Jo Mc Carroll
Tattoos - still cool or over?
In a Guardian piece today it's argued that tattoos may finally be coming uncool. Despite being seen on many celebrities, and more people than ever before are getting them, some wonder if the body art… Audio
Parking outside your own house
Another neighbourhood issue firing locals up - are you allowed to block the park outside your house, to save the spot for yourself? An outraged resident went to the Howick local board about people… Audio
What's going on with Auckland's traffic?
Is Auckland traffic and congestion out of control? Yesterday was an example, clogged after work on a hot sunny evening due to crashes and breakdowns. Audio
Trump to declare national emergency for wall
President Donald Trump will declare National emergency so he can bypass Congress to fund has border wall on the US Mexican Border. Senior Democrats have slammed it as a gross misuse of power. Audio
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Scott Campbell (Part 2)
Question of the Day: What tattoo do you have? In a Guardian piece today it's argued that tattoos may finally be coming uncool. Despite being seen on many celebrities, and more people than ever before… Audio
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Scott Campbell (Part 1)
President Donald Trump will declare National emergency so he can bypass Congress to fund has border wall on the US Mexican Border. Senior Democrats have slammed it as a gross misuse of power. Security… Audio
Should speeds be lowered to 80kmh?
A Stuff piece today suggests open road speed limits shouldn't be lowered to 80kmh despite the fact that research says it may save lives. The article says New Zealanders are staunchly opposed to the… Audio
Stats of the year
The statistics of the year from the Royal Statistical Society. The winning international statistic of the year was 90.5% - the proportion of plastic waste that has never been recycled. The top stats… Audio
Far more crimes than officially reported
The Justice Ministry's first crime and victims survey that suggests one million, eight hundred thousand were committed in New Zealand last year. That's about seven times the number reported to police… Audio
Panel says
What the panellists Bernard Hickey and Jo McCarroll want to talk about. Audio
Christmas carols and travels
The man who co-wrote All I Want For Christmas with Mariah Carey is complaining that she doesn't acknowledge his effort. Walter Afanasieff has told the Radio Times he and Mariah had a "falling out" two… Audio
Are Lime scooters actually getting people out of cars?
Lime claims that 22 percent of scooter riders replaced their vehicle transport with an e-scooter on their last trip, therefore they say there have been 20,000 fewer vehicle trips on city roads in the… Audio
Peters signs NZ up to Global Migration Compact
Foreign minister Winston Peters cast his vote at the United Nations today, sigining New Zealand up to the Global Migration Compact. It's a wide-ranging accord to try and ensure safe and orderly… Audio
Jeremy Corbyn's "stupid" comment
British Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn has denied mouthing the words "stupid woman" after Theresa May verbally attacked him in parliament. Mr Corbyn insists he said "stupid people". We ask the panelists… Audio
Wally Haumaha to stay
Wally haumaha will stay on as deputy police comissioner despite a report finding instances where he acted as improperly. The Independent Police Conduct Authority found two instances where he belittled… Audio
The Panel with Bernard Hickey and Jo McCarroll (Part 2)
The man who co-wrote All I Want For Christmas with Mariah Carey is complaining that she doesn't acknowledge his effort. Walter Afanasieff has told the Radio Times he and Mariah had a "falling out" two… Audio
The Panel with Bernard Hickey and Jo McCarroll (Part 1)
Wally haumaha will stay on as deputy police comissioner despite a report finding instances where he acted as improperly. The Independent Police Conduct Authority found two instances where he belittled… Audio
Lime scooters: why pedestrian groups aren't impressed
Lime Scooters could soon be in Dunedin, while the situation in Auckland and Christchurch is being monitored to see if there are any issues to be ironed out. But not all are looking forward to the… Audio
The name change game
Dunkin' Donuts changed its name to Dunkin'. Weight Watchers is now WW, Telecom swapped to Spark and Kentucky Fried Chicken is simply KFC. Why do companies change their names to meaningless words or… Audio