Geoff Robinson
TUANZ says mobile roaming data rates still far too high
A telecommunications lobby group says roaming rates for New Zealanders using their mobile phones overseas, are still too high. Audio
South Island neurosurgery rejig model for reorganisations
A senior doctor says there are lessons to be learned from the way neurosurgery services have been reorganised in the South Island for the provision of other health services. Audio
MAF details kiwifruit vine canker spread
Joining us now is MAF's head of Biosecurity, Dr Barry O'Neil, in Tauranga. Audio
Diseased kiwifruit orchards to be sprayed today
Dozens of kiwifruit orchardists are now reporting possible signs of the disease PSA, which may now be spreading outside the Bay of Plentty. Audio
Morning Business for 11 November 2010
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
Liquor law legislation has first reading today
Legislation to reform New Zealand's liquor laws is having its first reading in Parliament today. Audio
More health services to be organised on a national level
It is expected more health services will be co-ordinated nationally following yesterday's announcement the new National Health Board would coordinate neurosurgery services in Christchurch and Dunedin.
…Top Stories for Tuesday 9 November 2010
Orchardist meetings planned as kiwifruit disease confirmed, Biosecurity Minister says kiwifruit disease may be contained, Swings in spending, tax takes baffle economists, Finance Minister discusses… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 8 November 2010
Problem-plagued HMNZS Otago crippled in port, Training exercise with SAS labelled as a dangerous distraction, Wayne Mapp reacts to SAS session and Navy vessel failure, Dry run ahead of rugby world cup… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 5 November 2010
The U.S. Secretary of State's charm offensive. Change at the top of the Health system and the New Zealand dollar jumped a cent against the US dollar overnight, to reach its highest point in two and a… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 4 November 2010
Hilary Clinton drops in for a series of chats. The swedish back packer killer to be released after serving 22 years and the Speaker does a u-turn on MPs' expenses. Audio
Top Stories for Friday 22 October 2010
The Government to look at changing the law to save The Hobbit, the Serious Fraud Squad looking into the company that wants to buy the Crafar Farms and from the situations vacant...One place on the… Audio
Jackson says Warners coming to NZ to decide Hobbit fate
In an announcement made just after midnight last night Sir Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh say Warner Brothers is coming next week to move the Hobbit production offshore. Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 20 October 2010
The Minister of Education says striking teachers must wake up to economic reality, DHB's lose patience with striking radiographers, Changes to the new Foreshore and Seabed Act cause friction between… Audio
Study shows US students drink harder in New Zealand
New research has found that American students studying in New Zealand drink twice as much alcohol here as they do back home. Audio
Napier, Gisborne polytechs plan to merge next year
The polytechs of Napier and Gisborne are planning to merge next year. Audio
US Court orders end to Don't Ask, Don't Tell
A United States judge has ordered the Pentagon to stop banning openly gay men and women from serving in the US military. Audio
No guarantee Canterbury aftershocks will get smaller
Canterbury residents are being told there's no guarantee the aftershocks that have been rattling the region for more than a month will get any smaller. Audio
Capital road overhauls face new hurdles with new mayor
Contentious - and expensive - roading projects planned for Wellington may be in jeopardy, with the election of a bicycle-riding mayor to the capital's top office. Audio