Rodney Hide
I've been thinking for 9 October 2019
What the Panellists Rodney Hide and Marami Stephens have been thinking about. Audio
Local Government Christmas party spending
How much should taxpayer or ratepayer funded organisations spend on end of year Christmas Parties? Audio
Ageism: Let older people take up space
A 71-year-old dancer says older people need claim their space in the world. Susan Jordan told Stuff she started teaching dance to people over 65 a decade ago. Audio
Pros and cons of a UBI
Another discussion about whether a Universal Basic Income would work in New Zealand, this time Susan Edwards piece in Stuff. The interesting thing about this policy is that it is supported by people… Audio
Question of the Day for 17 September 2019
How have your driving habits changed in the last 5 years? Do you drive more or less? Why? Audio
We're driving less, why?
An AA Insurance survey of just over a thousand kiwis has found a quarter are driving less than a year ago. Audio
Bank complaints rise
We all use banks, we are all reliant on them - they are an indispensable part of our lives. But it appears we have our concerns about them. Bank complaints have spiked up more than 20 percent to a 5… Audio
Forcing the fuel industry to invest in infrastructure
An inquiry into the Auckland pipeline leak has suggested the government needs new powers to force fuel companies to invest in more infrastructure. The 2017 leak was caused by a digger striking a… Audio
Trump and Ardern to meet
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will meet with US President Donald Trump when she's in New York next week for an official bilateral discussion. Audio
The Panel with Kathryn Burnett and Rodney Hide (Part 2)
How have your driving habits changed in the last 5 years? Do you drive more or less? Why? Another disucssion about whether a Universal Basic Income would work in New Zealand, this time Susan Edwards… Audio
The Panel with Kathryn Burnett and Rodney Hide (Part 1)
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will meet with US President Donald Trump when she's in New York next week for an official bilateral discussion. An inquiry into the Auckland pipeline leak has suggested… Audio
I've been thinking for 17 September 2019
What the Panellists Kathryn Burnett and Rodney Hide have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 17 September 2019
Vice reports on new research that has found distraction is worse than just the time it wastes. The University of Ohio discovered that distraction distort how we view reality. Audio
Old guard being challenged by young blood in local elections
The old guard are being challenged by new blood in both Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt in the upcoming local body elections. Upper Hutt mayor Wayne Guppy is facing a challenge from 38 year-old councillor… Audio
Can comedy survive in the age of outrage?
Comedian Alan McElroy's answers the question "Can comedy survive in the age of outrage?" Comedians are now having to ask themselves, who is going to take offence at this joke? A couple of months ago… Audio
Memories of milk deliveries
Glass bottles for milk are making a comeback. The Question of the Day is: Can you recall the days of milk deliveries? What are your memories? Audio
Plane legroom to shrink further
It's no secret that seat-size has shrunk on planes over the years as airlines try to cram in as many passengers as they can. Now, aviation research company Landrum and Brown says it's going to get… Audio
National Party says it'll start a National Cancer Fund
National Party leader Simon Bridges announced the policy of forming a National Cancer Fund. This would see $50M a year go to Pharmac to fund proven cancer drugs. A Christchurch Prostate Cancer support… Audio
National Party Conference
You: the National Party's bottom line. What on earth does that mean? Leader, Simon Bridges made the proclamation at his party's conference on the weekend. The question has been raised, just who are… Audio