Sean Plunket
Top Stories for 2 July 2008
National wants another email investigation, Kiwirail, Maternity Services review and Radio New Zealand Sport. Audio
Greens Want to Invoke Sportiong Sanctions on Zimbabwe
The Green Party is urging New Zealand Cricket to invoke sporting sanctions on Zimbabwe. Audio
Riding to Work in State Owned Trains
For the first time in 15 years thousands of commuters are riding to work in state owned trains. Audio
Marathon Runner Makes Olympic Team
Runner Liza Hunter-Galvan has won her marathon battle to be allowed to compete in the Olympic Games. Audio
Major Oil Companies Being Offered Way Into Iraq's Oil Industry
Major oil companies are being offered a way into Iraq's oil industry after decades of isolation. Audio
Emissions Trading Legislation Struggles to Muster Numbers
The Government's flagship emissions trading legislation won't be back before Parliament for at least three more weeks. Audio
Police Continue to Hunt For Man
The police will continue to scour bush close to Wanganui today as they hunt a man wanted. Audio
PGG Wrightson, Silver Fern Farms Enter Partnership
PGG Wrightson's has offered to buy half of the struggling meat processor, Silver Fern Farms. Audio
Negotiations Went to Midnight Deadline
Negotiations went to the midnight deadline last night - our political editor Brent Edwards has been following developments. Audio
Ferry and Rail Back in Government Control
From midnight, control of New Zealand's rail and Interislander ferry operations passed back into government hands. Audio
Parliament Recycle Waste Ending up in Land Fill
Supposedly green savvy parliamentary services have been left red faced over their composting record. Audio
Secretary of Defence Accepts Criticisms
A report on ten major acquisition projects found it was impossible to keep track of escalating budgets. Audio
Biofuel-Powered Earthrace Boat Close to Finish Line
The trimaran is currently passing through the Mediterranean destined for the port of Sagunto in Spain. Audio
Erakovic Through to The Third Round
Marina Erakovic's winning streak at Wimbledon has continued overnight with her downing German Julia Goerges. Audio
Auditor-General Has Criticised Defence Over-spend
The Auditor-General has slated the handling of major spending projects by the Ministry of Defence. Audio
Car Technology That Slows Speeding drivers
If you tend to have a lead foot while driving - Australian officials could have the answer. Audio
Politicians Already Squabbling Over Referendum Date
Parliament's Clerk is checking signatures before declaring whether people opposed to the legislation have got enough signatures. Audio
Consumer Confidence at 17-Year Low
Fuel and food prices are being blamed for the slump. Audio
