Sean Plunket
Top Stories for 4 September 2008
Defence force problems, Pakistan PM assassination attempt, EFA, Aucklands homeless. Audio
Australia Correspondent - Phil Kafcaloudes
The latest from across the ditch including Striking Fairfax Media journalists and the Wallabies sink to biggest ever loss. Audio
Waiheke Ferry Protest
The group of Waiheke residents behind the protest say the cost of traveling has increased by 52 percent in the past 6 years. Audio
Central District Rest Home Contract Terminated
Ranfurly Manor that is run by Silvercare Ltd, which is currently under statutory management, is expected to close by next year. Audio
Republicans Gathering to Nominate John McCain
But with their four-day national convention in Minneapolis due to start today, Hurricane Gustav is threatening to derail it. Audio
SFO Investigation Could Take Weeks
This is despite Winston Peters's lawyer Peter Williams saying the SFO could clear up the matter in 5 minutes. Audio
Top Stories for 1 September 2008
Top Stories for September 1 2008, Labour party list, Hurricane Gustav and violent weekend in South Auckland Audio
Listener Emails and Texts
The live appearance of Winston Peters has resulted in a flood of e-mails and texts. Audio
Pie Nutrition
Two pies a day isn't everyone's idea of good nutrition, but that's what's being fed to offenders serving PD work in Taranaki. Audio
Emergency Services Prepare For Severe Flooding
State Highway One is closed between Seddon and Cheviot and local councils are dealing with landslips in many places. Audio
Labour And National Largely Agree on Road Tolls
Despite two days of political name calling it seems Labour and National largely agree on road tolls. Audio
Meteor Prompts Calls to Police
Among those who saw the bright flash was eyewitness Phil Martell, who was having dinner with his family in the Skytower. Audio
North Canterbury Weather Update - Metservice
Eric Brenstrum of the metservice gives us an update on the conditions in North Canterbury. Audio
North Canterbury Hammered By Heavy Rain
In Kaikoura, it's been raining heavily all night and that is already causing problems. Audio
Emergency Services Brace Themselves - North Canterbury
State Highway One is closed between Seddon and Cheviot, and there is already some localised flooding and slips on many roads. Audio
Flooding Hits North Canterbury
The settlement of Amberley Beach has been on evacuation alert and emergency services have been sandbagging parts of Waimakariri. Audio
Rape Bail Decision Sparks Widespread Criticism
The bail decision by the Hamilton Youth Court Judge Denise Clark saw the 14-year-old return to the school. Audio
Protest March Against Boobs on Bikes
Police have approved a protest march against the Boobs on Bikes parade, which will proceed it by just half a block. Audio
