Sean Plunket
Top Stories for Friday 11 July 2008
Police officer killed, Five Mile Project, UK rugby stars found guilty, Zimbabwe parties talking and Maori Party back Fox. Audio
Chip Promotion Encouraged Excessive Consumption
The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint by the Ministry of Health about the trading card promotion. Audio
Tony Veitch Steps Down
Both The Radio Network and TVNZ say Tony Veitch will be on leave while he focuses on legal discussions related to the reports. Audio
Chilly Mornings
Last night was forecast to be one of the coldest of the year so far, with predictions of minus eight in some places. Audio
'Manukau Desperately Short of Front-Line Police'
Dick Quax says the city is short of nearly 200 police, and the council is considering employing private security guards. Audio
Newborn Suffers Injury After Delayed Hospital Transfer
The Health and Disability Commissioner investigated a complaint from a mother . Audio
Prison Guards Calling For Tasers After Attack
The guard remains in intensive care in hospital following the attack at Upper Hutt's Rimutaka Prison on Friday. Audio
Tibetan Monks Detained
Up to a thousand Tibetan monks have been detained by Chinese authorities amid fears they will spark further unrest. Audio
National Has No Plans to Sell TVNZ
National says it has no plans to sell TVNZ under its newly released broadcasting policy. Audio
Prime Minister Attacks National Party Leader
The Prime Minister has again attacked National Party leader John Key, accusing him of acting unethically. Audio
National Will End TVNZ Charter (Part2)
Trevor Mallard and Jonathan Coleman Talk with Sean Plunket about Charter. Audio
Nadal King of Wimbledon
Rafael Nadal has dethroned five-time champion Roger Federer as king of Wimbledon with an epic win. Audio
Progressive Party Launches Election Campaign
Labour's coalition partner, the Progressive Party, launched its election campaign at the weekend. Audio
Community Leaders Take Dim View of Triad Suggestions
Community leaders in south Auckland are taking a dim view of suggestions that triad gangs be used as Security. Audio
National Announces First Policy
After months of attacks, half promises and tit-bits, the National Party has finally announced a policy for this year's election. Audio
Minister's Reaction to Triad Suggestion
Acting Police Minister Phil Goff for his reaction to Mr Low's comments. Audio
