Geoff Robinson

Australian prison guard unions are warning the government that it could live to regret privatising the running of Auckland Central Remand Prison. Audio

The future of Tainui's parliamentary chair continues to be in doubt, despite iwi leaders admitting in the High Court yesterday that she rightfully holds the role. Audio

The Asian community in Botany is worried it may not have a voice in Parliament following Pansy Wong's resignation from politics. Audio

The Korean owners of a fishing longliner that sank off Antarctica on Monday morning with the loss of 22 lives, are defending the ship's seaworthiness. Audio

The police say they will continue to fund the recovery mission for the bodies of the 29 men killed in the Pike River mine - for now. Audio

Joining us now is the Finance Minister, Bill English. Audio

The Assistant Police Commissioner of Specialist Operations, Grant Nicholls, says police will continue meeting costs at the mine as long as they are in control of the recovery phase. Audio

As you heard, the receivers of Pike River Coal say they have no legal obligations to contractors left out of pocket by the company's receivership. Audio

An Australian union that represents prison guards is warning the Government that it could live to regret privatising the running of Auckland Central Remand Prison. Audio

Police likely to get greater access to guns, Police Minister wants guns for rural police considered, Auckland rate rises could top nine percent, Pike River coal mine may soon be safe to enter, Thieves… Audio

Far fewer jobs than expected in the new Auckland Supercity Council. The Maori Party upset by Labour pulling support from the Foreshore and Seabed bill and a search is underway Palmerston North for a… Audio

Bankruptcy may stymie May Wang's role in Crafar deal, Pansy Wong says husband's 2005 trip was above board, Politicians support four-year parliamentary term, Chief Coroner meets families of Pike River… Audio

FIFA gives the World Cup to Russia, and then Qatar. The report on Pansy Wong MP is due out today and what's killing our Pacific Oysters? Audio

A hundred years ago, Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his team left Port Chalmers aboard the ship Terra Nova, headed for Antarctica. Audio

After years of a frustrating debate over the heritage status of a derelict downtown building, the Auckland council has decided to give the building's owner money to clean it up. Audio

Exporters and banks in this country could be adversely affected, if the meltdown among Europe's most indebted countries continues. Audio

The Reverend Robin Kingston has helped organise the memorial service and joins us now from the Omoto Racecourse. Audio

The West Coast will effectively shut down today - as coasters and visitors in their thousands flock to the memorial service for the 29 men lost in the Pike River coal mine disaster. Audio

The Trade Minister says official talks will begin immediately in an effort to get New Zealand apples on the shelves of Australian supermarkets with minimum delay. Audio

The Green Acres franchise holder who cheated more than 200 mostly immigrant workers out of almost 4 million dollars, has been sentenced to more than three years in prison. Audio