Penny Ashton
Indoor gatherings of more than 100 people cancelled
Indoor gatherings of more than 100 people have been banned. Meanwhile Countdown is placing limits on some goods due to panic buying. Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Stephen Franks (Part 2)
Today in music history Bob Dylan released his debut album. Pro Choice groups are celebrating the passing of the Abortion Legislation Bill last night, which means abortion is now a medical procedure… Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Stephen Franks (Part 1)
Indoor gatherings of more than 100 people have been banned. Meanwhile Countdown is placing limits on some goods due to panic buying. The Panel discusses the Government's financial package for… Audio
I've been thinking for 19 March 2020
What the panellists Penny Ashton and Stephen Franks have been thinking about. Audio
What's it like being in New York during a pandemic
Some kiwis are remaining overseas, others are trying to get home/ Audio
What the panellists have been thinking
What the panellists Martin Cocker and Penny Ashton have been thinking about. Audio
Neighbourhood wars, hoop edition
We've had a few stories lately about neighbours at war and today another, this time out of Napier. The offending object: A basketball hoop. It all started when the Hiha family put up the hoop on their… Audio
Censor speaks on Christchurch attack
It was announced this morning that the accused Christchurch gunman has withdrawn his application to move his trial to another city. Meanwhile, Chief Censor David Shanks has opened up about the terror… Audio
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
