Claire Matthews
Hamilton dairy owner's metal cage
After being slashed with a machete and suffering a broken skull in a brutal robbery, a Hamilton dairy owner has installed a metal cage at the entrance to his shop. Audio
The quality of new Auckland apartments
The Panel is joined by the NZ Herald's property editor, Anne Gibson to discuss the quality or otherwise of new builds in Auckland. A one bedroom apartment near Britomart went for $30,000 but be warned… Audio
Live cricket updates and the fallout from Australia's cheating
Australian test cricket rookie Cameron Bancroft is getting easier treatment from the media than his captain and vice-captain. Audio
The Panel with Damian Christie and Claire Matthews (Part 2)
Several studies being reported, including in the Atlantic Monthly, show that healthy eating is connected with better mood. What the Panelists Damian Christie and Claire Matthews want to talk about… Audio
The Panel with Damian Christie and Claire Matthews (Part 1)
Australian test cricket rookie Cameron Bancroft is getting easier treatment from the media than his captain and vice-captain. Meanwhile in Christchurch the Black Caps have four wickets left to survive… Audio
Bankers' Assn backs down over protection for fraud victims
The Bankers' Association has responded to pressure over protection for customers stung by online fraudsters. The association, which represents banks, was criticised by Consumer New Zealand, for its… Audio
Helping the planet
A new study out of Britian reports that microwave use across the European Union causes the same amount of carbon emission as 7 million cars. They're also among the fastest growing waste streams… Audio
Quit, don't cut back
A new study shows there's no safe level of smoking for such diseases so quitting completely is better than cutting back on the smokes. Audio
The panelists bring their topics
What the Panelists Claire Matthews and Guy Williams want to talk about. Audio
What assumptions do we make?
One of Britain's biggest car insurers is in hot water after admitting it hikes its prices if users apply using a Hotmail email address. Admiral said some domain names were "associated with more… Audio
Freedom camping continued...
We continue our discussion on the bad habits of those visiting our popular hot spots. The Guardian is reporting that tourists have ruined the Milford track with their disgusting ways which is taking… Audio
Transforming cities
Economic Development Minister David Parker is pushing ahead with a plan to secure a new site for America's Cup bases in Auckland. The plan would see millions of dollars saved but seems at odds with… Audio
Asbestos removal to cost $285,000
The Christchurch City Council has to remove a new path behind homes in Waimairi Beach because the soil used is contaminated with asbestos. It's removal is expected to cost $285,000. Audio
Mozzies ran rampant
With the heat comes mosquitoes. Wellingtonians are complaining of particularly bad bites. New research says if you swat mozzies away they stay away but that's not quite an effective method of staying… Audio
It's hot and it's going to get hotter
It's hot and it's going to get hotter. Today Taumarunui is expected to take the top temp, we talk to the owner of a local Canoe and Jet boat company, Ron Hawkless, about how they're dealing with the… Audio
Doomsday inches closer
The Doomsday Clock, which monitors how close the world is to symbolic point of annihilation, has moved 30 seconds closer to midnight. Audio
The Panel with Claire Matthews and Guy Williams (Part 2)
One of Britain's biggest car insurers is in hot water after admitting it hikes its prices if users apply using a Hotmail email address. Admiral said some domain names were "associated with more… Audio
The Panel with Claire Matthews and Guy Williams (Part 1)
The Doomsday Clock, which monitors how close the world is to symbolic point of annihilation, has moved 30 seconds closer to midnight. The last time the world was in this close was in 1953, during the… Audio
Most honey contains pesticide
Phil Lester of Victoria University explains what pesticides are doing to bees brains to make them slower to learn and quicker to forget. Audio
Housing paradox
As houses reach record evaluations older experienced workers struggle to work and keep a roof over their heads. Audio
