John Barnett
China's reward and punishment scheme
China is setting up a vast ranking system for its citizens. It will give all of them a "social credit" rating. If you're "bad" you'll go down the ranking and could be barred from travel and even your… Audio
Jobs and UBI
As more and more jobs become vulnerable to automation it could be time to start taking the possibility of a Universal Basic Income seriously. We talk to the president of Basic Income NZ Lowell Manning… Audio
Meghan Markle hongi
Prince Harry and his fiance Meghan Markle were both greeted by Te Ataraiti Waretini with the soft pressing of noses and the sharing of each other's breath. Audio
Panel Says
Green Party standing a candidate for Northcote by-election.
The National Science Challenge Building Colloquium May 9-10 at AUT Audio
When is an insomniac not an insomniac?
Many insomniacs are asleep but think they're awake. And for a good night's sleep go solo. Audio
ISIS saltues and McCaw thrashed by wife
Why are ridiculous complaints given the time of day by the Advertising Standards Authority? Audio
Public service kick in the pants
The Regional Development Minister Shane Jones wants ministers to have more power over public servants. Verna Smith of Victoria University says he does have a point about making the Public Service more… Audio
Has pornography desensitised society?
Danish inventor Peter Madsen has been sentenced to life for the murder and mutilation of journalist Kim Wall. Before the killing he had watched violent pornography. Audio
$28b fix for Auckland transport
The mayor of Auckland Phil Goff and the Transport Minister Phil Twyford have announced nearly $30 billion will be spent on Auckland transport in the next 10 years. Audio
The Panel with Ella Henry and John Barnett (Part 2)
Many insomniacs are asleep but think they're awake. And for a good night's sleep go solo. What the Panelists Ella Henry and John Barnett want to talk about. Prince Harry and his fiance Meghan Markle… Audio
The Panel with Ella Henry and John Barnett (Part 1)
The mayor of Auckland Phil Goff and the Transport Minister Phil Twyford have announced nearly $30 billion will be spent on Auckland transport in the next 10 years. Danish inventor Peter Madsen has… Audio
Weinstein company's crisis
More trouble for Weinstein, not the man this time but his company. Katie Mathison, president of PRINZ, tell us what the film company needs to do to recover from the Hollywood producer's scandal. Audio
No more kiwi-made Cadbury
Cadbury production will be shifted to Australia, officially, after no local supplier was able to take on the task of making our chocolate treats. Audio
The origins of Gold
A space crash more around the time of the dinosaurs has revealed clues about some rare elements in our Universe. Canterbury University's Dr Simone Scaringi tells us what scientists have learned about… Audio
Diversity in kids entertainment
A new Thomas the Tank Engine movie has raised a few questions. The panelists discuss whether diversity and inclusion invites criticism. Audio
Landlords v tenants
Andrew King from the Property Investors federation tells us why landlords are so concerned about damage to their properties. Audio
A new offensive
Waikato University's Al Gillespie tells us how the unrest in the Kurdistan city of Kirkuk echoes what's happening in Catalonia at the moment. Audio
Coalition Collision
We're edging closer to an announcement but so far all we've heard is talk about policy, policy, policy. The panelists give their views on how the politicians are tackling the waiting game. Audio