Geoff Robinson
Markets Update for 31 August 2011
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 31 August 2011
EQC coffers bare so govt would bear full brunt of any other disaster;Australia blocks NZ apple shipment;MAF reacts to Australia apple quarantine;IRB chief drumming up support for RWC ticket… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 30 August 2011
Libyan rebels advancing on Gaddafi's last stronghold Sirte; New plan on how to develop energy resources out today; Crushing win for Valerie Adams at world athletics champs; Serepisos moves to sell… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 26 August 2011
Latest Gaddafi capture rumours may be premature; Bickering caused major delays in Kabul rescue; Child protection advocates say monitoring could backfire; New suicide statistics; Opposition parties say… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 25 August 2011
More running battles in Tripoli, as a million dollar bounty is promised to anyone who captures Moammar Gaddafi. A private funeral service is to be held today for the SAS soldier killed in Afghanistan… Audio
Earthquake hits east coast of the U.S.
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck a large part of the East Coast of the United States a short time ago. Audio
Large earthquake hits the U.S.
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the U.S. East Coast from Virginia to Boston. Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 23 August 2011
New Zealand's ambassador heads to Libya, Rugby fan's dream team ahead All Blacks World Cup squad selection, Consumers could expect power price increases, New Zealand to have electronic health records… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 19 August 2011
Kaiapoi worried about red zone impact; Kaiapoi MP says Chch airport noise restrictions holding up development; Stock markets tumble on fears about growth, debt crisis; Gerry Brownlee comments on… Audio
Build-up to state funeral of Sir Paul Reeves
Geoff Robinson, Radio NZ presenter who is co-anchoring coverage of Sir Paul Reeves' state funeral in Auckland. Audio
Funeral for Sir Paul Reeves will take place in Auckland today
The state funeral for the former Governor-General and former Archbishop of New Zealand Sir Paul Reeves will take place in Auckland today. Audio
Snow continues to disrupt many part of New Zealand
The worst snowfalls in decades are continuing to disrupt most of New Zealand. Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 16 August 2011
Snow continues to disrupt many part of New Zealand, Transport Agency gives update on road closures, Power still out for many in central North Island, No planes flying from Christchurch till at least 9… Audio
Snow brings widespread disruption to much of country
Heavy snowfalls are continuing to cause widespread disruption throughout the country this morning. Audio
Top Stories for Friday 12 August 2001
High rises out and green space in for Chch rebuild, Tough talking from British PM in riot session, Inquiry into chief executive being done by own department, Power promises crackdown on loan sharks… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 10 August 2011
British Prime Minister promises crack down on rioters, See saw session on the markets after Fed reserve announcement, New Zealand reaction to markets cautious, Accusations of big meals and TV's at… Audio
London riots update
Cars were set on fire in Lewisham and a bus and shop were set ablaze in Peckham. A large furniture shop in Croydon is also well alight. Audio
Top Stories for Friday 5 August 2011
A second New Zealand family in mourning; Controversial congestion charges back on the agenda in Auckland; Minister of Transport pans congestion charge; European markets tumble on worries about debt… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 4 August 2011
A series of embarrassing incidents for the defence force is expected to be compounded today, when a coroner reports into the death of a navy sailor. An incredible ten hour ordeal for a Sydney woman… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 2 August 2011
Critical vote could end impasse in US debt crisis, Economists warn high New Zealand dollar could be here to stay, Navy Commander stood down, Trial for man accused of New Zealand murder starts in… Audio