Geoff Robinson
Council takes on NZTA over speed limits outside rural schools
A Canterbury council has thrown down the gauntlet to the Transport Agency by deciding to change the speed limits outside seven schools in its region. Audio
Law society questions pace of any changes to justice system
The Law Society is concerned about the speed of changes being made to New Zealand's justice system by the government, and fears the efficiency of courts is being put before people's rights. Audio
Labour condemns actions over police officer appointment
Labour is condemning the lack of action from the Police Minister Judith Collins over the appointment of a reprimanded police officer, to a top training job. Audio
PPTA says their teachers feel insulted by the government
Secondary school teachers' mood is grim according to the post primary teachers' union. Audio
Justice Minister argues for sweeping changes to justice system
The Justice Minister says sweeping reforms of the justice sector will happen with or without the support of the legal fraternity. Audio
Act seemingly united following return of dumped deputy leader
The Act Party is putting up a united front, following the return of dumped deputy leader, Heather Roy. Audio
Act MPs vow they can work together
Members of the Act Party are vowing they can work together after yesterday's dramatic return to Parliament of dumped deputy leader, Heather Roy. Audio
US voters in 5 states select candidates for general elections
Voters in five American states have been to the polls to select party candidates for November's general elections. Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 25 August 2010
Its looking more like a By-election in Te Atatu as Chris Carter considers his future. What happened in the Pharmacy in Mount Albert where an apparent intruder died after a struggle and the Government… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 24 August 2010
More tragedy for Fielding police find three bodies at rural home. Are the new alcohol laws a sensible compromise or weak as water and celebrations are continuing in Chile after what's being called the… Audio
Phil Kafcaloudes with news from Australia
We cross to Melbourne now to join Phil Kafcaloudes... Audio
Te Miringa Hohaia's burial
Taranaki's Te Miringa Hohaia was buried on Saturday, and his unconventional departure sprung a final surprise for his iwi. Audio
Fears for missing Dunedin man grow
The family and friends of a missing Dunedin man are frustrated that cell phone companies are waiting until today to locate his cell phone signal. Audio
New Pacific Island focussed group for South Auckland voters
Seven well known South Auckland Pacific Islanders have united to form a new political grouping to contest the Auckland super city elections. Audio
First of sunken trawler survivors to return home
Investigators talking to survivors of last week's trawler sinking now believe the South Korean skipper of the Oyang 70 went down with his ship. Audio
More details emerging about Heather Roy's dumping
More details are emerging about the events leading up to Heather Roy's dumping as the ACT Party deputy leader and the role played by her Senior Ministerial Advisor, Simon Ewing-Jarvie. Audio
Family to keep searching for 4-year-old but police pull back
The family of missing Gisborne four-year-old, Lucas Ward, say they will not stop searching for him despite police downgrading their search and admitting he may never be found. Audio
Deal-making under way between two main parties in Australia
It's deal-making time in Australia after Saturday's election produced no clear result. Audio
Police downgrade search for missing Gisborne boy
The police are downgrading the search for a missing Gisborne boy; admitting they may never find him. Audio
