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In part two, in another edition of Soapbox: The Panel edition, Sarah Bradley recounts her horror at being asked about a Super Gold Card, whilst still in her 50s. Then, an historic staircase was the… Audio

In part two, a new Labour Party policy offering low-cost loans to GPs setting up new practices has gone down well with many, but not all in the industry. Then, the annual manu competition to back the… Audio

In part two, a group of Hawkes Bay parents are outraged their school bus route has been cancelled with next-to-no notice. Then, an unsuspecting style of dance is enjoying a global resurgence - and… Audio

In part two, the UK is banning plastic-based wet wipes. Why won't New Zealand? Then, Warren 'Poppa' Ockwell has been spreading Christmas cheer for 25 years in Dunedin, building custom floats for the… Audio

In part two, the panel hears from the founder of a campaign to create a unified approach to respect: basically, we all have to treat each other much better! Then, cashless parking meters in Oamaru… Audio

In part two, local online retailers seem to be falling victim to mammoth international sites. It's called: the "Temu Effect". Then, Hamilton Gardens started charging entry fees. What has been the… Audio

In part two, Paul Glass is a blind man who was out for a walk with his guide dog Clayton last week, when he was attacked out of nowhere by another person's dog. Clayton has been left badly injured… Audio

In part two, the panel examines the Mamdani Effect and hears why politicians need to take notice of Zohran Mamdani and his effect on Gen z politics. Then, we return to Barry the Dog, left in SPCA care… Audio

In part two, the government's smartphone ban in schools wasn't met with enthusiasm by everyone, but a new ERO report says it's been a success so far. Stratford High School principal Cameron Stone… Audio

In part two: Northland has always been notorious for its power cuts, but havoc wreaked by recent outages has called into question the robustness of the network. Far North Mayor Moko Tepania says a… Audio

In part two, a listener shares her view that truck drivers aren't sharing the road safely. Then, the annual Southern Artisan Christmas Fete of on this weekend to offer an alternative to end-of-year… Audio

In part two, the must-win Lotto draw is this Saturday and it's reached $55 million. What would you do with that kind of dump into your account? We talk to someone who has advised previous winners and… Audio

In part two, after last night's discussion around chip seal versus asphalt, we have a real life roading engineer on the show to lay down the law. Then, a new cover of Maranga Ake Ai is about to drop… Audio

In part two, there's outrage amongst residents in Papamoa about council plans to resurface their roads in chip seal. Which would you prefer: asphalt or chip seal? Then, Annie Baxter, captain of the… Audio

In part two, it's been revealed that private prison operator Serco is eyeing up our public hospital infrastructure. Would you be happy with Serco running the health system? Then, Age Concern Whanganui… Audio

In part two, supermarket competition is cause for much concern in New Zealand, with prices squeezing every cent out of shoppers. But what about a co-operatively run supermarket? Nelson based… Audio

In part two, a 120-year-old kauri villa once home to writer Robin Hyde is set for demolition - but some literary heavyweights have signed a petition to see the building moved, rather than demolished… Audio

In part two, Waikanae locals are pushing back against developers bounding into town with high density houses. Then, new noise rules in Dunedin are being hailed a success for all. New CBD houses will… Audio

In part two, some P.E. teachers aren't happy about the new draft curriculum for the subject - the subject's head at Onslow College, Ben Rogers, brings his reaction. Then, machine knitting used to me… Audio

In part two, residents in the West Auckland suburb of Titirangi are fed up after dealing with a single lane road for nearly three years. Then, a Pétanque player made sporting history over the weekend… Audio