Geoff Robinson
Parents say first national standards reports are confusing
The first school reports to include assessments against the national standards are now going home to parents. Audio
Taliban attacks NATO base
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
Government changes court video law at last minute
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
Top Stories for Wednesday 30 June 2010
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
Maori Trustee says agribusiness project good value
The Maori Trustee involved in a heavily-criticised three million dollar export scheme says the investment is sound. Audio
Minister optimistic on trade prospects despite stalled talks
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
Company exec responds to criticism of Maori agribusinesses
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
Top Stories for Monday 28 June 2010
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
Top Stories for Friday 25 June 2010
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
Top Stories for 24 June 2010
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
Top Stories for 23 June 2010
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 for Tuesday 22 June 2010
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
World media shocked by NZ football result
Media around the world have seen the draw in superlatives. Audio
Top Stories for Friday 18 June 2010
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
All Whites bag spot in football history with first Cup point
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
Markets Update for 10 June 2010
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Ngati Porou leader says public domain foreshore concept has merit
Maori tribal leaders are at odds over the Government's 'take it or leave it' offer on the foreshore and seabed legislation. Audio
Welfare working group will 'consider any option'
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
All Whites play their final friendly before football world cup
The All Whites have lost 2-nill to Chile in their final warm up game before the football World Cup. Audio