Geoff Robinson
Huge canal system may solve Canterbury water woes
A massive irrigation canal system stretching from the very north of Canterbury to its Otago border is one of the options being considered as a long-term solution to the region's water problems. Audio
Pakistan's army rejects criticisms of flood aid efforts
The Pakistani Army is rejecting criticism it's been slow in getting aid to people affected by devasting floods in the country's north-west. Audio
NZ Soldier killed in Afghanistan
And news just released in the past hour - a New Zealand soldier has died in combat in Afghanistan. Audio
New Zealand Soldier killed in Afghanistan
And news just released in the past hour - a New Zealand soldier has died in combat in Afghanistan. Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 4 August 2010
A New Zealand soldier has died in combat in Afghanistan; Cheap water, regular polls floated at super city debate; Farmers welcome government's new pastoral lease rents; Aid flights suspended in… Audio
Sleep-ins don't make up for lack of sleep
A Saturday morning sleep-in isn't as good as it's supposed to be, according to a new study. Audio
Services for transgender patients difficult and disrespectful
Transgender patients wanting sex change operations, hormone treatments and cosmetic surgery say they are being marginalised by disrespectful, ill-informed doctors and a difficult to navigate health… Audio
Auckland Iwi horried at council damage to volcanic cones
An Auckland iwi says it is horrified archeological sites on several volcanic cones have been irreversibly damaged by council contractors. Audio
Top jobs at Auckland's supercity will 'bleed' staff
Auckland's supercity council is being criticised for hiring managers on conditions lower than other local bodies, raising fears it could harm the sector's ability to retain top staff. Audio
Labour says Carter may keep his membership
The suspended Labour MP Chris Carter is unlikely to lose his party membership this week. Audio
Investment property market withering
A sharp drop in houses prices is being viewed as a sign the investment property market is withering away. Audio
Riff Raff given opportunity to apply for residency
It's looking increasingly likely that the government will allow Riff Raff into the country. Audio
Three to appear in court after Auckland homicides
Three people will appear in Youth Court this morning after two homicides in just two days in south Auckland. Audio
Chris Carter may have a reprieve
The suspended Labour MP Chris Carter is unlikely to lose his party membership this week despite his direct attack on Phil Goff's leadership, with the Labour Party signalling it might need more time to… Audio
Busy weekend for Counties Manukau Police
A 16-year-old boy will appear in court later this morning charged with the murder of an off-duty policeman in his home on Saturday morning. Audio
Top Stories for Friday 30 July 2010
The fall out from Chris Carter's political suicide note, his leader says he has no future. Heart surgeons sound the alarm over cardiac disease detection and police now say the dissappearance of… Audio
Veteran broadcaster Brian Hudson dies
One of Morning Report's early producers, veteran broadcaster Brian Hudson, has passed away at the age of 73. Audio
Australia's Gillard on offensive after possible cabinet leaks
The Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, has been forced to defend her actions after an apparent leak from within her own camp. Audio
Employment contract settled for super-city council staff
Thousands of staff who will work in the Auckland super-city council are coming to terms with their new employment conditions. Audio
Opening of mall key part of Tainui success
The first stage of what's destined to become the country's largest shopping complex has been officially opened. Audio
