Russell Brown

Vaccinologist and Auckland University Associate Professor, Dr Helen Petousis-Harris says there's a big knowledge gap for parents about their children's vaccination status. Audio

The government hasn't ruled out giving a cash sum to everyone to stimulate the economy but will it help? Associate Professor Susan St John from the University of Auckland Business School and founding… Audio

Will handshaking make a come back after COVID-19 has been eliminated? Audio

Willie Te Aho, Te Whānau-a-Maruhaeremuri hapu chair says they will continue to protect their communty from Covid 19 crossing their borders even when the country moves to level three next week. Audio

Panellists Leonie Freeman and Russell Brown share what they've been thinking about. Audio

Many people across the world are taking to social media to report experiencing strange or particularly vivid dreams during lockdown. Amelia Langford looks into this phenomenon and finds out what might… Audio

RNZ announced it's new music strategy last week and since then there has been a loud backlash from far and wide across New Zealand. Karyn speaks with media commentator from Public Address, Russell… Audio

Auckland-based writer, TV presenter and social historian Gordon McLauchlan has died, age 89. Audio

A collection of 254 tapes spanning the career of Flying Nun musician Chris Knox is set to be preserved by the Alexander Turnbull Library in Wellington. Video, Audio

A person has died while riding a Lime e-scooter in Auckland last night. Lime Scooters confirmed they have been in contact with police and the 59-year-old victim's family.  Audio

The Prime Minsiter has said there will be a Government building programme next year but she can't guarantee that Kiwibuild will be a part of it.  Audio

There have been concern from parents and those in the community about some schools not allowing students to go until any outstanding fees or donations are paid up.  Audio

What is your favourite superhero film? Why? Audio

The big screen Batman turns 30 and so its a good time to celebrate some of those Batpeople that have come and gone ever since Gotham City's favourite son graced the big screen in Tim Burtons noir… Audio

The gender-reveal cake gained traction in 2009 with reality TV stars and everyday couples cutting open cakes dyed pink or blue - which apparently denotes sexuality. But no more! The gimmick is waning.

The government will introduce a bank deposit guarantee scheme, to give customers better protection if their bank was to go under. It is part of the review of the Reserve Bank Act. Audio