Sean Plunket
Marlborough mayor, Undie 500 host debate new rally
The Undie 500 student car rally has found a new home at last - on a farm in the small Marlborough town of Seddon. Audio
Wellington school collects buttons for Holocaust children
A tiny Wellington School has completed an enormous task. Audio
Roger Federer knocked out at Wimbledon
Another top scalp has been taken in Wimbledon with six times champion Roger Federer knocked out of competition by Czech Tomas Berdych. Audio
Air New Zealand rejects criticism of its Perpignan pilot
Air New Zealand is rejecting assertions an Air New Zealand pilot contributed to the crash of an Air New Zealand plane off the French coast in 2008. Audio
ETS to stop 19 million tonnes of emissions in first 3 years
After more than a decade of protests and political wrangling, the Government's Emissions Trading Scheme begins to hit the pockets of businesses and householders today. Audio
Bonding proves worth in retaining health professionals
The Government says a scheme to keep newly graduated doctors, nurses and midwives in hard-to-staff areas is more than proving its worth. Audio
Passenger transport, freight costs to rise on back of ETS
The introduction of the emissions trading scheme today is set to increase the cost of freighting goods and some forms of passenger transport. Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 30 June 2010
French prosecutors say pilot was to blame for an Air New Zealand plane's deadly plunge into the Mediterranean, The Government rejects Australia's offer to form a jont Anzac force in Afghanistan, The… Audio
Medical Council awaits penalty in Canterbury doctor case
The Medical Council is awaiting the penalty a disciplinary tribunal will impose on a Canterbury doctor found guilty of disgraceful conduct. Audio
Westpac bank workers want pay rise equal to inflation
One of the biggest industrial agreements to be renegotiated since the recession, starts today with Westpac workers seeking a 5.9 per cent pay rise. Audio
New Zealand Post urges government to invest in Kiwibank
New Zealand Post is pressing the Government to invest one hundred million dollars in Kiwibank. Audio
Newmont won't pay gold, silver royalties at Martha
Just days out from the government's decision about mining on the conservation estate, it's been reported the mining company, Newmont Waihi Gold, pays no royalties on the gold and silver it extracts… Audio
Ban on smoking: Aren't there greater prorities? says Labour
The Labour Party says the government's decision to ban smoking in prisons is ill thought out and will dangerously increase tensions between guards and inmates. Audio
Top Stories for Monday 28 June 2010
fillPrison officers warn a smoking ban could make some inmates more violent, The Energy Minister says iwi have no power to veto oil exploration off East Cape, The Police suspect foul play in the death… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 25 June 2010
The All Whites bow out of the world cup unbeaten after a nil all draw with Paraguay. New Australian Prime Minister Julia Guillard could call an election as early as September and Labour is the… Audio
Radical overhaul of securities law proposed
The government is proposing a radical overhaul of securities law aimed at aiding investors in failed firms like Blue Chip, that fall outside the current law. Audio
All Whites at mercy of complicated rules to progress
If New Zealand wins against Paraguay, they're assured a place in the next round, and if they lose, the All Whites will be flying home regardless of the result between Italy and Slovakia. Audio
Top Stories for 24 June 2010
Heads roll in Washington as Barack Obama sacks Stanley McChrystal, Whaling talks reach stalemate in Morocco, Ricki Herbert says the All Whites are up to the challenge of Paraguay, and in our top story… Audio
Top Stories for 23 June 2010
The top military commander in Afghanistan summoned to home to explain what he said about the Obama administration. How good are the police at changing their culture over sexual assault and deadlock at… Audio
Romantic music gets women giving out their numbers
Apparently, women are more malleable and inclined to proffer their phone numbers when soothed by the romance of music. Audio