Catherine Robertson
Story of the Day for 20 May 2019
In New York City, it seems no one can afford to miss an email or reply to a chat late, even if that means checking their phones when crossing the street. But soon these daredevils could get hit with a… Audio
Three Minutes Max: Catherine Robertson
Author Catherine Robertson has been thinking about the merits of feeling good about not being good at things. Audio
A question you hate being asked?
What wrong with saying where are you originally from as an ice breaker? Audio
Ranking of chip flavours in New Zealand
The Spinoff's definitive ranking of all 122 chip flavours in New Zealand. Audio
Submissions to close today on firearms amendment bill
Just 48 hours after opening, submissions on the Prohibited Firearms, Magazines and Parts Amendment Bill close at 6 o'clock this evening. Waikato University law professor Al Gillespie gave an oral… Audio
Employees now guaranteed work breaks
New changes set to come in force next month will guarantee workers the right to a 10-minute break after two hours' work, and a half-hour break after four, unless otherwise agreed. Plus, economic… Audio
Question of the day for 4 April 2019
Which Democrat do YOU think stands the best chance against Trump in 2020. Audio
Is novelty yoga going too far?
We've got dog yoga, wine yoga, lemur yoga, drunk yoga ... whatever happened to plain old "yoga"? Audio
Schools going back to basics?
Schools around the world are turning away from technology, and back to old-fashioned pen-and-paper learning. Audio
Three NZ journalists detained in Fiji
Three New Zealand journalists detained for about 13 hours in Fiji after trying to interview a controversial Chinese resort developer have now been released. Journalist Michael Field, who wasn't among… Audio
The Panel with Catherine Robertson and Shamubeel Eaqub (Part 2)
Which Democrat do YOU think stands the best chance against Trump in 2020. New changes set to come in force next month will guarantee workers the right to a 10-minute break after two hours' work, and a… Audio
The Panel with Catherine Robertson and Shamubeel Eaqub (Part 1)
Three New Zealand journalists detained for about 13 hours in Fiji after trying to interview a controversial Chinese resort developer have now been released. Journalist Michael Field, who wasn't among… Audio
I've been thinking for 4 April 2019
What the Panelists Catherine Robertson and Shamubeel Eaqub have been thinking about. Audio
Perks we do and don't want
Workplace perks include things like a well-stocked beer fridge, gym memberships, free snacks and meditation rooms. Companies have them mostly, in the name of staff retention. But how much do people… Audio
Fizz free South Auckland events
More Council-run events in South Aucland are to go "fizz-free". One of Mangere's most popular summer events the Portage Crossing had no sugary drinks on site, instead offering free water. Food stalls… Audio
Salvation Army shopping truck
The Salvation Army has laucnhed a shopping truck in South Auckland. It's in a bid to curb the predatory lending industry. The Good Truck offers honest financial advice and quality goods sold without… Audio
Wet wipes major sewage pipe blockers
The horrible truth about wet wipes. Watercare in Auckland says baby wipes are the major cause of blockages in the sewage system. An estimated 53 million wet wipes are fished out of the Mangere waste… Audio
Ticket scalping
New laws are expected to target ticket scalpers if Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi gets approval. The Commerce Comission had tried to get an injunction to force ticketing site Viagogo to change… Audio
