Mike Smith
Iwi Leader sues the Government over climate change
The Far North iwi leader who said he would take the government to court over inaction on climate change has filed papers at the High Court in Wellington this afternoon. Audio
Legal action against the Government over climate change
Iwi leader Mike Smith is suing the Government over its inaction on climate change. He says he wanted to see in the ICCC report a target to halve greenhouse has emission in the next decade. Audio
Advantages of a sugar tax
The Californian city of Berkely has seen a 50 percent decrease in sugary drink consumption since introducing a sugar tax - should we do the same? Plus, grown adults in NZ are pulling out their own… Audio
Should we lower the voting age to 16?
Canterbury University politics lecturer Bronwyn Hayward wants NZ to lower the voting age to 16 - something championed by, among others, former Green MP Sue Bradford. The Panel weighs in with their… Audio
The kids are alright - and they're rising up
Around the country, high school students are planning to take a day off school to protest perceived inaction from governments with regard to climate change. Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft… Audio
Bitter pill to swallow for departing Vodafone workers
Vodafone is undergoing a sweeping restructure, and now wants some of the staff who'll lose their jobs to help train up their replacements - who are mainly based offshore, in India. Audio
Theresa May suffers another defeat as no-deal Brexit looms
Theresa May suffered a devastating defeat overnight as her Brexit plan was rejected by a majority of 149. With the UK's divorce from Europe due to come in force in just 17 days, law professor Al… Audio
The Panel with Victoria Stewart and Mike Smith (Part 2)
What's your ultimate fantasy breakfast spread? Canterbury University politics lecturer Bronwyn Hayward wants NZ to lower the voting age to 16 - something championed by, among others, former Green MP… Audio
The Panel with Victoria Stewart and Mike Smith (Part 1)
Theresa May suffered a devastating defeat overnight as her Brexit plan was rejected by a majority of 149. With the UK's divorce from Europe due to come in force in just 17 days, law professor Al… Audio
The story of the cricket umpire and the dominatrix returns
It was a crime so sensational that 1990s New Zealand wasn't sure whether to be shocked or turn it into a source of jokes. Now the story of cricket umpire Peter Plumley-Walker, teenage dominatrix Renee… Audio
Māori leaders support zero-carbon 2050 goal
Māori leaders have thrown their weight behind the goal of making New Zealand carbon neutral by 2050 at the latest, saying climate change is the most serious threat facing New Zealand. More than 120… Audio
Man who tried to fell One Tree Hill pine discusses decision
A grove of native trees and shrubs will be planted on the summit of Auckland's One Tree Hill in the hope at least one tree will be left standing. Twenty years ago Mike Smith tried to cut down the lone… Audio
One Tree Hill's seedling solution
Trees are to be replanted at the summit of Auckland's One Tree Hill, 15 years after chainsaw attacks forced the removal of the lone Monterey Pine. A grove of native trees and shrubs will be planted… Audio
Norwegian oil explorer accused of divide-and-rule tactics in Northland
A Norwegian company that plans to look for oil off the Northland coast is being accused of breaking Norwegian government guidelines for dealing with indigenous people. Audio
Your Song - Eternal Father, Strong To Save
Mike Smith from Nelson nominates 'Eternal Father, Strong To Save' as performed by The Choir of Trinity College. Audio
The Secret Life Of Aotearoa Juggalos
In The Secret Life of Aotearoa Juggalos, Sophie Wilson and Tony Stamp talk to diehard Kiwi fans of shock-rap duo, Insane Clown Posse, and discover how therapeutic horror-comedy drives one of the… Audio
Labour leadership debate
Former Labour Party secretary Mike Smith and former Labour MP Darien Fenton discuss Labour's leadership options. Audio
Former Labour gen sec says leadership contest should wait
The Labour Party could elect a new leader, before even finishing a review of its worst showing at an election in more than 90 years. Audio
Directors
Television's Platinum Fund for high-end, one-off TV dramas may have been an expensive gamble, but it seems to have paid off. Audio
