Bernard Hickey
Protecting infrastructure a climate change head-scratcher
See level rise is putting billions of dollars of NZ council infrastructure at risk - so a new report put out by LGNZ says. Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Bernard Hickey (Part 2)
What did you buy from YOUR school tuckshop? An Australian school canteen menu from 1974 is doing the rounds on social media ... and how times have changed ... The Education Ministry's released its… Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Bernard Hickey (Part 1)
See level rise is putting billions of dollars of NZ council infrastructure at risk - so a new report put out by LGNZ says. National says its new tax plan will give the average worker an extra $430 a… Audio
Should speeds be lowered to 80kmh?
A Stuff piece today suggests open road speed limits shouldn't be lowered to 80kmh despite the fact that research says it may save lives. The article says New Zealanders are staunchly opposed to the… Audio
Stats of the year
The statistics of the year from the Royal Statistical Society. The winning international statistic of the year was 90.5% - the proportion of plastic waste that has never been recycled. The top stats… Audio
Far more crimes than officially reported
The Justice Ministry's first crime and victims survey that suggests one million, eight hundred thousand were committed in New Zealand last year. That's about seven times the number reported to police… Audio
Panel says
What the panellists Bernard Hickey and Jo McCarroll want to talk about. Audio
Christmas carols and travels
The man who co-wrote All I Want For Christmas with Mariah Carey is complaining that she doesn't acknowledge his effort. Walter Afanasieff has told the Radio Times he and Mariah had a "falling out" two… Audio
Are Lime scooters actually getting people out of cars?
Lime claims that 22 percent of scooter riders replaced their vehicle transport with an e-scooter on their last trip, therefore they say there have been 20,000 fewer vehicle trips on city roads in the… Audio
Peters signs NZ up to Global Migration Compact
Foreign minister Winston Peters cast his vote at the United Nations today, sigining New Zealand up to the Global Migration Compact. It's a wide-ranging accord to try and ensure safe and orderly… Audio
Jeremy Corbyn's "stupid" comment
British Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn has denied mouthing the words "stupid woman" after Theresa May verbally attacked him in parliament. Mr Corbyn insists he said "stupid people". We ask the panelists… Audio
Wally Haumaha to stay
Wally haumaha will stay on as deputy police comissioner despite a report finding instances where he acted as improperly. The Independent Police Conduct Authority found two instances where he belittled… Audio
The Panel with Bernard Hickey and Jo McCarroll (Part 2)
The man who co-wrote All I Want For Christmas with Mariah Carey is complaining that she doesn't acknowledge his effort. Walter Afanasieff has told the Radio Times he and Mariah had a "falling out" two… Audio
The Panel with Bernard Hickey and Jo McCarroll (Part 1)
Wally haumaha will stay on as deputy police comissioner despite a report finding instances where he acted as improperly. The Independent Police Conduct Authority found two instances where he belittled… Audio
Wheeling in the Ride Share Revolution
Could we be on the cusp of a new way of living, a major shift in how we build our cities and where we live and whether we can stop global warming? Bernard Hickey literally puts his life on the line to… Audio
A Battle for Banking
The banking sector is facing a huge shake up as tech companies look to get in on the action.
Governments around the world are keen to see more competition in the sector.
Jenée Tibshraeny from… Audio
Petrol price psychology 101
Nikki Mandow sends her son out to find the cheapest petrol between Wellington and Auckland, but ends up with some interesting insights into how we buy gas... and why we pay more than we have to. Audio
Can we buck the curse of the years ending in 8?
New Zealand has had a recession every year ending in 8 since 1968. Apart from 1948, the other '8' years in the century since 1918 weren't great either. So is 2018 the exception? And if so, why? Audio
Impress Me: How to make your first job count
In Two Cents' Worth this week, we look at the long-term economic impacts of your first job. Then the panel chats about why you should care about the happenings this week with unemployment, banking and… Video, Audio
Roald Dahl stories
Roald Dahl stories seem, if anything, even more popular since he died, and they're used by NZ educators. Audio