Geoff Robinson

The first school reports to include assessments against the national standards are now going home to parents. Audio

On the same day the US Senate has confirmed General David Petraeus as the Commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan - the Taliban have attacked one of NATO's biggest bases. Audio

The Justice Minister, Simon Power, has given the quality of Parliamentary debate the credit for a last minute change to legislation designed to speed up the courts. Audio

French prosecutors say pilot was to blame for an Air New Zealand plane's deadly plunge into the Mediterranean, The Government rejects Australia's offer to form a jont Anzac force in Afghanistan, The… Audio

The Maori Trustee involved in a heavily-criticised three million dollar export scheme says the investment is sound. Audio

The world's most powerful countries have dealt another blow to the Doha trade talks, with G8 leaders admitting the talks will not be completed this year. Geoff Robinson speaks with Minister of Trade… Audio

A three million dollar effort to get Maori businesses exporting more has been heavily criticised for poor governance and a lack of value for money. Audio

fillPrison officers warn a smoking ban could make some inmates more violent, The Energy Minister says iwi have no power to veto oil exploration off East Cape, The Police suspect foul play in the death… Audio

The All Whites bow out of the world cup unbeaten after a nil all draw with Paraguay. New Australian Prime Minister Julia Guillard could call an election as early as September and Labour is the… Audio

Heads roll in Washington as Barack Obama sacks Stanley McChrystal, Whaling talks reach stalemate in Morocco, Ricki Herbert says the All Whites are up to the challenge of Paraguay, and in our top story… Audio

The top military commander in Afghanistan summoned to home to explain what he said about the Obama administration. How good are the police at changing their culture over sexual assault and deadlock at… Audio

Top stories including: Police Commissioner's challenge to Maori Party MP; Allan Hubbard rebuts charges; PM to establish Parliamentary protests protocol; Japan's whaling compromise; Australian soldiers… Audio

Media around the world have seen the draw in superlatives. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Maori claim they should have all the next spectrum for cellphones and the Internet. The Pacific development contract was not cronyism, but a properly managed process says the government and what its… Audio

The All Whites wrote themselves into footballing history in the early hours of this morning, with a dramatic last-minute draw in their World Cup match against Slovakia. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Maori tribal leaders are at odds over the Government's 'take it or leave it' offer on the foreshore and seabed legislation. Audio

The government's Welfare Working Group says it won't rule out anything as it looks at how the number of people on benefits can be cut . Audio

The All Whites have lost 2-nill to Chile in their final warm up game before the football World Cup. Audio