Guy Williams
Drone disruption
Airspace around Wellington Airport was closed for 40 minutes last after a drone was seen dangerously close the runway. Instances like this are being reported more and more. Audio
Airplanes "densification"
Airlines are adding more and more seats to their planes in a move called "densification". Consumer Reports has found 30 per cent of economy class fliers rated their seats uncomfortable. Audio
Nationalism vs patriotism
French President Macron has called out nationalism in a speech commemorating Armistice Day. Mr Macron said nationalism is a betrayal of patriotism and said isolationism is a grave error. Audio
Panel Says
What the Panelists Julia Hartley Moore and Guy Williams want to talk about. Audio
Old music made new
The Beatles White Album has been remixed with new technology. Over the years many great albums have been remastered and released, making the musicians a lot of money. Audio
Caring professions
Britain will need maybe 51,000 more nurses by 2021, a figure complicated by Brexit, reports the Independent today. We have trouble getting and retaining teachers, nurses, early childhood staff… Audio
World Rugby back no-try decision
World Rugby has backed the TMO call that decided the All Blacks' controversial win over England at Twickenham over the weekend. Some in the English team have labelled the decision a "injustice". Audio
Primary teachers strike
Primary teachers have begun rolling strikes today, starting in Auckland and moving across the country this week. The Employment Relations Authority has called the pay demand unrealistic. Audio
Shane Jones' meetings
The inquiry into the Government's appointment of the deputy police commissioner has found it was adequate. Meanwhile, the regional economic development minister Shane Jones has failed to disclose 61… Audio
The Panel with Julia Hartley Moore and Guy Williams (Part 2)
The Beatles White Album has been remixed with new technology. Over the years many great albums have been remastered and released, making the musicians a lot of money. We ask the panelists what they… Audio
The Panel with Julia Hartley Moore and Guy Williams (Part 1)
The enquiry into the Government's appointment of the deputy police commissioner has found it was adequate and fit for purpose. We ask Law Professor Andrew Geddis if the enquiry was necessary… Audio
Nimbyism
Auckland listeners may have noticed the stoush in the beachside harbour suburb of Mission Bay, where howeowners are against the height of a $200m housing and retail redevelopment which will partially… Audio
Otago proctor apologises for bong seizure
The proctor of the University of Otago Dave Scott has credited the benefit of hindsight in issuing a mea culpa over his nabbing several water bongs from a student flat. He says he was trying to avoid… Audio
T lanes and traffic cameras
Just how reliable are traffic cameras when it comes to snapping your car interior to check passenger numbers? Auckland man Sumit Samant has a tale to tell. And Traffic lawyer Steve Cullen talks about… Audio
People reluctant to answer calls
Scammers are putting many people off answering their phone. A company that makes caller ID and call-blocking software says last year 3.7 per cent of all calls to mobile numbers were spam, this year… Audio
Ardern: admiration overseas and denials over Handley at home
The Prime Minister continues to deliver aspirational messages in New York. Back home though Jacinda Ardern is having to dedicate some energy deflecting an escalation of interest in what she did and… Audio
Good policy vs govt virtue signalling
A big question for the Panelists - "Is the Government imperilling NZ's prosperity by standing on its principles?" Leonie Freeman and Guy Williams decide if it's worth getting off-side with the Trump… Audio
The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Guy Williams (Part 2)
Scammers are putting many people off answering their phone. A company that makes caller ID and call-blocking software says last year 3.7 per cent of all calls to mobile numbers were spam, this year… Audio
The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Guy Williams (Part 1)
A big question for the Panelists - "Is the Government imperiling NZ's prosperity by standing on its principles?" Leonie Freeman and Guy Williams decide if it's worth getting off-side with the Trump… Audio