Geoff Robinson

The growing backlash against the government's education reforms and signs its political partners are getting nervous. As the violence in Syria escalates, the United States accuses Russia of… Audio

Firefighters in Doha tell of the devastating scene as they tried in vain to rescue children trapped in this week's shopping mall fire. The parents of the triplets killed in the fire speak of the… Audio

Police were seeking Waimate man the day of his disappearance; Police were investigating Frandi before deaths; vineyard owner says "death of Czech worker is incomprehensible"; Qatar Crown Prince calls… Audio

The victim of the convicted rapist and former police officer, Brad Shipton, says the last thing she wants to be dealing with is the possibility he might talk to the media. Audio

Authorities confirm NZers killed in shopping mall fire in Dubai; NZ correspondent in Doha was in mall prior to blaze; Waimate homicide inquiry to focus on identification; Government accused of trying… Audio

NZ fails to meet Earth Summit Commitments, aged care pay rates, gay adoption debate, Houla massacre, coastal shipping regulations, bodies found in Waimate. Audio

It's been called drab, dull and the "yawn" budget ..but is it just what the economy needs? We'll have a special panel with us to review Bill English's fourth Budget and we'll look at other news… Audio

Shane Jones says he'll take time to consider political future; Kim Dotcom back in court to fight to move back into his mansion; Dotcom lawyers say FBI has taken evidence without permission; English to… Audio

Dotcom's US lawyer says FBI unfairly intervening; Harsh words from judge as Emily Longley's killer sentenced; Fighter jets scrambled to escort US passenger plane; Cancellation of hydro dam scheme… Audio

Emily Longley's UK boyfriend guilty of her murder;All-night negotations settle long-running Affco dispute;Boy's body found in Manukau Harbour;Reoffending plan slated as pie in the sky;Corrections… Audio

The search is due to resume this morning for a father and child missing after their dinghy capsized in the Manukau Harbour. Police in Whanganui say they now know some of the movements of the person or… Audio

Britain issues a grim warning over the future of the Eurozone ahead of what looms as a crucial G8 summit this weekend. The Housing Minister explains why the government pulled the plug on its Gateway… Audio

First home buyer help withdrawn from state-owned development; Labour discusses plans for low income Hobsonville homes; Primary Teachers' warns of fewer teachers, bigger classes; Labour demands Banks… Audio

As Greece faces fresh elections, France has sworn in its new president, Francois Hollande. Audio

Rebekah Brooks, a close confidante of News Corp chief Rupert Murdoch, has been charged with interfering with a police investigation into a phone hacking scandal that has sent shockwaves through the… Audio

Greece to hold fresh elections; France's new president is sworn in; European markets fall after political and economic news; Rebstock appointment described as alarming by welfare advocate… Audio

Mana Party warns prescription price increase could have fatal consquences; unions baulk at proposed employment law changes; New Zealand photojournalist freed from a Zimbabwean prison; Elliot Turner… Audio

Turangi car crash, HIV positive primary school student, Avondale fruit fly, Monday-ising public holidays, Greece politics, tax cuts, internet acccess for schools. Audio

The new owner of the Pike River mine says it's possible miners' remains may never be recovered. A major threat to the horticulture industry; what are the chances a destructive fruit fly found in… Audio

Calls mount for tighter regulation of adventure tourism; Father of river boarding victim says change is too slow; Balloon operators say pilot error responsible for deaths; Ruatoki people to sue for… Audio