Geoff Robinson

US debt crisis solution nears; 100 Syrian deaths in city of Hama; Pakuranga stabbing investigations continue; Women's Refuge funding pressure; New Zealand First makes bid for youth Labour vote first… Audio

Another blow for Christchurch as credit rating downgraded; Bob Parker says no need to panic after credit ratings cut; US congressmen set to vote on Republican debt crisis plan; AB's tri-nations… Audio

A New Zealand-born teen missing in Norway has been found and confirmed dead. Audio

A Wellington coroner is recommending more home support for people with serious mental health problems after the death of a man who was was living in unhealthy and unhygienic conditions. Audio

Reserve Bank to review Official Cash Rate; US politicians no nearer a compromise on debt; Basic food costs for low-income families rising; NZ born missing teen in Norway confirmed dead; Norwegians… Audio

US politicians fire shots at each other, Skiers trapped by snow on Mt Lyford, Children's advocate says green paper won't be token gesture, State of roads could worsen under new transport plan, Police… Audio

The death toll in the massacre and bomb attack in Norway has been revised down from 93 to 76 overnight. Audio

Ice keeps conditions in South Island remain treacherous; Christchurch still struggles under blanket of snow; Dunedin fears black ice today; Transport Agency gives update on road closures; Norway… Audio

A memorial service has been held in Oslo's Cathedral as a shocked Norway comes to terms with the massacre of nearly a hundred of its citizens. Audio

Norway in mourning after gunman's rampage kills 93; icy blast grips New Zealand; Christchurch residents urged to stay off roads; road conditions bad in Queenstown; Hastings council fear icy weather… Audio

The U.S. debt crisis upsets John Key's planned meeting with senior Congressional leaders. A rush of people looking to fix their mortgages may prompt banks to raise interest rates even before the… Audio

The foreign affairs minister says he's satisfied police computers were not at risk from a group of Israelis caught up in the Christchurch earthquake. In a fierce parliamentary debate the British Prime… Audio

Murdochs address UK parliamentary committee; Journalist says Israeli spy ring may have been caught up in Chch quake; Earthquake panel chair says he did not ask for higher fees;Fiji democracy activists… Audio

Afghan officials say international forces need to do more than just mentor; SAS and Afghan Counter Terrorism Unit forge close relationship; phone hacking scandal threatens to spiral out of control; UK… Audio

Developments in the British phone hacking scandal; Handover in Bamiyan means gradual end to NZ involvement; Three investigations into police shooting in Opunake; The Labour Party takes a hit in the… Audio

Phil Goff calls it a "game changer" but will it work? We analyse Labour's new tax plan. An inquiry begins today into whether a horse tranquillizer has been used to treat mental health patients in… Audio

Labour will today reveal its capital gains tax plan; how politically risky will it be? Bomb blasts rock Mumbai, killing at least 20, India calls it a terror attack and the Royal Commission into the… Audio

Union calls for immediate changes to way mines are inspected; Solid Energy boss on fires at Spring Creek mine; Minister of defence relents on paying for veterans; European debt woes drag markets down… Audio

Old versus new mine safety regimes focus of inquiry today; Govt faces biggest ever debt repayment in November; US may seek compensation for Syrian embassy attack; Amnesty says Key forgetting legal… Audio

Royal Commission inquiry into the Pike River; Maori Party condemns Act's racially provocative advert; Don Brash responds to John Ansell's resignation; EQC takes advice on laying criminal charges… Audio