Ali Jones

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

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 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

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

An Auckland officer says his younger colleagues are struggling to make ends meet, in a letter to the police association.  Audio

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

Embattled minister Clare Curran has resigned, saying the pressure on her had become "intolerable".  Audio

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

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 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

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

What the Panelists Ali Jones and Damian Chistie want to talk about. Audio

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

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. 

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 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

Embattled Broadcasting Minister Clare Curran struggled to explain her use of a personal Gmail account for Government business in question time yesterday.  Audio

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