Ian Taylor
Small town retailers won't survive lock down
Provincial leaders fear their town centres will become ghost towns and not recover from the lock down impact. Rangitikei District Mayor Andy Watson joins the discussion. Audio
Two new deaths from Covid 19
There have two new deaths from Covid 19 in the past 24 hrs - a man in his 90s in Waikato hospital, and a women in her 80s who died yesterday at Burwood hospital. Audio
Search for a vaccine against Covid 19
The worldwide search for a vaccine against Covid 19 continues apace .. as well as find out more about the disease through research and NZ is set to play its part with new funding. Audio
The Panel with Michelle Boag and Ian Taylor (Part 2)
Provincial leaders fear their town centres will become ghost towns and not recover from the lock down impact. Rangitikei District Mayor Andy Watson joins the discussion. Tax changes are expected… Audio
The Panel with Michelle Boag and Ian Taylor (Part 1)
The worldwide search for a vaccine against Covid 19 continues apace .. as well as find out more about the disease through research and NZ is set to play its part with new funding. There have two new… Audio
I've been thinking for 17 April 2020
Panellists Michelle Boag and Ian Taylor share what they've been thinking about under lockdown. Audio
Story of the Day for 17 April 2020
It's no surprise that music can affect our mood - it can lift us up or just as easily bring us down. But for many of us in lockdown who are working from home, or just trying to stay sane, music might… Audio
The pros and cons of working from home
An item caught our attention all about working from home, or attempting to work from home... Audio
Request for signs at polluted Wellington stream
The Karori community is asking for a toxic stream to get signage warning people of the risk - but that request has been refused. Audio
Outrage at decision to retire Holden brand
Australian Prime Minister says Australians fuming that GM dropping Holden brand, after $2 billion in taxpayer-funded subsidies. Audio
Questions raised over proposed Hamilton cat ban
A cat ban is being considered for a new development in Hamilton, in a bid to help protect a local native bat population. Audio
Today in music history - Freddie Mercury's last appearance
Freddie Mercury made his final public appearance on stage when he joined the rest of Queen to collect the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, held at the Dominion Theatre, London… Audio
Landlords speak out about changes to tenancy law
Changes to rental law that remove landlords' ability to ask a tenant to leave without giving them a reason, but 90 days notice - is causing concern amongst landlords. Audio
Tax cuts signalled by National
Simon Bridges has signalled tax cuts are on the cards if National wins the next election. Audio
SFO to investigate NZ First Foundation
The Serious Fraud Office has today commenced an investigation into the NZ First Foundation. Audio
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Ian Taylor Part 2)
Freddie Mercury made his final public appearance on stage when he joined the rest of Queen to collect the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, held at the Dominion Theatre, London… Audio
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Ian Taylor Part 1)
The Serious Fraud Office has today commenced an investigation into the NZ First Foundation. Simon Bridges has signalled tax cuts are on the cards if National wins the next election. Changes to rental… Audio
I've been thinking for 18 February 2020
What the panellists Alexia Russel and Ian Taylor have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 18 February 2020
There's a piece on the BBC website today about the 'chaotic habit' behind Picasso's genuis work. Audio
Queenstown's too popular
Dunedin based innovator Ian Taylor has spoken out about what New Zealand places that are in his words 'overtourismed'. Audio