audio

Yesterday at this time we reported on the dire situation facing New Zealand's sawmilling industry, and mentioned towns where mills have closed down in the past 18 months. One of those towns was… Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The Serious Fraud Office is preparing for the largest fraud trial in New Zealand's history after laying charges relating to the failed lender, South Canterbury Finance. Audio

SFO charges South Canterbury Finance; Radio NZ business editor on the impact of SFO charges; Rash of government buildings closures could be tip of iceberg; Gorbachev calls for re-run after 'rigged… Audio

Govt support parties disagree with report on raising tax;National's finance spokesperson responds to rich-poor gap;Labour discusses how to tackle inequality;Push for secret Pike River hearings… Audio

Education groups oppose plans for US-style charter schools;Bradford criticises welfare system changes;Defence Force to sanction support group for gay personnel;Pike River witness reveals widespread… Audio

Neither contender to be the next leader of the Labour Party is giving any assurance that they will buy back state assets if they are elected to Government in 2014. Audio

The deal has been done to form a new government between National and the two minor parties at the heart of it. Audio

National has done deal to form new government; Act MP on how the deal was done; Radio New Zealand's political editor gives his analysis; Tokoroa mayor: more work against domestic violence needed; US… Audio

Missing helicopter is found as fire rages in remote Far North; Firefighters says blaze was extreme; Labour Party says Labour Department won't investigate mine incident thoroughly; Radio New Zealand… Audio

Three, possibly four, MPs are in the race to replace Phil Goff after he announced yesterday he would resign in two weeks. Audio

Campaign to select next Labour leader gets underway;Radio New Zealand discusses Labour's leadership race;Loyal, hard working but Goff not always dealt best hand;Mining union says no immediate fears… Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

MPs are returning to Parliament, with a cabinet meeting and talks on forming the next government taking place today. Audio

John Key discusses National's priorities following election; Phil Goff expected to stand down as leader; Deborah Coddington on the direction of the Act Party; New Green Party caucus to meet tomorrow… Audio

Hosted by Geoff Robinson and Mary Wilson. Audio

Hosted by Geoff Robinson and Mary Wilson. Audio

A sound montage of the highlights of election night 2011. Audio

Leader Hone Harawira has narrowly won his seat of Te Tai Tokerau and secured his fledgling party's survival. Audio