Andrew Hoggard

The International Red Cross has been slammed for it's decision to go public with the kidnapping of New Zealand nurse Louisa Akavi in Syria.  Audio

The iconic Parisian landmark the Notre Dame Cathedral went up in flames over night, collapsing the rood and main spire of the 850-year-old building.  Audio

What food/drink item would you consider essential in a bunker? Apparently coffee is not an essential item to have in a nuclear bunker. Since WW1 Switzerland encouraged all its citizend to stockpile… Audio

The iconic Parisian landmark the Notre-Dame Cathedral went up in flames over night, collapsing the rood and main spire of the 850-year-old building. A fire official has said the main structure has… Audio

What the Panelists Michele A'Court and Andrew Hoggard have been thinking about. Audio

The Twitter chief revealed last week that not only does he indulge in a daily ice bath, a five-mile walk to the office and up to two hours of meditation per day, he also doesn't eat.  Audio

It looks like sharing burned CDs with your mates is a thing of the past. About half of the 1000 people who took part in a study into pirating had ripped-off TV and film content at some point in the… Audio

The companies office says the brand 'Happy To Sit On Your Face' sunglasses is offensive. The Christchurch-based owner of the brand says she'll keep the name despite not being able to register it. Audio

A couple in New Plymouth had an abusive note slapped on their car which was parked in a mobility car park. Catherine Campbell is in renal failure, and undergoes dialysis on a regular basis.She doesn't… Audio

Ultrasonic pest control issues a high-pitched sound that's meant to deter birds and pests.Not only are there unknown health consequences for children, there are civil liberties worries as these… Audio

Where in NZ would you love to move to and why? Audio

South Island towns are trying to lure Aucklanders away from traffic congestion, parking woes and high house prices. A marketing campaign is inviting Aucklanders to Geraldine, Pleasant Point and… Audio

Increased car parking rates are taking their toll on visitors to Auckland's Middlemore Hospital.The fees were hiked by 10 per cent last month by at the car park that's managed by Secure Parking and… Audio

Long-running Labour Party member and former Labour MP John Tamihere has been given the cold shoulder by his party. The powers that be sent back his $100 membership fee and didn't renew it. Political… Audio

Another fire has broken out in the Nelson region. The Moutere fire is covering seven hectares and is being fought by three helicopters and two more are on the way. People in homes and businesses on a… Audio

Where in NZ would you love to move to and why? South Island towns are trying to lure Aucklanders away from traffic congestion, parking woes and high house prices. A marketing campaign is inviting… Audio

Another fire has broken out in the Nelson region. The Moutere fire is covering seven hectares and is being fought by three helicopters and two more are on the way. People in homes and businesses on a… Audio

Federated Farmers' mid-season survey has found the lowest level of confidence in the general economic outlook since 2009 - just after the Global Financial Crisis. We examine what's brought on the… Audio

A cafe owner in Nelson who banned children from his establishment is standing by his move. No one under 12 has been allowed in the cafe for the last two months and that won't change, the owner says… Audio