Paula Penfold
Cloud over Melbourne Cup race after mistreatement of horses
Melbourne cup being run amid controversy and mistreatment of horses. Audio
National party changes in the past day.
Former National party staffer, Ben Thomas, joins the discussion about Christopher Luxon as National's candidate in Botany and Maggie Barry leaving politics. Audio
The Panel with Paula Penfold and Mike Rehu (Part 2)
What music T shirt do you have that means something special to you? Minsitry of justice figures show that there's a concerning trend of people braving the civil court without a lawyer. Fast fashion… Audio
The Panel with Paula Penfold and Mike Rehu (Part 1)
Former National party staffer, Ben Thomas, joins the discussion about Christopher Luxon as National's candidate in Botany and Maggie Barry leaving politics. Melbourne cup being run amid controversy… Audio
I've been thinking for 5 November 2019
What the panellists Paula Penfold and Mike Rehu have been thinking about. Audio
Boomers deserve everything they have
An opinion piece in Stuff from a baby boomer talking about how much he enjoys retirement. He thanks "recent young commentators" for continuing to support his pension by paying taxes. Audio
Health checks for kids
Thousands of kids in New Zealand who can't see or hear properly aren't getting the help they need - like glasses - because health checks only look for serious issues. Audio
Pedestrian-only streets
There's concern about the permanent closure of Trafalgar Street in Nelson, but also some excitement. Some locals support the move to make the street completely pedestrian-only. Audio
Anti-PC packs given to Aussie parents
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, information packs will be sent to NSW parents with advice for parents on identifying if their child is being "indoctrinated" by "radical gender activists" at… Audio
Question of the Day for 8 August 2019
What do you recall, if you're old enough, of the carless day scheme? Audio
Carless days: should they make a comeback?
We thought we'd look back 40 years to a scheme that for those who recall it was either legendary or a shambles. Roger Moroney writes that the 'carless day' scheme that started in July 30 1979. Audio
Prescription drug advertising
A recent Consumer NZ survey shows that 57 per cent of kiwis support a ban on prescription medicine advertising. Currently only the US and NZ allow this practice. Audio
Peters doubles down on abortion stance
NZ First Leader Winston Peters has hit out at his coalition partner Labour over its handling of the abortion law reform. Audio
The Panel with Chris Orr and Paula Penfold (Part 2)
What do you recall, if you're old enough, of the carless day scheme? According to the Sydney Morning Herald, information packs will be sent to NSW parents with advice for parents on identifying if… Audio
The Panel with Chris Orr and Paula Penfold (Part 1)
Yesterday we mentioned that NZ First Leader Winston Peters had confirmed his party would be pushing for a referendum on abortion law reform. Today he has doubled down, hitting out at his coalition… Audio
I've been thinking for 8 August 2019
What the Panellists Chris Orr and Paula Penfold have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 8 August 2019
The first ever consumer product made in the Chernobyl exclusion zone. And given it's Soviet history it's rather apt that the first product is vodka. Audio
Wealthy call for wealth tax
Some of America's richest people are urging US presidential candidates to back a wealth tax on the super-rich to improve inequality and climate change. Audio
Woman with moko kauae refused entry
A woman who was refused entry into a bar because of her moko kauae has been apologised to and asked to educate staff on the matter. Atawhai Tuki shared her story on social media. Audio