Sean Plunket

One of the biggest industrial agreements to be renegotiated since the recession, starts today with Westpac workers seeking a 5.9 per cent pay rise. Audio

New Zealand Post is pressing the Government to invest one hundred million dollars in Kiwibank. Audio

Just days out from the government's decision about mining on the conservation estate, it's been reported the mining company, Newmont Waihi Gold, pays no royalties on the gold and silver it extracts… Audio

The Labour Party says the government's decision to ban smoking in prisons is ill thought out and will dangerously increase tensions between guards and inmates. Audio

fillPrison officers warn a smoking ban could make some inmates more violent, The Energy Minister says iwi have no power to veto oil exploration off East Cape, The Police suspect foul play in the death… Audio

The All Whites bow out of the world cup unbeaten after a nil all draw with Paraguay. New Australian Prime Minister Julia Guillard could call an election as early as September and Labour is the… Audio

The government is proposing a radical overhaul of securities law aimed at aiding investors in failed firms like Blue Chip, that fall outside the current law. Audio

If New Zealand wins against Paraguay, they're assured a place in the next round, and if they lose, the All Whites will be flying home regardless of the result between Italy and Slovakia. Audio

Heads roll in Washington as Barack Obama sacks Stanley McChrystal, Whaling talks reach stalemate in Morocco, Ricki Herbert says the All Whites are up to the challenge of Paraguay, and in our top story… Audio

The top military commander in Afghanistan summoned to home to explain what he said about the Obama administration. How good are the police at changing their culture over sexual assault and deadlock at… Audio

Apparently, women are more malleable and inclined to proffer their phone numbers when soothed by the romance of music. Audio

Top stories including: Police Commissioner's challenge to Maori Party MP; Allan Hubbard rebuts charges; PM to establish Parliamentary protests protocol; Japan's whaling compromise; Australian soldiers… Audio

It's two days to go before the kick off of the football world cup in South Africa and excitement is reaching fever pitch. Audio

The Department of Conservation is forging ahead with plans to allow more businesses to use DOC land for commercial projects, despite fears the move will compromise wildlife protection. Audio

It's expected some Labour MP's will be embarrassed by the information, and Shane Jones - the former building and construction minister - is understood to be one of them. He talks to Sean Plunket. Audio

Residents in Otahuhu are asking why it took police several days to respond to calls about an abandoned car, which was later found to contain a homemade bomb. Audio

The trial of the anti-whaling activist, Pete Bethune, ends in Tokyo today. Sean Plunket spoke to Mr Bethune's wife, Sharyn. Audio

A number of Labour MP's can expect to be asked today to explain their credit card spending. Audio

Auckland's local government amalgamation is now official but will it be any cheaper or more efficient. Emotional scenes in Turkey at the funerals of the nine activists killed in the Israeli commando… Audio

A 7.2 earthquake hits north of Vanuatu, Tsunami warnings are issued for neighbouring island groups. How did Otorohanga lose its 111 call system for three hours this week and more severe weather… Audio