Geoff Robinson
Top Stories for Monday 2 September 2013
Evidence of Sarin in Syria as Obama delays strike;New Zealand journalist released in Cairo;Labour's would be leaders show united front despite rivalry;Labour leaders contenders boost calls for… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 30 August 2013
Signs that America's and Britain's push for a military strike against Syria is stalling. A New Zealand journalist is detained while on assignment for Al Jazeera in Cairo and New Zealand infant formula… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 29 August 2013
Britain calls for Security Council support for a military strike against Syria, but Russia says no. More botchup than botulism, we examine why the testing was wrong and Facebook reveals how often… Audio
US ready to strike Syria
The United States Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel says the American military is ready to launch an attack on Syria if president Obama gives the order. Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 28 August 2013
US ready to strike Syria; Short sharp strike on Syria expected; Police say homicide suspect has killed himself; Fonterra payout could still take a hit; Housing intensification to dominate Auckland… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 27 August 2013
Syria gas attack, Labour leadership, police compensation, superannuation, Chch Quake Outcasts, suicide figures. Audio
Top Stories for Monday 26 August 2013
Labour leadership, Syria, Manuka honey labels, Ranfurly shield, Auckland transport ticketing. Audio
Top Stories for Friday 23 August 2013
We look at the race to be the new leader of the Labour Party. We hear from the caucus, the party, and the unions over who should take on John Key at next year's election and we look ahead to another… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 22 August 2013
John Key on the passing of the GCSB bill and continuing public concerns over spying. PM says no ministers complained about Henry inquiry and David Bain suffers a setback in the courts over his… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 21 August 2013
Banks, buyers, economists sceptical of Reserve Bank loan policy;Economics correspondent discusses RBNZ move;Parliament to debate GCSB Bill for final time;Govt floats Genesis despite money still owing… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 20 August 2013
GCSB bill, Novopay, Seddon earthquake, Egypt, dairy testing, Oscar Pistorius. Audio
Top Stories for Monday 19 August 2013
Earthquake Commission staff are to inspect properties in Seddon today as rain poses a new threat. Egypt's military appeals for unity after another violent weekend in the country and more than thirty… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 9 August 2013
Tiwai Point contract sorted, now the Government can part privatise Meridian Energy, Fonterra starts to answer some of the questions its been avoiding over the Contamination and obesity takes over from… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 2 August 2013
After weeks in hiding at Moscow airport, whistleblower Edward Snowden is granted asylum by Russia. Opposition parties accuse the Prime Minister of "shafting" the head of Parliamentary Service and the… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 31 July 2013
Release of journalist's emails condemned; Political journalists discuss impact of phone log leak; Radio New Zealand's political editor analyses phone log leak; Bradley Manning found not guilty of… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 26 July 2013
Speed is believed to be the cause of of Spain's worst train disaster. Filming on Peter Jackson's Tolkien movies ends today and a Public meeting on the GCSB Bill tells MPs to "grow some backbone and… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 25 July 2013
The Earthquake Commission (EQC) criticised for misleading and inadequate measurements on housing foundations when assessing damage to Canterbury homes; Wellington historic building champions vow to… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 24 July 2013
Earthquake insurance, Seddon dam, royal baby, Auckland rents, Harawira court case, smuggling lawyer case, China quake, South Korea Free Trade Agreement talks. Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 23 July 2013
Wellington expected to be business as usual; Greens say GCSB bill changes 'cosmetic' only; Winston Peters on GCSB law changes; Monarchists welcome news of royal baby; Kaikoura shocked by latest seal… Audio
Australasian geography confuses Las Vegas newspaper
The earthquake has been reported around the world, but the subtleties of New Zealand geography escaped the Guardian Express in Las Vegas. Audio