Geoff Robinson
Top Stories for Friday 28 October 2011
Superannuation takes centre stage in the election campaign as Labour promises to raise the age of entitlement. The latest on repairs to the Maui gas pipeline ..some business are getting their supplies… Audio
Markets Update for 27 October 2011
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. TWI unavailable. Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 26 October 2011
Gas leak means thousands of litres of milk must be dumped; Fonterra will lose thousands of litres of milk because of gas leak; Labour says National has taken economy nowhere; Finance Minister on… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 25 October 2011
More accolades for All Blacks at international prize-giving, Search continues for survivors of Turkish quake, Investigation into death of Gaddafi announced, Rena still stuck on reef three weeks after… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 21 October 2011
Obama speaks following Muammar Gaddafi's death; Middle East reaction to Muammar Gaddafi's death; New Zealand prepares to lay RWC ghosts to rest in final; Can France defy the odds and win the World Cup… Audio
Hawke's Bay man shot by police
A 48-year-old Central Hawke's Bay man is in a stable condition in Hawke's Bay Hospital after being shot by police early this morning. Audio
Maritime NZ latest update on Rena
Maritime NZ latest update on crippled container ship Rena in Bay of Plenty. Audio
Salvage team poised to return to Rena if weather eases
Two weeks after it ran aground, the Rena remains precariously perched on the Astrolabe reef off Tauranga this morning. Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 19 October 2011
Two weeks on, Rena clings to precariously to reef; National says Labour's work policy throwback to 1970s; Business criticises, unions applaud Labour wage policy; Savings group member says Kiwisaver… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 18 October 2011
Salvors struggle to empty Rena of oil before ship breaks; HMNZS Rotoiti maintains presence within exclusion zone; Uncertainty hangs over Tiwai Point aluminium smelter; Quake victims' families hope for… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 17 October 2011
Post analysis of last night's All Black victory over the Wallabies and a look at the challenges ahead against Les Bleus; various looks at the Rena including mitigation of environmental impact and a… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 14 October 2011
The stranded ship Rena continues to list, amid growing fears about the impact on the region's economy and environment. Wel hear today from those involved in the salvage effort, and the clean-up on the… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 13 October 2011
Maritime New Zealand says it's prepared for the worst; Maketu locals demand answers from Maritime NZ; Maritime Union slams government for Rena disaster; the Prime Minister responds to criticism about… Audio
Even the BBC mangles its pronounciation sometimes
With the oil spill story leading bulletins around the world, here's proof that even the BBC can at times mangle unfamiliar placenames. Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 11 October 2011
'Months' before Rena can be refloated, Disciplinary hearing held involving specialist school adviser, All Blacks' mounting injuries fatal to their chances?, Egypt: investigation ordered into clashes… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 7 October 2011
Oil spill response teams prepare for worst from Rena; Three out of the four RWC quarter finals will be hard fought; Trustees confirm former kura principal was suspended; Opposition claims of blowout… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 5 October 2011
All Black foes say it wouldn't be a World Cup without them; 2015 RWC organiser talks about All Black boycott threat; Mayor's casting votes expands Auckland's fan zones; Dozens killed in Somalia bomb… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 3 October 2011
Former All Black optimistic despite loss of Dan Carter, Warriors fans still in support of team, despite NRL final loss, Lance Hohaia proud the Warriors made it so far, Maori electorates set to be… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 30 September 2011
Afghan governor demands explanation over SAS information; PM says there'd be no honour in withdrawing from Afghanistan; Radio New Zealand political editor comments; Fitch credit rating agency… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 29 September 2011
The Defence Force names the SAS soldier killed in Afghanistan. A woman tells a select committee of being victimised by covert police surveillance and fans in uproar over decision to move Coro St. Audio