James Elliot

James Elliott and Elisabeth Easther with the Friday funnies. The will chat with Lynn about why Zebras confuse flies and a German town sees a smurf invasion, as thousands gather to break world record.

A Fox News host has revealed he hasn't washed his hands in ten years. Pete Hegseth doesn't believe germs are a real thing. We ask the panelists if they're germaphobes or more relaxed when it comes to… Audio

A speed bump in Blenheim is causing concern for locals. It's part of the new Beaver-Eltham cycleway, but those who live on Beaver Road have told Stuff that cats are hitting the bump with a bang. Audio

New Zealand's Resuscitation council is calling on the Government to follow Britain's lead and teach CPR in schools. From next year, all British secondary school leavers will be taught CPR. Audio

Federated Farmers opinion piece has argued for Kiwiana to be made out of New Zealand wool. The piece says with close to 4 million international visitors a year, kiwi toys should be made from kiwi… Audio

Last year the Government blocked Victoria University of Wellington's bid to change its name, but the University isn't giving up. Plans to fight to change it's name are not off the table, despite the… Audio

In an article on The Conversation, environmental lawyer Anastasia Telesetsky argues there is a solution to plastic pollution problem. A legally binding phase-out of single-use plastics. This ban would… Audio

National has slumped in the polls, according the latest Newshub / Reid Research poll it's the worst result in over a decade.  Audio

Question of the Day: If you were to give a gift from New Zealand to someone who had never been here, what would you give? Federated Farmers opinion piece has argued for Kiwiana to be made out of New… Audio

National has slumped in the polls, according the latest Newshub / Reid Research poll it's the worst result in over a decade. In the preferred Prime Minister stakes, Labour leader Jacinda Ardern was on… Audio

The Week That Was with James Elliott and Justine Smith includes a look at the gift for the hard to buy for - a clip-on man bun, and the minefield that is office tea etiquette. Audio

Pinky Agnew and James Elliot examine the lighter side of the stories making headlines, including a controversial Mosgiel tree house and a blunt exchange involving the Dutch Prime Minister and the US… Audio

A lighter look at the week including Elon Musk 's sage advice to staff to just walk out of bad meetings. Audio

Our comedians take a look at the lighter side of the week including the story about a smoke machine at an an Auckland Zumba class causing a fire service callout. Audio