John Barnett

Dave Dobbyn's Slice of Heaven has been called New Zealand's unofficial anthem. Thirty five years after its release Yadana Saw's explores how the song made in two days with Herbs, rejected by radio and… Video, Audio

The news that the Government will no longer proceed with the deal to support the Lord of the Rings TV Series has sent shock waves through the film and television industry. TV producer John Barnett… Audio

A  small Hamilton-based media streaming company is punching above its weight on the global stage by playing a big part in the Cannes Film Festival and other similar events this year. Audio

The Nest security alarm system has a microphone in it. Although you probably wouldn't know that because it's not stated on the gadget's specifications. It's a Google product and the company says it… Audio

Thirty-six per cent of 16-24 year-olds in full-time education in the UK are not touching booze. They're joining teetotal clubs and opting for alcohol-free accomodation. High levels of debt and the… Audio

Displaced residents of Merivale Retirement village in Christchurch were told that they need to move out by April 1. A new facility that has replaced the earthquake damaged one won't have enough beds… Audio

Some Rangitoto College year 13 girls are upset they're being told to dress more modestly.Students and parents are accusing the school of encouraging "rape culture".A senior staff member from the… Audio

What was the most radical thing you did at school? Audio

SKY subscribers are set for a price hike on April 1. It's an increase of 1.9%. This comes as a new offering comes into the market in the form of Spark Sport. Is there a hint of desperation in the… Audio

The Tax Working Group has today announced its recommendations. The least surprising thing is the long-anticipated Capital Gains Tax - which is the tax on the profit from the sale of an asset. The… Audio

Fear and humour increasingly drive the TV news. What was the most radical thing you did at school? Some Rangitoto College year 13 girls are upset they're being told to dress more modestly.Students and… Audio

The Tax Working Group has today announced its recommendations. The least surprising thing is the long-anticipated Capital Gains Tax - which is the tax on the profit from the sale of an asset. The… Audio

In the case of Karl Lagerfeld, the recently deceased Chanel creative director, that has taken a slightly tragicomic turn with news that Choupette, his seven-year-old pet cat, may inherit some of his… Audio

Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. What the Panelists Lynda Hallinan and John Barnett have been thinking about. Audio

A listener recently sent in a letter about the problems he'd had proving his address to his bank ... why is this SUCH an important detail? Audio

Chris Ryan, the president of the Auckland University Debating Society, joins the panel to talk about the mood and level of interest around Don Brash's appearance at a debate at the university later… Audio

From the journal Science Advances... sociologists from the University of Michigan set out to analyse online dating. Audio

France has reopened its investigation into the vanished Malaysia Airlines plane MH370, after a "final report" from Malaysian authorities failed to explain what happened. Audio