Geoff Robinson
Cause of Qantas A380 mid-air explosion found
The cause of a mid-air explosion in the engine on a Qantas A380 superjumbo has been discovered, after more than one week of investigations. Audio
Don Brash says currency war could prove costly
The heated debate over intervention in foreign exchange markets at the G-20 meeting late last week in Seoul spilled over into the APEC leaders meeting in Japan at the weekend. Audio
Mana by-election countdown begins
There's now less than a week to go until polling day for the Mana by-election and the race is arguably wide open. Audio
Aung San Suu Kyi may signal change in Myanmar policies
Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi says she is willing to meet the country's military leaders to help work towards national reconciliation. Audio
Government to hear options for fighting kiwifruit vine disease
The Agriculture Minister David Carter will be briefed this morning on the chances of eradicating the kiwifruit vine disease PSA after a crisis meeting held at Zespri HQ over the weekend. Audio
NCEA exams start today for more than 140,000 students
Three weeks of NCEA exams begin this morning for more than 140-thousand students. Audio
Horror weekend on the roads - eleven die
Eleven people are dead following a horror weekend on the roads. Audio
TPP touted as frontrunner to ambitious Asia-Pacific FTA
The Prime Minister, John Key, is increasingly confident New Zealand will have a major free trade deal by the end of next year when the Apec leaders meet again in Honolulu. Audio
Trade analysts say TPP still faces challenges
A trade deal is being touted by the Prime Minister as New Zealand's best chance for boosting economic recovery and future prosperity. Audio
Phil Goff wants review of MP travel perks
The Labour Party Leader Phil Goff says Pansy Wong's resignation from cabinet has highlighted the need for an overhaul of all MPs' travel perks and allowances. Audio
UN makes renewed appeal to help Haiti
The United Nations has made a renewed appeal for international help to fight a major outbreak of cholera in earthquake ravaged Haiti. Audio
Double deception from the Drongo bird
New research shows a bird famous for stealing food from other animals has learned a cunning way of continuing its deception long after its victims wise up to its strategy. Audio
Regional polytechs scared of losing funding to Auckland
Polytechnics in the regions say a push to provide extra funding for Auckland's tertiary institutions is short-sighted. Audio
Thieves targetting copper wire put lives at risk
The electricity company, Powerco, says lives are being put at risk by thieves targeting copper wire. Audio
Business group says BOP businesses fear kiwifruit failure
The Bay of Plenty business community is said to be nervous about the future of one of the region's key crops. Audio
Fears kiwifruit vine infection has spread
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry says dozens of Kiwifruit orchards are now reporting signs of vine infection, including ones outside Bay of Plenty. Audio
All Blacks to appeal Mealamu's four-week ban
The All Blacks are to appeal the four week ban given to hooker Keven Mealamu for headbutting the England captain, Lewis Moody, in the test at Twickenham on the weekend. Audio
Molecular biologist claims science's top honour
An Otago University molecular biologist has been awarded New Zealand's top science honour, the Rutherford Medal. Audio
