Geoff Robinson

Armstrong banned for life; New Plymouth hit and run victim's friend says she'll be missed; Obama, Romney prepare for final TV debate; Sir Wilson Whineray passes away surrounded by family; Whanganui… Audio

The Maori Council confirms it will go to court to try and stop the partial sales of power companies. Advocates for sexual assault victims say the police have been too slow to improve the way they deal… Audio

MSD breach doesn't deter John Key from digital roll out; Radovan Karadzic begins Bosnia war crimes defence; Calls for more openness from Air Force over safety scares; Labour demands answers about… Audio

Maori water rights issue almost certain to go to court; Maori Party will back legal action against asset sales; Computer experts - govt systems could be completely compromised; Green Party says MSD… Audio

Ministry of Social Development investigating privacy breach, Privacy lawyer says MSD should have learned from ACC, Labour fails to produce smoking gun, Transport agency goes 24/7 to get Milford Road… Audio

Hone Harawira arrested overnight during housing protest; "I parked in front of truck to show support for protestors"; PM can't rule out raising Dotcom with GCSB staff in February; Radio New Zealand… Audio

Government unveils action plan to tackle child abuse; Labour reacts to Vulnerable Children white paper; Judge in Bain compensation case paid $300,000 so far; NZers using more anti depressants; Police… Audio

World economic outlook darkens but not for New Zealand; Greeks protest Merkel's visit; Use of benefit sanctions more than doubles over five years; Widow charged over Easy Rider sinking; Youth wage… Audio

Fresh concerns over Chinese telecommunications company; US Congress wants Chinese company shut out; Government is accused of not addressing child poverty; Red Cross to give second round of Winter… Audio

The Prime Minister and his visit to Tinseltown; Greens propose monetary policy restraints, Govt responds; NZ Govt accused of 'dragging feet' in expediting protection for translators in Afghanistan… Audio

It's a year today since the Rena struck a reef off Tauranga .. how much of the wreck will remain off the coast? Has Mitt Romney gained enough momentum from the first television debate to close the gap… Audio

PM will hope to put Dotcom saga behind him for now; Is John Key's 'loose' political style starting to unravel; Dotcom lawyer calling for independent investigation; Tyson tour promoter vows to fight… Audio

Warning from Australia on National Standards; Independent inquiry expected into Rena disaster; Tauranga Mayor says Rena settlement disappointing; PM says some might see police inquiry into illegal… Audio

High level official sent to review GCSB operations; Treasury paints gloomy picture for economy; Inquiry into substandard conditions for Samoan migrants; NZ bundled out of T20 World Cup after… Audio

The latest on the controversial new search and surveillance legislation enacted into law today; ACC sensitive claimants take mass action for privacy breaches; US military death toll in Afghan conflict… Audio

The police are called in to investigate the construction manager of Christchurch's CTV building. Opposition political parties are calling for a full and independent inquiry into the Dotcom spying… Audio

Doubt cast on Bamiyan being safe for PRT team; PM under pressure over Dotcom spy scandal; Joyce says opposition should support new mines; Forest & Bird on call to withdraw legal challenge against… Audio

The world health organisation has put out a global alert about previously unknown and deadly virus. Audio

Miners head to Parliament, Future of Greymouth in doubt following mine closure, Opposition parties say GCSB error happened because NZ Govt too keen to pander to US, New SARS-like virus prompts global… Audio

Taliban weapons dealer responsible for NZ attack detained, Miners to ask government for help to keep Spring Creek open, Anger at paper's decision to publish standards data online, Education Minister… Audio