Mark Sainsbury
The Panel with Livia Esterhazy and Mark Sainsbury (Part 1)
The World Health Organisation has declared the coronvirus a pandemic, we speak to Dr Siouxsie Wiles about what that means. US correspondent Simon Hampton also updates what's happening in the U.S where… Audio
I've been thinking for 12 March 2020
What the panellists Livia Esterhazy and Mark Sainsbury have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 12 March 2020
Unity Books Auckland has won "International Bookshop of the Year" at the London Book Fair. RNZ producer and former Unity Books Wellington bookseller Robert Kelly is here to sing the praises of… Audio
Is music in bars getting louder or are we getting older?
The often debated issue of music in bars, is it getting louder or are we getting older? Audio
The latest on the US primary vote in New Hampshire
Correspondent Simon Hampton talks to the Panel about the lastest results in the New Hampshire Primary for the Democrats. Audio
Petrol and diesel powered vehicles to become outcasts
Petrol cars are likely to become obselete and socially unaccpetable in the new era of climate change awareness. Audio
New report calls for the regions to lead their own growth
Regional development expert, David Wilson, has written a report on why the regions should be leading their own growth initiatives, not central government. He joins The Panel to discuss why the… Audio
Today in music history: Jazz musician Lyle Mays died this week
Today in music history, jazz musician Lyle Mays died earlier this week Audio
Salvation Army State of the Nation report out today
Paul Barber, co-author of the Salvation Army's State of the Nation report out today, talks about the areas where New Zealand is still failing parts of society badly. Audio
Academics concerned about the coronavirus rapid spread
Academics have been taken by surprise at how far and how fast the coronavirus has travelled. Associate Professor Adam Kamradt-Scott from the University of Sydney who specialises in global health… Audio
RNZ reverses decision on Concert FM changes
RNZ has withdrawn the restructuring proposal for its Concert FM and music department. Audio
The Panel with Ruth Money and Mark Sainsbury (Part 2)
Today in music history, jazz musician Lyle Mays died earlier this week. Regional development expert, David Wilson, has written a report on why the regions should be leading their own growth… Audio
The Panel with Ruth Money and Mark Sainsbury (Part 1)
Academics have been taken by surprise at how far and how fast the coronavirus has travelled. Associate Professor Adam Kamradt-Scott from the University of Sydney who specialises in global health… Audio
I've been thinking for 12 February 2020
What the panellists Ruth Money and Mark Sainsbury have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 12 February 2020
Taika Waititi's win at the Oscars this week triggered a deluge of anecdotes about New Zealander's interactions with the director. Comedian, writer and actor Jonny Potts asked people on twitter to… Audio
PISA results: why are we slipping?
New Zealand's underwhelming performance in an international education report has raised some eyebrows around the country. Audio
Libraries need more books, less tech
An interesting article in The Spinoff by one of the leading lights of the New Zealand literary scene, Lloyd Jones. He argues that our literary culture is being slowly eroded. Audio
Question of the day for 4 December 2019
What's your favourite New Zealand book, and why? Audio
Reaction to the draft cannabis bill
The National party says the the draft cannabis legislation bill, released yesterday, is too vague for voters to make an informed decision at next year's referendum. Audio
Measles misinformation - how it spreads
The death toll has now reached 60 in the Samoan measles epidemic. We speak to Siouxsie Wiles about misinformation around vaccines plus reaction to the ODT cartoon. Audio