Jo Mc Carroll

You might not get the backing of your bank if you're the victim of an on-line hack that loses you money. New protocols introduced this year mean banks don't have to reimburse customers who are the… Audio

There's a recommendation that the city of Austin in Texas change its name. This is because the man behind the name Stephen F Austin was an enthusiastic slave-owner. It seems the name won't be changed… Audio

The Department of Conservation followed the law to the letter about importation of ivory which culminated in ivory being stripped-off the keys of an antique piano. Dr Julian Paton and his family… Audio

What the panelists Jo McCarroll and Mike Rehu want to talk about. Audio

Out of bed at 8:15, spend three hours outdoors, wait until 9am for your first coffee. This is just part of the prescription for a "perfect day" in an American study. It's topped-off by spending four… Audio

There's a renewed call to ban gang patches. This time it's from National's Justice spokesman Mark Mitchell who says people are intimidated by the patches. But Sociologist Jarrod Gilbert says Mr… Audio

The former National Party leader John Key has stuck to the tried and true by telling the party conference that Labour isn't equipped to handle a slowing economy. Meanwhile, Statistics NZ figures are… Audio

The National Party had its conference on the weekend. Former PM John Key spoke and offered words of support to the current party leader Simon Bridges. A for their policy announcements - did vowing to… Audio

Joseph Parker was knocked down in the final round of his heavyweight bout against Dillian Whyte. He'd earlier been head butted. Now the analysis is doing the rounds. He wasn't hungry enough. He wasn't… Audio

Out of bed at 8:15, spend three hours outdoors, wait until 9am for your first coffee. This is just part of the prescription for a "perfect day" in an American study. It's topped-off by spending four… Audio

Joseph Parker was knocked down in the final round of his heavyweight bout against Dillian Whyte. He'd earlier been head butted. Now the analysis is doing the rounds. He wasn't hungry enough. He wasn't… Audio

Oamaru, as we know, is on the proverbial roll - Steampunk, the Whitestone precinct, the penguins, it's an attractive destination. Now, the comunity-owned local licensing trust has come up with an idea… Audio

Nurses at Middlemore Hospital's emergency department are being issued personal emergency alarms for their safety after a spike in violent assaults on staff. Audio

Chief Ombudsman Judge Peter Boshier has written to the Solicitor-General asking that the Attorney-General David Parker consider issuing enforcement proceedings against the Christchurch City Council. Audio

People who have less in life are likely to give more. Research from the Queen Mary University of London. Audio

What the Panelists Gary Moore and Jo McCarroll want to talk about. Audio

Dame Margaret Bazley's review findings into the law firm Russell McVeagh were released this morning. Audio

Richard Erlich joins the panel from Bangkok with the latest information on the rescue effort, including an outline of the three most viable options available to authorities. Audio