Geoff Robinson
Top Stories for Friday 24 May 2013
It's emerged British security knew the two men arrested for murdering a 25 year old British soldier in London yesterday. A 7.4 earthquake 200 kilometres south of Tonga is recorded at 20 past 5 and a… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 22 May 2013
Oklahoma tornado, GCSB report, Urewera raids report, Solid Energy, Mcully in Washington, food coupons. Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 21 May 2013
Rail engineer says age of trains means they're higher risk; New health and safety guidelines set for company directors; Govt accused of undermining Solid Energy chair; Minister of Labour on new health… Audio
Wellington trains cancelled due to derailment
All Kapiti, Wairarapa and Hutt Valley trains cancelled until further notice due to a derailment. Audio
Top Stories for Friday 17 May 2013
Concern that the Budget plan to build more houses may not make them more affordable. Critics say budget fails to address child poverty and Finance Minister believes New Zealand economy on right track.
…Top Stories for Thursday 16 May 2013
English confident books will be back in surplus next year; Testing completed but wait continues for Christchurch residents; New documents show Race Relations recruitment struggle; Daring 'Dam Busters'… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 14 May 2013
Skycity deal needs Auckland council sign off;Fears farewell speech will involve abuse of parliamentary privilege;New Zealand virologists preparing for coronavirus;KiwiRail doing well;Student… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 13 May 2013
List MP's resignation spares National Party drawn-out row; Aunt of crash victim calls for investigation after police chase; NZQA and police investigate university cheating claims; Minister asked to… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 10 May 2013
The Cunning plan to fix Auckland's housing shortage. He escaped from Rangipo Prison in 2001, now he's accused of a grisly murder in England and " Hell no I won't go" Aaron Gilmore digs in at… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 8 May 2013
English questions future viability of Solid Energy among troubled SOEs;American women freed after decade long ordeal;PM says opposition has mislead the public;MRP share price will be known… Audio
Aaron Gilmore will front up to media this morning
The beleaguered National Party backbench MP, Aaron Gilmore, will hold a news conference this morning to answer accusations he behaved badly at a Hanmer Springs Hotel more than a week ago. Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 7 May 2013
Green light for Waihi underground mine; Government wants New Zealand First's support for GCSB bill; Radio New Zealand political editor analyses latest political moves; Paget delights in equestrian… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 3 May 2013
A damning report into the sinking of the Easy Rider fishing boat finds a range of critical errors. Police investigating the shooting death of roadworker George Taiaroa search a Taranaki property and… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 2 May 2013
Original detectives in cold case relieved Hallett found guilty; Detective Inspector Mark Loper - closure of a 34 year cold case; More arrests in the Boston bombing case; Some scientists say Science… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 29 April 2013
Liability fears close buildings; tolls and taxes to unshackle super city gridlock, and; army charged over soldier's death. Audio
Top Stories for Friday 26 April 2013
The anonymous online critic of the Earthquake Commission calls for an inquiry into the EQC. American intelligence agencies say they now have some confidence that Syria is using chemical weapons and… Audio
Man found guilty of murdering Chch teen had killed before
34-year-old Jeremy McLaughlin was found guilty in the High Court in Christchurch late yesterday afternoon of Jade Bayliss's murder in 2011. Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 24 April 2013
Man found guilty of murdering Chch teen had killed before; Urewera Four lawyers criticise Supreme Court decision; FBI faces questions over Boston bomb suspect; New Zealanders remember lost WWII bomber… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 23 April 2013
Labour says Mighty River disclosure was the right thing to do; Government says Mighty River Power sale will not be derailed; One week after boston bombings, suspect communicates; Leaked survey shows… Audio
Waco explosion
A search and rescue effort is continuing in the American state of Texas after a huge explosion at a fertiliser plant yesterday killed up to fifteen people and injured hundreds. Audio