Niki Bezzant
Are women really better at Multi-tasking?
But some new research out of Aachen University in Germany has found there is in fact NO evidence to support the claim. Audio
India-Pakistan tensions over Kashmir ramp up
Waikato University professor Al Gillespie joins the panel to explain exactly what's going on in Kashmir, and whether an equitable solution is possible. Audio
Land use between a rock and a hard place
Food, or housing? We only have a finite amount of land in Aotearoa - and we have to use it to feed people and to house people. But which should take precedence? Economist Kirden Lees joins us to talk… Audio
Question of the Day for 15 August 2019
The IPCC says we must reduce food waste to help combat climate change. What are your best tips for reducing food waste? Audio
Is AutoCorrect ruining our ability to spell?
For people who aren't great at spelling, AutoCorrect was like a gift from the gods ... but is it having knock-on effects on useful skills? Audio
Is National paving the way for Christopher Luxon?
National's Deputy Leader, Paula Bennett is to vacate her Upper Harbour electoral seat to oversee the party's campaign for the 2020 election, which has prompted speculation that it's being vacated for… Audio
Why is New Zealand's borrowing cap so low?
New Zealand has the 11th-lowest net debt-to-GDP ratio out of 183 countries around the world. RNZ's Gyles Beckford joins the panel to explain why, and whether we need to change our philosophy. Audio
Is a recession on the horizon?
Markets have tumbled around the world in the past 24 hours. RNZ's Business Editor Gyles Beckford brings us the latest and explains what it means and whether the world might be headed for a recession.
…Government reveals quake-damaged repair package
The government has announced a new repair package for people who bought quake-damaged homes, expected to cost around $300 million. Audio
The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Bill Ralston (Part 2)
The IPCC says we must reduce food waste to help combat climate change. What are your best tips for reducing food waste? Food, or housing? We only have a finite amount of land in Aotearoa - and we have… Audio
The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Bill Ralston (Part 1)
The government has announced a new repair package for people who bought quake-damaged homes, expected to cost around $300 million. Markets have tumbled around the world in the past 24 hours. RNZ's… Audio
I've been thinking for 15 August 2019
What the Panellists Niki Bezzant and Bill Ralston have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 15 August 2019
The classic 1990 movie Home Alone is getting remade by Disney, but the decision has been widely panned. Audio
The Greens plan for housing
The Green Party held its annual conference over the weekend. The party revealed their rent-to-own policy. Audio
Are natural supplements safe?
A pharmacist has warned about the danger of natural products and health foods. In Stuff today Andrew Brown says Kiwis often think natural products are safer and healthier but the truth is more… Audio
Is the Health Star Rating system working as well as it could?
The Health Star Rating system debuted in 2014 and roughly 21 per cent of eligible foods in New Zealand use the label. A five year review has been undertaken on the voluntary system, and a draft is… Audio
Avoiding celebrity politics
Resist the the rise of celebrity politics. That's the call from columnist Liam Hehir on Stuff today. He argues we must keep of tradition of being understated and avoid American-like political… Audio
Hands on or off the exhibits?
There's debate about whether museums should be more interactive, after a woman climbed onto a rare motorbike exhibition. Te Papa says it can't monitor all its exhibitions all the time. Audio
Opinions on second opinions
Dr Lisa Sanders explains that second opinions play an important role in medicine but the process is neither straightforward nor infallible and should be approached with caution. Audio
Where to get (free) water
Panelist Niki Bezzant has written a piece in the New Zealand Herald about where people can get free water in public places. Water fountains aren't as common nowadays. Audio