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World at 5, is normally hosted by veteran broadcaster Paul Henry presenting a mix of current affairs, news as it happens, audience feedback and his own unique brand of entertaining talk. Not shy of controversy, Paul Henry interviews the newsmakers of the day.
Today on World at 5:
Geoff Bryan presents a news bulletin at the top of the hour, this is followed by a sport news bulletin and weather report. Before the show begins, the latest news headlines are repeated.
Today’s show is presented by Rachel Smalley who is sitting in for Paul Henry. Guests today include:
First day in parliament for new Labour leader, David Shearer. He speaks about how his first day back in parliament as leader went. Subject matter includes: Asset sales; Capital Gains Tax; the Syrian regime;
An update on news headlines with Geoff Bryan and a traffic report with Kelly Ashdown.
Cleaning up the Rena marine disaster - who will pay for the clean up? Environment Minister, Nick Smith talks live with Rachel about how the cost of this disaster will be met.
Geoff Bryan returns at 17:30 with the latest news, sport and weather report.
Andrew Patterson, Business Editor Radio Live analyses the latest business developments.
Father of 9 year old West Auckland school girl who has been subjected to months of abuse from the main perpetrator, her mother for some period. The mother was sentenced to 7 years and the father sentenced to 3 years (2 years non parole). Helen Castle (Radio Live Reporter) has been following this court case as it developed. She talks of the conversations she has had with the parents of this child.
Sandra Westbrook (UK Correspondent) discusses the latest news in England.
-60 Years on the throne for Queen Elizabeth
-Harry's comments regarding the Duke of Edinburgh as an integral part of her reign, the Queen would be lost without him
-Charles & Camilla visit to NZ
-200th anniversary of Charles Dickens birth
-NZ Waitangi Day revellers drunken display in London
Another traffic report is presented by Kelly Ashdown.
Rachel talks to Dr Jacqueline Beggs (Senior Lecturer in Entomology Auckland University) after a Nelson man was killed by a swarm of wasps in the Marlborough Sounds.