Peter Fa'afiu
What to do about Eden Park
Auckland Eden Park is in serious financial strife and there are ongoing issues with infrastructure. They can't pay back loans and aren't actually hosting many events anymore. It's an iconic sporting… Audio
Come to our kids party, bring cash
Children's birthday parties can be expensive for parents but there's now a trend to help alleviate the costs: guests bring their own five dollar note. 'Fiver parties' are a new hit, attendees bring a… Audio
Over 65s miss out on employer KiwiSaver contributions
The Government won't back a call to make it compulsory for all employers to make KiwiSaver contributions to over 65s. As it strands under law currently, it's up to individual employers whether or not… Audio
The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Peter Fa'afiu (Part 2)
Question of the Day; Suffering though audience Q & A's; Our justice system is 'broken'; Four-day work week isn't actually working. Audio
The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Peter Fa'afiu (Part 1)
Over 65s miss out on employer KiwiSaver contributions; Come to our kids' party, bring cash; What to do about Eden Park. Audio
Question of the Day
What New Zealand attraction underwhelmed you? Plus Story of the Day - two Scottish kids are sailing a toy pirate ship around the world and tracking it along the way. Audio
Pre-Panel for 22 January 2019
Your feedback, and what the panelists Cindy Mitchener and Peter Fa'afiu have been thinking about. Audio
Too many pretty people
Actor Samuel Johnson, star of the TV drama 'The Secret Life of Us', says movies and television have become a blandfest. He's calling for more ordinary-looking actors, more ugly people in showbiz. Audio
Neil Degrasse Tyson faces sexual misconduct allegations
Famous astrophysicist Neil Degrasse Tyson is facing allegations of sexual misconduct. The Cosmos host denies the accusations but welcomes an impartial investigation into them and will cooperate… Audio
Pope: Gay clergy should leave
In a new book, Pope Francis says actively gay priests should quit rather than live a double life while those with homosexual tendancies shouldn't be admitted to the clergy. Audio
Christmas reimagined: māori Santa
Nelson's Santa Parade has embraced biculturalism with the traditional santa suit ditched for a red korowai. Not everyone is happy with the portrayal. Audio
Finding the perfect place
A poll has found the happiest place to live in Britain is the seaside town of Leigh, an hour out of London. The poll looked at 12 happiness factors including community spirit, safety and cultural… Audio
Devonport's publicly-funded electric ride-share
Residents in Auckland Devonport suburb will get subsidised use of an all-electric ride-share service being trialled by Auckland Transport, to get them to and from the ferry terminal. Audio
Bullying in the workplace
National MP Maggie Barry has denied allegations of workplace bullying against her. Meanwhile, accusations of workplace bullying by Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell have been revealed, which she… Audio
National recovers in new poll
The National party has rebounded in 1 news' latest Colmar Brunton Poll. Its back on top at 46 percent, while Labour has slipped two points to 43. Audio
The Panel with Peter Fa'afiu and Jacquie Nairn (Part 2)
A poll has found the happiest place to live in Britain is the seaside town of Leigh, an hour out of London. The poll looked at 12 happiness factors including community spirit, safety and cultural… Audio
The Panel with Peter Fa'afiu and Jacquie Nairn (Part 1)
The National party has rebounded in 1 news' latest Colmar Brunton Poll. Its back on top at 46 percent, while Labour ahs slipped two points to 43, the greens are down to five percent and New Zealand is… Audio
Libraries: A refuge for homeless people
A Canadian columnist has outlined the social function libraries have - providing a welcoming, warm place for the city's homeless. He says libraries are safe, don't cost anything to enter, offer free… Audio
What are teachers allowed to do?
Principals say teachers are worried about being hauled before the Education Council for handling disruptive children. Pat Newman says the guidelines leave grey areas. Audio