Ali Jones
Panel says
What the Panelists Chris Clarke and Heather Roy want to talk about. Chris praises the work of librarians and Heather takes issues with people being "honoured and humbled". Audio
'Miss' or 'Doctor'
An Australian academic has sparked debate about whether she was being precious, or calling out sexism, when she pulled up airline Qantas for calling her "Miss" instead of "Doctor". Audio
Hollywood heartthrob Burt Reynolds dies
Hollywood star Burt Reynolds has died of a heart attack at age 82. The Oscar nominee is best known for his roles in Smokey and The Bandit, Boogie Nights and Deliverance. Audio
Provincial fund problems
Shane Jones $1 billion dollar provincial fund is facing heat again. It's been revealed a proposed cultural centre in the Northland town of Kawakawa, costing $2.4 million dollars, will only create 3… Audio
Cops struggling to make ends meet
An Auckland officer says his younger colleagues are struggling to make ends meet, in a letter to the police association. Audio
Performance reviews for Ministers
Former minister Peter Dunne has suggested that ministers can't be expected to know exactly how to do their job immediately, they should have more help in the form of training and should be subjected… Audio
Curran quits
Embattled minister Clare Curran has resigned, saying the pressure on her had become "intolerable". Audio
The Panel with Ali Jones and Damian Chistie (Part 2)
Hollywood star Burt Reynolds has died of a heart attack at age 82. The Oscar nominee is best known for his roles in Smokey and The Bandit, Boogie NIghts and Deliverance. We ask the panelists what… Audio
The Panel with Ali Jones and Damian Chistie (Part 1)
Embattled minister Clare Curran has resigned, saying the pressure on her had become "intolerable". She'll remain the MP for Dunedin South but Kris Faafoi will take over role as broadcasting minister… Audio
Is it time for free dental care?
Political commentator Bryce Edwards has written an opinion piece today saying the campaign for free universal dental care must continue. Oral health is separate from general health so doesn't come… Audio
The debate over Bible in schools
The debate over whether bible lessons should be taught in state schools is going to the high court. Betsy Tipping took her son out of school because she was unhappy volunteers were teaching their view… Audio
What to do about cats
Cat owners are concerned about a plan to reduce the radius of notification for a deadly poison. Some are worried pet cast could accidentally come across the poison. Audio
No money left for homeless man
Mark D'Amico and Kate McClure raised more than $400,000 US dollars for homeless man Johnny Bobbitt, who gave his last $20 to the woman after her car ran out of petrol. But the money is now gone. Audio
Penny Bright's legacy
Longtime activist Penny Bright is spending her final days in hospital. She has inoperable stage three ovarian cancer. Many are celebrating her unrelenting work for transparency in Auckland politics.
…Lower speeds in Auckland
Officials are considering lower speeds and more red light cameras to reduce the road toll in Auckland. Over the last three years the number of deaths and injuries has increased by more than 70… Audio
Napier's strained water system
Napier residents are being asked not to flush the toilet or take baths to reduce the strain on the wastewater system after torrential rain. It's not the first time Napier's aging system has been… Audio
Clare Curran fumbles
Embattled Broadcasting Minister Clare Curran struggled to explain her use of a personal Gmail account for Government business in question time yesterday. Audio
The Panel with Ali Jones and Damian Chistie (Part 2)
Mark D'Amico and Kate McClure raised more than $400,000 US dollars for homeless man Johnny Bobbitt, who gave his last $20 to the woman after her car ran out of petrol. Strangers sent in money for Mr… Audio
The Panel with Ali Jones and Damian Chistie (Part 1)
Embattled Broadcasting Minister Clare Curran struggled to explain her use of a personal Gmail account for Government business in question time yesterday. Ms Curran stumbled though her answer, and the… Audio