Chester Borrows
Children asked to stay home amid coronavirus fear
Four Filipino children have been asked to stay away from school amid fear around the coronavirus - despite the fact they've never been to China. Audio
The Panel with Ruwani Perera and Chester Borrows (Part 2)
Deputy Prime Minister has shunned traditional media, taking to Facebook to answer questions about the NZ First Foundation. Kaikohe businesses have rallied to address the drought in Northland, with a… Audio
The Panel with Ruwani Perera and Chester Borrows (Part 1)
Four Filipino children have been asked to stay away from school amid fear around the coronavirus - despite the fact they've never been to China. There has beena karakia for a severely innjured boy… Audio
I've been thinking for 13 February 2020
What the panelists Ruwani Perera and Chester Borrows have been thinking about. Audio
Māori feature heavily in suicide attempts in police custody
At least half of people who have attempted suicide or self harm in police custody this year are Māori.
Experts who work in the justice sector and within Māoridom are not surprised by the numbers, and… Audio
Alcohol, drug courts made permanent, more to come
The government has announced the pilot alcohol and drug treatment courts in Auckland and Waitakere will be made permanent, and a third will open next year in Waikato.
The announcement comes on the… Audio
Chester Borrows: 'John Key once told me I was National’s leftie'
From locking criminals up to lobbying for their rights, Chester Borrows has gone from the police to parliament to advocating prison reform. Audio
A small percent make up the biggest portion of crime victims.
Justice advocate Chester Borrows talks about the results of a crime and victim survey which shows that a small portion of people are victims of most of the crime commited. Audio
National Party's law and order plan dismissed as from 18th century
National's proposals to crack down on criminals are being dismissed as a leap back to 18th century ideas of punishment.
Critics say at risk groups will be further marginalised but advocates for… Audio
Some inmates will be able to vote under law change
Justice law reform campaigner, Chester Borrows, joins the panel to discuss the law change to allow inmates to vote if their sentences is less than three years. Audio
Hugging at work is a no-no
Some people are huggers, others not so much. But is hugging at work appropriate or not? A BBC piece says not. Alison Green, creator of a workplace advice column, asks whatever happened to a simple… Audio
Kāpiti expressway prompts calls for a roll out of barriers
The success of safety barriers on the recently opened Kāpiti expressway has prompted calls for more to be done on other roads around the country. Audio
Will prison reform work?
An opinion piece on Stuff argues that the government's plan to reduce the number of Maori in prison won't make them safer. The writer says you have to take into account the crime they've been charged… Audio
Question of the Day 12 November 2019
What is proper public transport etiquette? What annoys you on the bus, ferry or train? Audio
Man takes up row of train seats for a nap
The NZ Herald reports that a cyclist caused an uproar after he laid down on four priority seats to take a nap. When approached the cyclist became aggressive and refused to move, hurling abuse at the… Audio
Helen Clark's rules for the internet
The Helen Clark Foundation has released its latest report laying out what it calls 'the Christchurch Principles' which is a set of 10 broad recommendations for internet regulations and policies. Audio
NSW fires emergency: why they're so dangerous
Officials in New South Wales say the situation with the fires is unprecedented and worse than imagined. The wildfires have torn across the region, burning through 850,000 hectares. Audio
Govt looks at restricting firearms
The Government is floating the ideas of what's known as Firearms prohibition orders, aimed at those with a history of violent offending, gun crimes or family harm. Audio
School system overhaul
The government has announced a massive overhaul of the school system, stripping them of the right to manage their enrollment zones and their property. Audio
Police Armed Response Teams questioned
Armed police from the newly formed Armed Response Teams have been used to pull over a car linked to a dishonesty crime on a suburban Hamilton road.
The police say the man in the car was arrested… Audio