Paula Penfold

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

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

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

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

What do you recall, if you're old enough, of the carless day scheme? Audio

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

NZ First Leader Winston Peters has hit out at his coalition partner Labour over its handling of the abortion law reform.  Audio

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

What the Panellists Chris Orr and Paula Penfold have been thinking about. Audio

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

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

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

A new report from AUT University and the MOH has found that more than 1 in 3 Pacifica Youth reported gambling daily, making gambling as common as tobacco among some.  Audio

Police called into a Canterbury cafe, one that has been called New Zealand's rudest, to explain customer service to the owners. It has the lowest rating on trip advisor but is it all a beat up? Are… Audio

What's your favourite comfort food to make this time of year? Audio

It's a cold night and you've got a hearty stew on the stove, what could be better? Why do we turn to comforting, heavy dishes during the colder months - is it purely for warmth?  Audio

New laws have been introduced in Queensland Australia, so drivers can now be fined a grand for using their phones while driving. If drivers are caught a second time they could lose their licence.  Audio

Sporting injuries for under-14s have surged. Since 2008 Injuries are up 60 percent in this age group, much higher growth than any other age. ACC believes it could be because young people are… Audio