Geoff Robinson

Until a few days ago Birdsong radio, in the UK, played ambient twitter from an English garden from 6 in the morning to midnight. Now the birds have been axed, silenced forever in favour of a more… Audio

Joining us is our political editor Brent Edwards. Audio

The Prime Minister is under fire this morning for his handling of the resignation of former Internal Affairs Minister Richard Worth. Health officials say community spread of the swine flu virus is… Audio

By this afternoon the tax cuts promised for the next two years will be history. Contributions to the Superannuation Fund will be suspended for a lot longer than that, likely up to a decade or more, as… Audio

South Korea's military on alert after North's nuclear test. Audio

Householders find themselves paying too much for power after all. Audio

Guilty verdict in first trial under anti-smacking law, Britain's Speaker yields to pressure and quits. Audio

Swollen Rangitata floods businesses, farms, Hide may announce members of transition agency today. Audio

North Shore mayor says transition agency undemocratic, Biometric scanning likely within two years. Audio

Leader of the United Future party Peter Dunne and Bruce Pilbrow from the group Parents Inc. speak with Geoff Robinson. Audio

Germany is preparing to stage what could be the last Nazi war crime trial. Audio

The head of the enquiry, Detective Senior Sergeant Kim Libby joins us. Audio

A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Central Plains Water Trust makes major concessions, Police admit to losing track of illegal guns. Audio

a gun man in Napier has been evadeding police. One officer, Senior Constable Lenny Snee has died. Audio

Economists concerned about government debt, Surveillance efforts increase as swine flu future unclear. Audio

Fiji looks likely to be asked to leave the Pacific Islands Forum. Audio

A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Key asks MP's to keep things tidy in situations of conflict of interest and President Obama says the US motor industry won't go. Audio

Helen Clark wins UN job; US slowdown worse than expected; SOE board to face tough questions; and more. Audio