Penny Ashton
Vegan mocked for asking about food options
Another story about vegans copping flack for their lifestyle. A woman asked an Auckland bar, HeadQuarters, if they had vegan food, only to receive a sarcastic rant back. Audio
Auckland University staff denounce white supremacy
Hundreds of University staff have signed an open letter declaring racism and white supremacy have no place at Auckland University. The University has said it won't remove white supremacists signs from… Audio
Another criticism of Greta Thunberg
Earlier this week panellist Gary McCormick spoke passionately about how frustrated he has been that men have been criticising Great Thunberg. Today another story about a principal from Australia. Audio
Statement of regret better than apology
The British High Commissioner Laura Clarke went to Gisborne yesterday to express regret for the violence that marked the arrival of James Cook and HMS Endeavour, 250 years ago, and the deaths of nine… Audio
Money for dungers
Time to get rid of the dunger? The Government is considering paying people to scrap their old lemons in a bid to modernise the fleet. Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Scott Campbell (Part 2)
Hundreds of University staff have signed an open letter declaring racism and white supremecy have no place at Auckland University. The University has said it won't remove white supremacists signs from… Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Scott Campbell (Part 1)
Time to get rid of the dunger? The Government is considering paying people to scrap their old lemons in a bid to modernise the fleet. OIA documents released to the Newsroom website showed that the… Audio
What the panellists have been thinking
What the Panellists Penny Ashton and Scott Campbell have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the day for 3 October 2019
Emily Zamourka, a musician originally from Russia, went viral after singing in an LA subway. She's now scored a record deal. Audio
Banning phones in the office
Most of us take our phones everywhere. Often they're part of our work, a tool as important as a pen. But some organisation are looking at banning phones to boost productivity. Audio
Black Ferns playing conditions
Our World Champion Black Ferns are currently playing in a US tournament where players have to change in a tent on the field, and use portable toilets. Audio
Why won't the SFO won't prosecute Nigel Murray?
There's been an outcry over the decision to not prosecute former Waikato DHB head Nigel Murray. Dr Murray resigned in 2017 shortly before an investigation found he spent more than $120,000 on… Audio
No parking on berms
If you park on a narrow street with two wheels up on the berm, a new proposal could enable councils to hit you with a $40 fine. It is technically illegal to park on berms, but it's not enforceable. Audio
Goodbye Mad magazine
The seminal American MAD magazine is to cease regular publication. Older listeners will react by going what? Me worry? Audio
Call for compulsory vaccinations
Some are calling for compulsory vaccinations In New Zealand as the measles outbreak continues. Laws introduced in California have seen the number of children without vaccines fall dramatically. Audio
New laws show extent of family violence
Police file an average of 33 strangulation charges before the court every week. Just one statistic that highlights the shocking stage of family violence in New Zealand. Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Bernard Hickey (Part 2)
What magazine did you love growing up? Why? If you park on a narrow street with two wheels up on the berm, a new proposal could enable councils to hit you with a $40 fine. It is technically illegal to… Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Bernard Hickey (Part 1)
Police file an average of 33 strangulation charges before the court every week. Just one statistic that highlights the shocking stage of family violence in New Zealand. These stats have come to light… Audio
I've been thinking for 5 July 2019
What the Panellists Penny Ashton and Bernard Hickey have been thinking. Audio