Heather Roy
State houses across Auckland
Housing minister Phil Twyford has said he won't support state-sponsored gentrification after residents raised concerned about affordable housing in their area. Audio
M Bovis impact on farmers
It's been decided by the government that eradication of cattle disease Mycoplasma Bovis will be attempted. We discuss what this means for farmers emotionally and financially. Audio
EU look at banning single-use plastic
Europe is planning on banning single-use plastics like cutlery, straw and cotton buds to stop ocean contamination. The proposal needs approval of all EU states and European Parliament. Audio
Murderer Hayden Poulter granted parole
Triple-murderer and rapist Hayden Poulter has been granted parole. He is serving three life sentences for murders in 1996, plus an attempted murder and rape. He will be GPS monitored for five years… Audio
Health review launched
The government has launched a major review of the health system, including DHBs, primary and community-based care as well as mental health and addiction. Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and Damian Christie (Part 2)
Advertising is butchering the English language. The mangling of correct grammar in baffling slogans is known as 'language DJing' in the industry. The panelists debate why companies choose to market… Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and Damian Christie (Part 1)
The government has launched a major review of the health system, inlcuding DHBs, primary and community-based care as well as mental health and addiction. It will be chaired by Heather Simpson… Audio
Beer without hops
Beer writer Neil Miller talks about a new scientific experiment making something that tastes like hops from mint and basil and brewers yeast. Growing hops uses a lot of water so is this the future for… Audio
Saying No to Obama
Tauranga's mayor turned down an invitation to tonight's dinner where the guest of honour is Barack Obama. We talk to Greg Brownless about why he chose to keep his commitment to attend a citizenship… Audio
Christchurch school bans rugby
A primary school in Christchurch is banning rugby after a child got a severe concussion last year. The chair of the board of trustees of Waitakiri Primary Ben Naylor talks about the decision. Audio
Hipsters throwing axes
Axe throwing is going popularity and it's now in a trendy New York Brooklyn Bar. What's really going on with fads? Audio
More ado about eggs
Colony, cage and aviary. What's the difference in the housing for these egg-producing hens? The egg industry says its phasing out cages but Deirdre Sims of Direct Animal Action says the alternative… Audio
Mould misspending and midwives
Three prongs to this chat about health crises. It's more than just about health according to Panelist Kerry Spackman. And we talk to Karen Guilliland of the College of Midwives about the stresses and… Audio
Coleman resigns
The former Minister of Health Jonathan Coleman has announced he's lkeaving politics. He's the thiurd National MP to go since the election. Can they just not be bothered being in Opposition? Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and Kerry Spackman (Part 2)
Axe throwing is going popularity and it's now in a trendy New York Brooklyn Bar. What's really going on with fads? What the Panelists Heather Roy and Kerry Spackman want to talk about. A primary… Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and Kerry Spackman (Part 1)
The former Minister of Health Jonathan Coleman has announced he's lkeaving politics. He's the thiurd National MP to go since the election. Can they just not be bothered being in Opposition? Three… Audio
Countdown to new National leader
Should National’s new leader be a coalition builder or the person best positioned to take on a two-way race? Former ministers and MPs Don Brash, Heather Roy and Wayne Mapp talk to John Campbell ahead… Video, Audio
"Ghetto" smoothie
An Auckland smoothie food truck has caused outrage after naming one of their chocolate smoothies "Ghetto Girl". In repsonse to the backlash, Blitzd has delted the instagram photos and issued an… Audio
Listeners react: Roads
Yesterday we discussed the road toll with particular focus on the motorbike statistics. They now account for more than 15 percent of road deaths in New Zealand. We've had lots of feedback on the… Audio
