Michelle Boag
KiwiRail launches impactful new train safety ad
KiwiRail has launched a remarkable new safety ad, showing CCTV footage of near misses, overlaid with narration by a train driver - who has to live with the consequences of pedestrians' carelessness. Audio
Does the OIA need to be rebuilt from the ground up?
The Official Information Act is under the microscope. The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier joins the Panel to discuss exactly what's going wrong, and whether the Act can be fixed - or whether an entirely… Audio
What's your favourite ever album cover?
50 years ago..The Beatles gathered at a pedestrian crossing in London outsdie EMI studios in St Johns Wood London. Audio
Hong Kong conflict continues to escalate
Hong Kong's international airport over the last day cancelled all its flights after thousands of demonstrators crowded into the terminal. Where is this conflict headed? Audio
Where to next for the Green party?
The Greens are looking to be the first minor party ever to break the five percent threshold immediately following a term in government. But can Audio
Fonterra in dire straits
Dairy giant Fontera says it expects to make a reported loss of more than $590 million this financial year. Phil Barry from TDB Advisory joins us to explain why, and what's next. Audio
The Panel with Michelle Boag and Peter Dunne (Part 2)
What's your favourite ever album cover? The Official Information Act is under the microscope. The Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier joins the Panel to discuss exactly what's going wrong, and whether the… Audio
The Panel with Michelle Boag and Peter Dunne (Part 1)
Dairy giant Fontera says it expects to make a reported loss of more than $590 million this financial year. Phil Barry from TDB Advisory joins us to explain why, and what's next. The Greens are looking… Audio
I've been thinking for 13 August 2019
What the Panellists have been thinking about. Audio
Hell Pizza's fakeout
Hell Pizza is facing heat - and perhaps even legal woes - over its gimmick to serve fake meat without telling customers. Audio
MPI's handling of Kauri dieback 'appalling'
A new report has slammed MPI's handling of kauri dieback as "appalling". The Environment Select Committee report called the agency slow to act in its response to the threat. Audio
New minister, new plan?
The new housing minister won't confirm targets for kiwibuild - so the 100,000 houses may not be the key phrase anymore. Audio
Question of the Day 1 July 2019
What plastic product would you NEXT like to see banned? Audio
Leaders meet in the DMZ
Donald Trump has become the first sitting US President to set foot in North Korea, meeting Kim Jong Un in the demilitarized zone. Audio
Millions to go to plastic waste projects
On a related topic the Government will spend $40 million on crowd-sourcing ideas to reduce the amount of plastic waste. The money will be used in invest in projects that tackle the problem of waste. Audio
Plastic bag ban in force
The single use plastic ban comes into effect today. The ban will affect everyone from markets and retailers, supermarkets and department stores. Audio
The Panel with Sharon Brettkelly and Michelle Boag (Part 2)
What plastic product would you NEXT like to see banned? The new housing minister won't confirm targets for kiwibuild - so the 100,000 houses may not be the key phrase anymore. Megan Woods became… Audio
The Panel with Sharon Brettkelly and Michelle Boag (Part 1)
The single use plastic ban comes into effect today. The ban will affect everyone from markets and retailers, supermarkets and department stores. The panellists discuss the move and whether they're… Audio