Michael Moynihan
Are we due for an inland tsunami?
After the tsunamis and tsunami warnings of recent years we're probably more aware. Our inland towns are at risk from tsunamis. Dr Joshu Mountjoy joins us, he's a Niwa marine geologist, Audio
New $35 tourist levy mooted
Inbound tourists would be charged up to $35 to enter the country if a proposed international visitor levy goes ahead. Audio
The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Michael Moynihan (Part 2)
Alice Brock's food at the real life Alice's Restaurant was very hippy and healthy. And if you are too young to know about the story it's well worth a google. What our panellist Leonie Freeman and… Audio
The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Michael Moynihan (Part 1)
Inbound tourists would be charged up to $35 to enter the country if a proposed international visitor levy goes ahead. After the tsunamis and tsunami warnings of recent years we're probably more aware… Audio
Migrants told to show their Australianness before citizenship
Apparently joining a rotary club is enough to prove you have integrated into Australian life. Audio
Emojis as evidence in court
Courtrooms around the world rely on experts on DNA, blood splatter, arson, handwriting, gun residue etc., so why not emojis? Audio
NZ's number 2 diplomat in the US in hot water for tweets
A top NZ diplomat told the Democrats in the U.S. to quote "get their shit together". This followed an announcement Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren could be on the ticket for 2020 to take on Trump.
…What the panellists have to talk about
What the Panelists Mai Chen and Michael Moynihan want to talk about. Audio
Bali goes quiet, including on Twitter et al
All telecomms companies in Indonesia agreed to shut down mobile internet this year for 24 hours during Bali's annual day of Silence. The Panel asks whether this would be a good idea here. Audio
Plain packaging coming in
A Professor of Public Health at Massey Univeristy, Marewa Glover, says plain packaging won't make any difference. She says it's new technologies like e-cigarettes that will displace smoking. Audio
Russia and the UK relations on edge
The fallout from the poisoning of Sergei Skripal continues. The British Government's now widened its already huge enquiry into this, to examine other deaths on British soil. The Panel talks to Waikato… Audio
Labour suspends all Young Labour events
The Labour party has suspended all Young Labour events as it reviews sexual assault claims. Did they get it right not telling the parents of the 16-year-olds who were assaulted? Audio
Flying taxis
Google co-Founder Larry Page's company Kitty Hawk is testing autonomous air taxis in the skies above Canterbury. Audio
The Panel with Mai Chen and Michael Moynihan (Part 2)
All telecomms companies in Indonesia agreed to shut down mobile internet this year for 24 hours during Bali's annual day of Silence. The Panel asks whether this would be a good idea here. What the… Audio
The Panel with Mai Chen and Michael Moynihan (Part 1)
Google co-Founder Larry Page's company Kitty Hawk is testing autonomous air taxis in the skies above Canterbury. Jacinda Ardern has told the New York Times this sends "a message to the world that our… Audio
Four-day week has lots of fans
A lot of feedback telling us that the four-day working week is a resounding success at their workplace. Audio
Acne and depression
Children are developing acne earlier and this has a dramatic impact on their mental health. Paediatric dermatologist Diana Purvis discusses the link between depression and skin problems. Audio
Panel Says
What the Panelists Victoria Stewart and Michael Moynihan want to talk about. Audio
The Knowledge
Scientists use Wikipedia, Black Cab drivers in London use their noggin. Where do you get most of your knowledge from? Audio
Sanitary product donations
After a lot of feedback from a discussion earlier in the week here are the details for donating sanitary products or money for women in need of assistance. To donate money go to the Salvation Army… Audio