Finlay Macdonald
Royal Commission of Inquiry into state abuse of children
Lawyer who has represented victims of abuse in state care gives her take on the announcement of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into historical abuse in state care. Audio
King tides and downpours smash the west of the country
Weather chaos around the country Audio
The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Finlay Macdonald (Part 2)
The Panel addresses the threat of robots taking over. This time they're delivering room service and other things at hotels. What panellists Niki Bezzant and Finlay Macdonald want to talk about. RNZ's… Audio
The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Finlay Macdonald (Part 1)
We go to where the weather is hitting the country hardest and an update from Metservice. Lawyer Sonja Cooper who has been representing victims of abuse in state care says she is concerned with the… Audio
Rates rises across the country
Rates in Auckland is somewhat of a lottery this year, with 33,000 homes paying more and 19,000 paying less. Otara has seen a steady hike. Meanwhile down south, Dunedin has managed to reduce its debt… Audio
Reaction to Briscoes helicopter headache
Yesterady's story about the managing director of Briscoes, Rod Duke, fighting Auckland Council to be able to land his helicopter whenever he wants didn't go over well with listeners. Many were unhapy… Audio
The case of the confiscated car
A drink driver managed to sell his car before police could confiscate it. A judge then ordered the Subaru to be seized from its new owners, without making an order for them to be reimbursed for it. Audio
The panelists bring their topics
What the panellists Catherine Robertson and Finlay Macdonald want to talk about. Audio
The perils of technology
Emails are being tracked not just by corporations, now personal users are tracking their electronic messages to see when and where they are opened. The panellists weigh in on the ever-expanding… Audio
Drinking the water
There are calls for a single nationwide authority to keep our drinking water safe, following the discussions around the country's water quality. What hasn't had much attention is those on tank water.
…Teachers and discipline
Is there an uneveness in the justice dispensed to some teachers? PPTA president Jack Boyle joins the panel to discuss whether the outcomes of these cases against teachers are positive for all involved… Audio
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
The Defence Minister has come under criticism for medal mixup
The Defence Minister, Ron Mark, has admitted wearing medals from Oman. Audio
A rabbit takeover in Moeraki
The Panel goes to Moeraki to get the latest from restaurateur Fleur Sullivan on the rabbit plague hitting the town. Audio
Panel Says
What the Panelists Finlay Macdonald and Julia Hartley Moore want to talk about. Audio
Does your music taste indicate psychopathic tendencies?
A study out of New York University has found a link between people's music taste and psychopathic tendencies. Audio
The considerable threats to democracy stacked up
Populism, immigration and vulnerable technology-based voting systems are all threats to democracy in the world now. Audio
