Alexia Russell
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Raybon Kan (Part 1)
NZ's job seekers face uphill battle amid Covid-19 impact; $175m arts and music package for NZ arts; Mailbag. Audio
What the Panellists are thinking about
Panellists Alexia Russell and Raybon Kan share what they've been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day with Robert Kelly
Donald Trump has signed an executive order to amend a piece of legislation called the Communications Decency Act. Audio
Marble run races gain popularity as sports fan seek online fun
Marble run race following online has exploded as sports fans around the world seek to find something to fill the void as mass cancellations across sporting codes mean there's no coverage to watch. Audio
Travel restrictions give people a chance to holiday at home
Border closures and self isolation rules for returning travellers given people an opportunity to holiday at home. The Panel looks at the potential best holiday hideaways in Aotearoa. Audio
A political party to push farming?
An opinion piece looks at whether a rural based political party would provide the National party with a coalition partner or simply erode their existing voter base in the regions. Audio
Wellington pub has a unique approach to St Paddy's celebration
A Wellington Irish pub has found a way to celebrate St Patrick's day ensuring that no-one who should be self isolating slips through the door. Audio
Aust. supermarkets move to special times for elderly shoppers
Australian supermarkets have special hours for the elderly and vulnerable to make sure they get their supplies amidst hoarding and bad behaviour in the aisles. We speak to Grey Power's Mac Welsh about… Audio
Today in music history for 17 March 2020
Today in music history in 1979, Gloria Gaynor started a four week run at number 1 in the Uk singles chart. Audio
It's predicted airlines will be broke by May
An aviation analysis centre is predicting that by the end of May most airlines in the world will be bankrupt. Audio
Tourism Industry Aotearoa reacts to economic package
Chief Executive of Tourism Industry Aotearoa, Chris Roberts joins the discussion on the impact the economic package will have on the ailing tourism industry. Audio
Government unveils economic package to mitigate impact
Dr Eric Crampton, Chief Economist at The New Zealand Initiative joins the Panel to talk about the economic package released by the government to help mitigate the impact of border restrictions. Audio
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Peter Dunne (Part 2)
Today in music history in 1979, Gloria Gaynor started a four week run at number 1 in the Uk singles chart. Australian supermarkets have special hours for the elderly and vulnerable to make sure they… Audio
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Peter Dunne (Part 1)
Dr Eric Crampton, Chief Economist at The New Zealand Initiative joins the Panel to talk about the economic package released by the government to help mitigate the impact of border restrictions. Chief… Audio
I've been thinking for 17 March 2020
What the panellists Alexia Russell and Peter Dunne have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 17 March 2020
Today Robert Kelly is looking at how humans find things out and whether or not socks are important. Audio
The pros and cons of working from home
An item caught our attention all about working from home, or attempting to work from home... Audio
Request for signs at polluted Wellington stream
The Karori community is asking for a toxic stream to get signage warning people of the risk - but that request has been refused. Audio
Outrage at decision to retire Holden brand
Australian Prime Minister says Australians fuming that GM dropping Holden brand, after $2 billion in taxpayer-funded subsidies. Audio
Questions raised over proposed Hamilton cat ban
A cat ban is being considered for a new development in Hamilton, in a bid to help protect a local native bat population. Audio