Sean Plunket
Electoral Finance Confusion
New confusion has emerged about exactly what is covered by the Electoral Finance Act. Audio
Japan Trade Agreement
The Government is claiming a breakthrough in negotiations for a trade agreement with Japan. Audio
Military Rulers Tightened Access
Aid workers now say the government has ereceted new checkpoints, preventing foreigns from entering the Irrawaddy delta region. Audio
Mary Anne Thompson PHD Under Question
Immigration minister Clayton Cosgrove Talks to Sean Plunket. Audio
Former Head Under Question
Former head of the immigration service, Mary Anne Thompson, does not have a doctorate from the London School of Economics. Audio
GP Computer Glitch (part 2)
An external review by the Ministry of Health is being launched to investigate the claims. Audio
Clinton Set to Win West Viginia
Obama is focusing on the bigger picture and November's election against Republican Senator John McCain. Audio
Australia's First Budget Under Kevin Rudd
The budget forecasts a 22 billion dollar surplus and tax cuts of 47 billion dollars. Audio
New Price Deal Won't Help Electricity Consumers
The Commerce Commission accepted Transpower's offer in return for a greater say over future investments in the national grid. Audio
Lack of Grazing Caused Meat Plant Closure
PPCS's plant near Dannevirke will shut its doors. Audio
Rescuers in China Racing Against Time
Chinese people living in New Zealand are raising money to send home some kind of relief to the victims of the earthquake. Audio
Act Party Up in Arms Over Tax Thresholds
New Zealanders on the average wage need a weekly tax cut of 35 dollars just to break even, according to the Act Party. Audio
Government Digs Deep to Upgrade Railways
The Govt has been waiting to settle the deal with Toll Holdings before committing itself to further investment in the track. Audio
Predictions of Further Meat Plant Shut Downs
The meat company PPCS plans to close its Oringi plant near Dannevirke, with the loss of 450 jobs. Audio
Death Toll After Earthquake Set to Rise
Rescue efforts are being hampered by heavy rain and badly damaged roads. Audio
Top Stories For 14 May 2008
Death toll to rise in china, former immigration head under investigation, Oringi meat plant closes and sport. Audio
America's Cup Match To Be Held in March 2009
In 10 months time it'll take place in Valencia or any other location chosen by Alinghi's yacht club Societe Nautique de Geneve. Audio
UN Secretary General - Immensely Frustrated
Ban Ki-moon has made repeated efforts to contact Myanmar's senior General, Than Shwe, but has been unable to speak to him. Audio
Rescue Operation After Earthquake
The destruction of homes and fears of aftershocks has led to thousands of people spending the night outside. Audio
