Penny Ashton

New research suggests a way forward for dealing with domestic cats in relation to the natural environment. Including, keeping cats inside from dusk til dawn. New Zealanders are a long way behind… Audio

The Waikato District Council is increasing the rent of its pensioners flats by 16 per cent, that's $26 a week. Budgeting adviser Darryl Evans of Mangere Budgeting Services says the elderly, who… Audio

There's a "bring back the stick shift" movement as some say the ease of driving modern cars is taking away drivers' abilities to make safe and timely decisions when driving. Audio

The Big 7 travel site has determined that the kiwi accent is outrageously charming. The sexiest accent in the world. How come it wasn't French or Italian? Audio

The department of Corrections is being criticised for spending $1 million on 193 slushy ice machines to help keep prison staff cool over the summer of 2017-2018. National leader Simon Bridges calls it… Audio

Police have confirmed the person accused of taking 11 guns from Palmerston North police station last Thursday got into the building through an unlocked door. The deputy Police Comissioner Mike Clement… Audio

A University of Otago-led report has outlined bold ambitions aimed at getting people out of their cars and into more 'active transport'. These include doubling the number of trips walked, doubling the… Audio

The Big 7 travel website has determined that the kiwi accent is outrageously charming. The sexiest accent in the world. How come it wasn't French or Italian? There's a "bring back the stick shift"… Audio

A University of Otago-led report has outlined bold ambitions aimed at getting people out of their cars and into more 'active transport'. These include doubling the number of trips walked, doubling the… Audio

What the Panelists Penny Ashton and Jarrod Gilbert have been thinking about. Audio

It looks like sharing burned CDs with your mates is a thing of the past. About half of the 1000 people who took part in a study into pirating had ripped-off TV and film content at some point in the… Audio

The companies office says the brand 'Happy To Sit On Your Face' sunglasses is offensive. The Christchurch-based owner of the brand says she'll keep the name despite not being able to register it. Audio

A couple in New Plymouth had an abusive note slapped on their car which was parked in a mobility car park. Catherine Campbell is in renal failure, and undergoes dialysis on a regular basis.She doesn't… Audio

Ultrasonic pest control issues a high-pitched sound that's meant to deter birds and pests.Not only are there unknown health consequences for children, there are civil liberties worries as these… Audio

Where in NZ would you love to move to and why? Audio

South Island towns are trying to lure Aucklanders away from traffic congestion, parking woes and high house prices. A marketing campaign is inviting Aucklanders to Geraldine, Pleasant Point and… Audio

Increased car parking rates are taking their toll on visitors to Auckland's Middlemore Hospital.The fees were hiked by 10 per cent last month by at the car park that's managed by Secure Parking and… Audio

Long-running Labour Party member and former Labour MP John Tamihere has been given the cold shoulder by his party. The powers that be sent back his $100 membership fee and didn't renew it. Political… Audio

Another fire has broken out in the Nelson region. The Moutere fire is covering seven hectares and is being fought by three helicopters and two more are on the way. People in homes and businesses on a… Audio