Geoff Robinson

At least seven presidential candidates and hundreds of opposition supporters have been arrested after clashes with police in the former Soviet republic of Belarus. Audio

A mining geologist helping to monitor the Pike River coal mine says it could be months before the mine is safe to enter. Audio

Phil Kafcaloudes with news from Australia. Audio

Parents in South Dunedin are in limbo as they await the government's decision on possible closures for primary schools in the area. Audio

Gays serving in the US military are welcoming a landmark decision by the US Senate to repeal the so-called 'Don't ask, don't tell' policy. Audio

Earlier on the programme, we heard from Bernie Monk, a spokesperson for the families of Pike River miners. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Department of Labour is being accused of poor and inaccurate reporting of injuries in the workplace this year. Audio

Shareholders in Pike River Coal are being asked to let contractors take precedence in the company's receivership. Audio

Christchurch businesses, councils, MPs and individuals have banded together to turn the rubble of the Canterbury earthquake green. Audio

The UN Security Council is holding an emergency meeting as tensions between North and South Korea intensify. Audio

Five government departments have told the Cabinet of their concerns about a proposed law allowing parents to split their income for tax purposes. Audio

It's still not clear just who will pay the eleven billion dollar bill to pay for the leaky homes problem. Audio

Rain has brought relief to some of the country's worst drought-hit farms. Audio

Hundreds of New Zealanders have been caught up in the snow chaos that is gripping Europe - just days before Christmas. Audio

Hundreds of New Zealanders flying to and from the United Kingdom have had their Christmas travel plans disrupted because of bad weather closing some of England's biggest airports. Audio

Ratepayers could be facing a hefty bill following a Supreme Court ruling that the liability of fixing two apartment buildings on the North Shore rests with the Auckland Council. Audio

Another government department may take over Pike River, More job losses huge blow to Greymouth, Aid agencies cry foul over funding rejections, Christmas Island shipwreck toll rises to thirty, Half of… Audio

Review says Auckland lab transition was flawed and inadequate, Power prices spike after generators restrict power supply, Grey District Mayor says he'll defend miner's family fund, Twenty seven asylum… Audio

The New Zealander appointed to chair the world's climate change negotiations says it will be a daunting task to create a replacement for the Kyoto Protocol. Audio