Paul Brennan
The Week In Review for week ending Fri April 15 2016
A review of the week's news including... The Panama Papers leaves John Key with some explaining to do, the Government considers options to tighten laws on dangerous dogs following attacks, Australia… Audio
Music with Melody Thomas
Melody Thomas previews this weekend's Music 101 programme. Audio
Food with Jonny Schwass
Jonny Schwass talks BBQ, with a recipe for Smoked Brisket. Audio
NZ Live - The Jason McIver Collective
Pop/Blues vocalist Jason McIver borrowed a lot of money to make an album last year, then promptly ran away to the countryside. The desire to become a full time musician again, away from the… Video, Audio
Critter of the Week - Nicola Toki
Every Friday, DOC's threatened species ambassador Nicola Toki tells us about one of our endangered - but uncharismatic - native species. Today, it's the Katipo Spider. Audio
Journalism Ethics - Richard Pamatatau
The Reserve Bank has stopped offering embargoed media breifings to journalists and financial analysts after a Newhub reporter leaked details of a change to the official cash rate hours before it was… Audio
Electronically-Assisted Groundings - Dave Duncan
A 12 metre long launch has been returned to Tauranga marina "mostly" in one piece this morning after becoming a victim of what's known as "electronically assisted grounding" - basically a vessel's GPS… Audio
Panel Pre-Show - Paul, Jim & Julie
Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Audio
The Expats - Luke Robertson
Luke Robertson grew up in Westport but has gone on to become a professional beer writer in Melbourne. He was recently named Australian beer writer of the Year for 2015 for his blog Ale of a Time Audio
Masterpieces
On Masterpieces today, photographer Simon Woolf of Woolf photography talks about his favourite photograph. Audio
Russia/US Tension
Multiple times this week, Russian planes have flown aggressively close to a US warship in the Baltic Sea, the USS Donald Cook. Where might this behaviour lead? Audio
Mary Holm
Financial author, columnist and educator Mary Holm answers your questions about personal finance. Audio
Bed bugs are winning the war against humans
David Lilly, a Phd student from the University of Sydney has discovered that bed bugs have adapted to the chemical arsenal we throw at them by developing a thicker outer shell, making it much harder… Audio, Gallery
Inky's escape shows how smart Octopus' are - Dr Jean McKinnon
The story of Inky the Octopus's daring escape from the Napier Aquarium has hit the headlines around the world. Inky took advantage of his tank's lid being left slightly ajar and fled to the Pacific… Audio, Gallery
Christchurch Mayoralty - Garry Moore
It's just six months until the local government elections, but in Christchurch, nobody has put their hand up to run for mayor. Yesterday, the incumbent Lianne Dalziel told local media she was feeling… Audio
The Panel pre-show for 13 April 2016
Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Audio
