David Downs
The Panel with Dr Ella Henry and David Downs (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Dr Ella Henry and David Downs discuss a proposal to toll a new highway over the Tararua Ranges, whether taking a 10 minute meditation break at work… Audio
The Panel with Dr Ella Henry and David Downs (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Dr Ella Henry and David Downs discuss a Cabinet directive to create a "colourblind" public service that focusses solely on need, not race, and the… Audio
After nearly 30 years, the government is ditching strict GMO rules
The government announced a reversal to laws that effectively banned gene modification technology in New Zealand. Proponents of the change say it will save lives Audio
The Panel with Alexia Russell and David Downs (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Alexia Russell and David Downs discuss why New Zealand is one of just two high-income countries that allow direct advertising of branded medicines… Audio
The Panel with Alexia Russell and David Downs (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Alexia Russell and David Downs discuss the Government's plan to end to the country's nearly 30-year ban on genetically engineered or modified… Audio
The Panel with Aimie Hines and David Downs (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Aimie Hines and David Downs discuss the prospect of Meta pulling ads in light of the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill and tourists threatening… Audio
The Panel with Aimie Hines and David Downs (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Aimie Hines and David Downs discuss the announcement of standardised testing from the beginning of school and the debate on speed limits raging on.
…Bookmarks with David Downs
Our bookmarks guest this week is an example of what it means to beat the odds. As a tech entrepreneur, David Downs was at the centre of many amazing innovations during the 1990s and 2000s. He also… Audio
Late Edition - The Kiwis businesses hustling in the US
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's highly anticipated meeting with US President, Joe Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris will take place next week as Ms Ardern wraps up her 'back in business tour'… Audio
Covid-19 silver linings success stories in New Zealand
New Zealand is approaching a full year of lockdowns, social distancing and mask wearing. No-one has escaped the impacts of Covid-19, but amid the stories of fear and loss, there are stories about… Audio
Challenges facing Australasian food producers
The pressure is on New Zealand food producers to keep up with rapid global advances with a warning that relying on traditional meat and dairy will not keep up with changing consumer tastes and… Audio
David Downs: A Mild Touch of the Cancer
Comedian, actor, and author David Downs honestly and humourously shared his battle with lymphoma in his popular column 'A Mild Touch of the Cancer' Unfortunately his treatment failed and after 12… Audio
Celebrating New Zealand's light bulb moments
Whether it's on land, up in the air, under water, in the clouds or even in outer space there are a jaw-dropping number of Kiwi innovations. Audio, Gallery
Masterpieces - David Downs
Today on the show, David Downs will be looking at his favourite lesser-known NZ inventions. How a tobacco company kept the world fit; why Ernest Rutherford is the SECOND most famous person from the… Audio
Jon Bridges and David Downs - Kiwi inventions
No 8 Rewired is the new book by Jon Bridges and David Downs which celebrates the already famous inventors from New Zealand, and those that may have otherwise faded into obscurity. Audio
