Catherine Robertson
Preventing violence during the silly season
Police have launched their summer operation focusing on preventing assaults in Auckland's CBD in the lead up to Christmas. More than 40 % of public assaults happened during this time of year. Audio
Cycling fatalities triple
Cyclist deaths are up more than three times on last year. We ask the panellists if the push back against cycleways is valid and what can be done to keep our roads safer. Audio
The Panel with Catherine Robertson and Finlay Macdonald (Pt2)
Emails are being tracked not just by corporations, now personal users are tracking their electronic messages to see when and where they are opened. Meanwhile China exerts its influence worldwide by… Audio
The Panel with Catherine Robertson and Finlay Macdonald (Pt 1)
Cycling death are up more than three times on last year. 18 cyclists have died so far on our roads, with three weeks of the year left. Only 5 people died in 2016, 6 in 2015. The road toll is up for… Audio
Music Feature: New Zealand soul, funk and disco 1973-83
Put on your dancing shoes because we're teleporting back to the 70s for the music feature this week. Specifically New Zealand in the decade to 1983 and the music is soul, funk and disco. Audio
Book critic Catherine Robertson
Catherine Robertson wonders why so few NZ authors write humorous fiction. Audio
Labour told allow partners to also have 26-weeks parental leave
Will Labour cede to National's demand for both parents to be able to take parental leave at the same time? Audio
Church minister urging caution before doors open for Ed Sheeran
The argument for not opening shops for Ed Sheeran fans on Easter Sunday Audio
Panel says
What the Panelists Damon Salesa and Catherine Robertson want to talk about. Audio
Research warns against eating too fast
Research out of Japan has found people who eat fast are more likely to become obese than those who ate at a slow pace. Audio
Dunedin's own Sydney Opera House, with clams
Dunedin's waterfront proposal popular with locals but businesses are dubious about it. Audio
How far should Auckland go to host the America's Cup?
The Panel discuss the America's Cup and how it will be accommodated in Auckland. Audio
Jacinda Ardern is persisting with the offer to take refugees
Is New Zealand overstepping the mark by persisting with an offer to take refugees? Audio
The Panel with Damon Salesa and Catherine Robertson (Part 2)
Research out of Japan has found people who eat fast are more likely to become obese than those who ate at a slow pace. What the Panelists Damon Salesa and Catherine Robertson want to talk about. Rev… Audio
The Panel with Damon Salesa and Catherine Robertson (Part 1)
Is New Zealand overstepping the mark by persisting with an offer to take refugees? The Panel talks to an Australian immigration reporter about how Australians are reacting to Ms Ardern's push. The… Audio
Book critic Catherine Robertson
It's National Bookshop day this Saturday 28th October - and our book critic Catherine Robertson pays tribute to her favourite bookshops. Audio
US Scouts not dib-dibbing over girls
Shockwaves are resounding throughout the American Scout movement at the idea of allowing girls to join. Long-serving Scout - and today's Panelist - David Farrar provides and insider's view of the… Audio
$760 wheel clamp
Traffic lawyer Steve Cullen says Bashford Antiques could charge anything they like to unclamp illegally parked cars. Audio
Not a holiday for parents
The school holidays can mean even more time and financial strain on parents. Audio
