Jim Mora
Story of the day for 12 October 2018
A squirrel caused a whole flight to disembark after it escaped on the plane. It's yet another emotional support animal giving all emotional support animals a bad name. Audio
Lime E scooters
The Lime e-scooters will arrive very soon, sooner than we know, on the streets of Auckland and Christchurch, and so will an even bigger batch of Onzo e-scooters. Audio
Principal "grilled" for months by Police
Police are defending a four-month investigation into a principal who physically restrained an eight year-old boy in his class and stopped him running away from school. The Tai Tokerau Principals'… Audio
Billions owed in child support
The government is owed billions from liable parents. Penalties are getting too much for many.If you're on a benefit your payments can fall behind or lapse and then the penalties mount up and compound.
…Lundy loses appeal
The court process may not be over yet for Mark Lundy. He's lost an appeal against the conviction for the murders of his wife and young daughter. Lundy was convicted in 2002. Then after the Privy… Audio
Bored man breaks Len Lye sculpture
Wellington waterfront's Water Whirler sculpture was snapped from its base after a man decided to climb and dangle off it. Audio
Glasses that block out screen light
One man's frustration at not being able to avoid being bombarded with screen lights from various devicies and advertising billboards has led to him inventing special glasses that filter out the light.
…Emission target a stretch too far?
Does NZ have much of a chance of reducing methan emissions by 35%? It's an aspirational ideal but then there's the economic realities... Audio
Dunedin house values rise
Properties in about 50 areas of Auckland are now worth less than their CVs including affluent suburbs like Epsom and Remuera. CV's for Christchurch are also not great. Auckland now has a median Homes… Audio
PM vows to work on petrol prices
Jacinda Ardern says petrol companies are fleecing the public while opposition MP Judith Collins says the government gets a decent slice of the pie too. Economist Donal Curtin says it's too simplistic… Audio
The Panel with Janet Wilson and Peter Dunne (Part 2)
Glasses that block out screen light;What the Panelists Janet Wilson and Peter Dunne want to talk about;Bored man breaks Len Lye sculpture;Lundy loses appeal;Principal "grilled" for months by Police. Audio
The Panel with Janet Wilson and Peter Dunne (Part 1)
PM vows to work on petrol prices;Emission target a stretch too far?Dunedin house values rise;Govt offering up NZ water to overseas companies. Audio
Pre-Panel and One Quick Question for 9 October 2018
Treaty of Waitangi, confidentiality and job interviews and speed camera tolerance. Audio
Story of the day for 5 October 2018
Further proof that hugs not drugs is the way to go, plus stereotypical ads. Audio
Pre-Panel & One Quick Question for 5 October 2018
We find the answers to any queries you can think up. Audio
Story of the day for 4 October 2018
Workplace etiquette, and an update on beauty trends following from Verity's chat yesterday. Audio
Pre-Panel & One Quick Question for 4 October
When did chooks, hens and fowls become "chickens"? And what happens when deep sea fish are brought to the surface? Audio
Story of the day for 3 October 2018
We have tales of lotto winners - how they won millions and how they lost it! Audio
Pre-Panel & One Quick Question for 3 October
What do wild dogs do about their nails? Did smoking help engineers spot cracks in aeroplanes? And what exactly is that distinctive "clothes dryer" smell? Audio