Michelle Boag

Here's an explanation for all of those people who jump on a chair because of a tiny spider in the corner. The British actor Rowan Atkinson has waded into a row about ageism on TV. It's been revealed… Audio

Some Investors in the failed Lombard Finance company are calling for Sir Douglas Graham to be stripped of his knighthood following his conviction today. Concerns about "cultural safety" have burst the… Audio

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Topics - Does it matter that a million eligible voters should choose to abstain? The Kapiti Elder community has been involved in a ground breaking project designed to start a conversation in the… Audio

Topics - The Prime Minister, John Key, expects deals to be signed with United Future and ACT by the end of this week, as negotiations continue to form the new Government. Phil Goff has confirmed that… Audio

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So, is the tea party tape taking its toll on John Key? Audio

There's a long, hot, dry summer on the way thanks to a returning La Nina weather pattern. The UN Security Council has voted unanimously to lift the no-fly zone over Libya on October 31 and end its… Audio

It's been a strange transition for many New Zealanders this week, from the six-week festival of the oval ball to the cut and thrust of a very short election campaign. The Labour Party chose to use the… Audio

Topics - Latest crime statistics show the number of murders is at a 25 year low. The operators of a helicopter that was used to take aerial photos of a rugby world cup match say they were warned they… Audio

Topics - All Blacks fans are still coming to terms with the news that their star first five-eigth Dan Carter has been ruled out of the remainder of the Rugby World Cup because of a serious groin… Audio

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Topis - There are calls for the Government and insurance companies to give a fairer deal to homeowners in Christchurch's quake-hit red zone who can't rebuild on their land. Audio

Topics - Auckland transport bosses have been having emergency meetings today to work out what went wrong on Friday. Its has been and gone with the world remembering the day of the terrorist attacks… Audio

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Topics - The Broadcasting Standards Authority has fined a Wellington man $50 for what it called a "frivolous and trivial" complaint, in which he alleged TVNZ inaccurately reported the distance of a… Audio

Topics - Snow is falling again in Wellington after a short period of clear skies. A dozen leading health and medical experts have criticised the government for failing to tackle New Zealand's… Audio

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Bankers and finance workers in the UK have received bonuses totaling £14billion this year; Developments in the Epsom electorate; The Professional Firefighters Union has filed notice of strike action.

Further aftershocks in Christchurch; John Key has announced that a contingent of US Marines will be visiting our shores next year; John Key in the USA. Audio