Michelle Boag
Battle of the sexes
A University of Cambridge study on the differences between the sexes has found women have more empathy while men are more likely to view the world logically. The study seems to reinforce stereotypes… Audio
Karel Sroubek's immigration saga
A lawyer has cast doubt on whether Karel Sroubek can be deported back to the Czech Republic, following his mother's plea on Checkpoint for New Zealand to give him another chance. Audio
The teacher pay discussion continues
St John Ambulance crews around the country are refusing to attend non-emergency event work while they fight for better pay and conditions it comes as rolling teacher strikes continue across New… Audio
Back into Pike River
The Government announced today they have approved a plan to re-enter Pike River Mine, almost 8 years after the explosion that killed 29 men. Minister Andrew Little says they've chosen the simplest and… Audio
The Panel with Michelle Boag and Mike Williams (Part 2)
A University of Cambridge study on the differences between the sexes has found women have more empathy while men are more likely to view the world logically. The study seems to reinforce stereotypes… Audio
The Panel with Michelle Boag and Mike Williams (Part 1)
The Government announced today they have approved a plan to re-enter Pike River Mine, almost 8 years after the explosion that killed 29 men. Minister Andrew Little says they've chosen the simplest and… Audio
Michelle Boag, Bryce Edwards discuss National, Jami-Lee Ross
The National Party caucus will vote on Tuesday on whether to suspend or expel Jami-Lee Ross. Michelle Boag is a former National Party president and Bryce Edwards is a Victoria University political… Audio
"Crazytown" - What a new book says about Trump's White House
A new book by Watergate journalist Bob Woodward has shined an unflattering light on the Trump administration. The book has dramatic quotes from White House insiders. Audio
Nike's calculated campaign
Nike's new campaign featuring controversial former NFL player Colin Kaepernick has seen a boycott of its products from some in the US. Audio
The usefulness of university
Universities are blocking the release of survey results about the usefulness of hundreds of courses. The survey asked recent graduates to rate how their qualification prepared them work and if they… Audio
Starbucks struggles in New Zealand
Fortune magazine reports that Restaurant Brands New Zealand is letting its licensing deal with Starbucks expire this year. The hugely successful chain has a hold in countries around the world, but… Audio
There's no place like home...
A pair of ruby red slippers famously worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz have been found, more than a decade after they were stolen. Audio
NZEI schools survey
A survey by the New Zealand Educational Institute shows just over half of kiwi primary schools believe they do not have all the teachers they need, and 30 percent of principles say they are no… Audio
Harness racing in the spotlight
Several people have been charged in relation an investigation into alleged harness racing match-fixing. Those charged have been banned from every racecourse in the country. Audio
Warning to kiwi journalists in Nauru
The Pacific Islands forum continues in Nauru but attention is firmly on the actions of its Government. It has taken to twitter to warn New Zealand journalists they're "not above the law". Audio
The Panel with David Slack and Michelle Boag (Part 2)
A pair of ruby red slippers famously worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz have been found, more than a decade after they were stolen. The shoes were taken from a Museum in Minneapolis in 2005 and… Audio
The Panel with David Slack and Michelle Boag (Part 1)
The Pacific Islands forum continues in Mauru but attention is firmly on the actions of its Government more than the summit. It has taken to twitter to warn New Zealand journalists they're "not above… Audio
Burning the flag
Lucy Lawless on Twitter. "Truthfully, to those of you who ask, if I saw a NZer burning our flag, I would shrug my shoulders and think, Jeez, that person's really pissed at the govt. It would not… Audio