Geoff Robinson
Top Stories for Friday 29 June 2012
How much of a blow does yesterday's High Court ruling deliver to the extradition case against Kim Dotcom? The new deal to rebuild public confidence in the ACC ..advocates say they're far from… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 28 June 2012
Why did Tariana Turia learn about a troubled Maori Women's Refuge from Winston Peters, rather than her own officials? More ACC claimants reveal personal dealings with the Corporation to highlight… Audio
ACC leak victim feels 'suicidal' after privacy breach
A woman with a sensitive ACC claim who's had her privacy breached says the 250 dollars compensation she's been offered makes her feel sick to the stomach, setting back her progress and forcing her to… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 27 June 2012
Sale of share in public assets becomes reality;New Zealand fund managers welcome asset sales;ACC leak victim feels 'suicidal' after privacy breach;Builder says he couldn't wait to leave CTV days… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 22 June 2012
Junior All Blacks facing rape allegations in South Africa, Unfair zoning may be nationwide problem, Fonterra farmers face new vote on share trading scheme and Key witness in CTV Building collapse… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 25 June 2012
Narrow victory for Muslim Brotherhood in Egyptian election; researcher says schools use zones to exclude poor children; tension rises over shooting of Turkish jet by Syrian forces; dairy farmer's… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 22 June 2012
Rescue efforts under way from both Australia and Indonesia as boats carrying up to two hundred asylum seekers capsize in the Indian Ocean. The Bali bombmaker is sentenced to 20 years in jail and more… Audio
Former Egyptian leader fighting for life
As tensions simmer in Egypt over control of the country, the ousted president, Hosni Mubarak is believed to be fighting for his life in hospital. Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 21 June 2012
Short window of hope for Greece: economist; Petrol price drop a welcome relief; Petrol prices reflect uncertainty in Europe; Opposition parties claim success in delaying asset sales; Friends and… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 20 June 2012
Opposition uses delaying tactics over asset sales legislation; Coalition govt in Greece closer to reality; Government makes another 1.2b pledge to IMF; Labour says Dunne is breaking election promise… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 19 June 2012
Prime Minister won't rule out introducing league tables; Teachers say league tables take New Zealand down the wrong path; Greece faces complex post-election challenges; PM says surplus not at any… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 18 June 2012
Europe on tenterhooks as Greeks vote on their future; France holds run-off parliamentary election; figures show Pakeha families avoiding low decile schools; will Flexi-Super be the compromise… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 15 June 2012
Government told to back away from TPP; Rowing champ says Olympic bid is on track, despite crash; Egyptian parliament declared invalid; Auckland mayor heads off Pacific backlash; Mixed Ownership Model… Audio
70 years today since US Marines arrived in New Zealand
Today marks 70 years since the US Marines landed in Wellington during the Second World War. Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 14 June 2012
NZ to give foreign investors right to sue govt in trade talks; Trade minister discusses leaked trade talks documents; Doha fire caused by a fluorescent light failure; Prime Minister stands by his ACC… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 13 June 2012
Tony Ryall says govt grappling with paying for disability;Calls for clean sweep of wider ACC board;New bill will tighten cost controls on councils;Opposition parties warn asset sales will put… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 12 June 2012
Law Society objects to court charges for child custody disputes; Smoking ban could be put in place across Auckland; Gisborne lawyer and former Maori Party candidate struck off; Auckland councillors… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 11 June 2012
John Key back from Europe and facing the polls; Police net tightens on man alleged to have shot officer; grim predictions on future savings costs; Dark Sky Reserve in Mackenzie/Aoraki area; extreme… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 7 June 2012
With icy conditions overnight in the South ..a call for more help for those living in Canterbury's quake damaged homes. National's political allies baulk at the idea of courts ordering some parents… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 6 June 2012
Union says 2000 schools will lose teachers; Education Minister responds to criticisms; ACC's claim of threat 'lack credibility' - Greens; authorities watch for snow and rain across the country; mid… Audio