Geoff Robinson
Top Stories for Monday 27 January 2013
Govt quick to dismiss Green education policy; Political commentators discuss expectations for Cunliffe speech; Otago helicopter rescues NZ man from foreign fishing ship; A week on from Eketahuna… Audio
New teaching structures welcomed but experts say more to do
Education experts have reacted warmly to the government's plans for new teaching structures, but say broader issues like poverty and children's health also need to be tackled. Audio
Top Stories for Friday 24 January 2014
Teachers, principals welcome new roles; New policy not addressing underlying problem - principal; Labour is vying for all seven Maori seats; Queensland fruitfly in Whangarei; John Key says education… Audio
Geoff Robinson's favourite summer song
As many of you know, Morning Report presenter Geoff Robinson recently announced he will retire in April - after more than 30 years presenting the programme. But before he took a break from the mic, he… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 20 December 2013
Bad news for Christchurch City Council, the rebuild will cost more than they budgetted for and they haven't got the money to pay for it. Len Brown wants to move on but one of his main accusers says… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 18 December 2013
Labour says SAS soldiers are so poorly supplied some are buying their own tactical equipment online. We have the latest developments on our landfarming of mining waste story and GlaxoSmithKline to… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 17 December 2013
Impact of fracking and landfarming questioned; Big quake rocks Fiordland; New alcohol laws from midnight; Film makers welcome government rebate decision for their industry; Harawira defends trip to… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 13 December 2013
Pike families still want to pursue criminal charges against Peter Whittall;CTU wants to take a closer look at the deal;Simon Bridges responds;Government decides not to give Nepata brothers extra… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 12 December 2013
Independent panel seeks major changes in disability care; Search continues for Australian man missing for five days; Deaf community outraged over 'fake' Nelson Mandela interpreter; GM to end… Audio
Reviews on second Hobbit film
Reviews for Peter Jackson's latest Hobbit instalment have been largely positive although one reviewer suggested it was a gap filler in the trilogy. Audio
Top Stories for Friday 6 December 2013
Chris Cairns demands to know why his name has been linked to the international inquiry into cheating in cricket. A crucial meeting today over Chorus' contract to roll out ultra fast broadband and he's… Audio
Geoff Robinson's former Morning Report co-presenters reminisce
A look back on the career of the venerable Geoff Robinson by former Morning Report co-hosts Maggie Barry, Sean Plunket, Peter Sledmere, and Lindsay Perigo, and comment from Prime Minister John Key… Audio
Presenters reflect on Geoff Robinson
A look back on the career 'to date' of the venerable Geoff Robinson, who will be retiring as Morning Report host in April next year. Audio
Geoff Robinson announces retirement
Radio New Zealand National presenter and host of NZ's top rating morning news programme, Geoff Robinson, is to retire in April next year after a broadcasting career spanning more than 40 years. Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 28 November 2013
Northland anti-mining groups to blockade SH1; Research says school national standards doing more harm than good; Education Minister defends National Standards; Crown to argue Dotcom search warrants… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 26 November 2013
Oil company Anadarko says it started its drilling programme off the Raglan coast a few hours ago. The government's plan to further protect the Mauis dolphins is criticised for not going far enough and… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 25 November 2013
All Blacks have last gasp win over Ireland to clinch perfect season;Irish rue missing a rare chance to win;Guy family want Ewen Macdonald to serve full sentence;Iran agrees to halt nuclear… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 22 November 2013
A furious Gerry Brownlee gives the new Christchurch City Council an ultimatum over a new development plan. British police say they've made arrests in the country's worst case of domestic slavery and… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 21 November 2013
The government demands answers about how high profile Northlander Alan Titford could run for mayor while in jail awaiting sentencing for serious crimes. A major restructuring of Christchurch City… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 20 November 2013
One NZ protestor released on bail in Russia;Opposition says Air NZ sale far from success;Herbert to quit if All Whites fail to pull off miracle against Mexico;Herbert's contribution to the game… Audio