Ali Ventura

Story of the Day for Monday for 15 July 2019. Audio

What the Panellists Penny Ashton and Bernard Hickey have been thinking. Audio

An extreme marriage proposal has gone viral. A man faked a kidnapping before proposing. Ali Ventura asks why extreme proposals are popular. Audio

A case of confusion for many who heard the line up of the Jeddah World Fest with month. The concert is being held in Saudi Arabia and the headline act is Nicki Minaj. Ali Ventura explains why some are… Audio

It's a trope that never gets old in romcoms and tv shows - platonic friendship blossoming into great romantic love. But real life isn't a movie and declaring your love for a friend can be disastrous.

Producer Ali Ventura previews the release of the movie Avengers Endgame and tries to explain why it's such a big deal. Audio

Our producer Ali Ventura has been organising RNZ's live coverage of the event and is with us from North Hagley Park. Audio

This weekend there was one word on the lips of music fans: PHAROS. Rapper Childish Gambino - AKA Donald Glover - choose New Zealand for a one-of-a-kind concert, or as he called it, an "experience".  Audio

What is the smallest creature on earth visible to the naked eye? Do you require an NZ ID to purchase alcohol at Countdown? If so, why? Audio

Treaty of Waitangi, confidentiality and job interviews and speed camera tolerance. Audio

A new take on the idea of the hive mind. Audio

Muscle cancer,slow driving and pollution, and assault on the sports field. Audio

Some people say they cannot help their loud sneezing, and are tired of being given a hard time about it. Audio

The rain while still heavy, is taking a back seat to the wind now it's really picking up out there. Audio