Peter Elliott
The Pre-panel for 14 January 2019
Wallace Chapman is joined by Peter Elliott and Heather Roy. He asks his question of the day and our panellists tell us what they've been thinking Audio
Pot-holes on the road to legalizing cannabis
Cannabis is a whisker away from being officially legal in Canada. It looks like New Zealand's laws will be much the same as Canada's. There are some unresolved issues around the drug and how the laws… Audio
PC pioneer Paul Allen dies
The man who paved the way for our laptops and smartphones has died. Paul Allen spearheaded the operating system for IMBs first personal computer in 1980. And put Microsoft on the map. Audio
Salvation Army's KiwiBuy
The Salvation Army has developed a schme which it says will help 50, 000 people to buy their own homes. KiwiBuy would see th government contribute $1bn annually. The Salvation Army's Alan Johnson says… Audio
Ross lays complaint with Police against Bridges
It's well and truly on. Former National MP Jami-Lee Ross has been the Pied Piper to the media on his trip to a Police station in Wellington. He's laid a complaint against National Party leader Simon… Audio
The Panel with Ella Henry and Peter Elliott (Part 2)
The man who paved the way for our laptops and smartphones has died. Paul Allen spearheaded the operating system for IMBs first personal computer in 1980. And put Microsoft on the map. What the… Audio
The Panel with Ella Henry and Peter Elliott (Part 1)
It's well and truly on. Former National MP Jami-Lee Ross has been the Pied Piper to the media on his trip to a Police station in Wellington. He's laid a complaint against National Party leader Simon… Audio
Tennis grunting and Serena's gripes
Former New Zealand tennis great Chris Lewis talks about the art of grunting and if it actually does anything to help tennis players game. He also gives his perspective of the Serena Williams US Open… Audio
Call for ACC to also cover sickness
Sir Geoffrey Palmer QC wants ACC to cover sickness and disability not just injury caused by accidents. ACC lawyer Chris Patterson says even in its current form ACC isn't sustainable and it would be… Audio
Panel Says
What the Panelists Julia Whaipooti and Peter Elliott want to talk about. Audio
Young blood good for you
Researchers at University College London have found that blood taken from younger animals improves the later-life health of older creatures. It can reduce the chances of developing age-related… Audio
Abby Hartley dies in Bali
After falling ill while on holiday in Bali New Zealander Abby Hartley has died. Questions around her travel insurer continue. The government has also been under scrutiny for not transporting her home… Audio
School fundraisers involving alcohol not ok on school grounds
Hawke's Bay paediatrician Russell Wills opposed allowing Port Ahuriri School holding a fundraiser that involved alcohol. Many schools have events that include booze. We ask Dr Wills why was this event… Audio
Power bills leave people struggling
Consumer NZ says access to affordable power is a basic consumer right but power companies aren't delivering. This is backed-up by the initial report by the Electricity Price Review. It's found 103,000… Audio
The Panel with Julia Whaipooti and Peter Elliott (Part 2)
Researchers at University College London have found that blood taken from younger animals improves the later-life health of older creatures. It can reduce the chances of developing age-related… Audio
The Panel with Julia Whaipooti and Peter Elliott (Part 1)
Consumer NZ says access to affordable power is a basic consumer right but power companies aren't delivering. This is backed-up by the initial report by the Electricity Price Review. It's found 103,000… Audio
Does the news do any good - and should it actually aim to?
A listener writes in questioning what value "the news" brings to society, citing the lack of uplifting news. Do they have a point, and should the news media be looking to highlight the positive that… Audio
Cow which attacked people in South Auckland euthanised
The cow that attacked two people in South Auckland yesterday has been put down, leading some to question whether such an action was justified. Audio
Joseph Parker session now opened to all students
Joseph Parker's closed session for Maori and Pasifika boys and their fathers has now been opened to all students - but was there a problem in the first place? Audio