Russell Brown
Call for fair pay agreements
The Council of Trade Unions released a report this morning calling on the Government to honour a pre-election promise to introduce fair pay agreements. Audio
Two National MPs to retire
Senior National MP Amy Adams will retire from politics at the 2020 election. Just 45 minutes later, a second National MP, Alastair Scott, also announced he'd also be retiring at the election. Audio
The Panel with Russell Brown and Alexia Russell (Part 2)
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 Panel with Russell Brown and Alexia Russell (Part 1)
Senior National MP Amy Adams will retire from politics at the 2020 election. The Selwyn MP has decided to step down form her spokesperson roles in the meantime. Just 45 minutes later, a second… Audio
I've been thinking for 25 June 2019
What the Panellists Russell Brown and Alexia Russell have been thinking. Audio
Story of the Day for 25 June 2019
People are more honest than expected, according to a study about what happens when people find wallets. Audio
School phone ban
Intesting item here by Kelly Makiha, Roroua Daily Post lookig at the issue of celphones in schools. How to get the balance right between students being allowed their phones and being distracted by… Audio
Ending food wastage
The UK government may soon force restaurants to offer takeaway leftovers to reduce food waste. Audio
Family violence funding
The Prime Minister made a major announcement on the weekend, committing the government to funding a multi-agency approach to family and sexual violence to the tune of $320 million over four years. Audio
MP Alfred Ngaro and new party
National Party leader Simon Bridges is happy to give list MP Alfred Ngaro "the space" to explore the idea of splitting off and setting up a Christian values party. Just what does that mean? Audio
Are protests making a comeback?
Are protests making a comeback? This includes many of young New Zealanders marching for climage change. And internationally there have been some massive protests, including the 2017 Womens March which… Audio
Insurance risks for NZ homes
Lloyds of London rates New Zealand as the second most at-risk nation in the world, behind Bangladesh, when it comes to insurance. Experts are advising those with properties on cliff tops, waterways… Audio
Was the Australian election result a surprise?
It is almost guaranteed that Australia will have a third term Liberal National Government. Liberal Leader Scott Morrison has pulled off an incredible victory and it's yet another election where the… Audio
The Panel with Russell Brown and Catherine Robertson (Part 2)
Question of the Day: What was the last protest you went on? National Party leader Simon Bridges is happy to give list MP Alfred Ngaro "the space" to explore the idea of splitting off and setting up a… Audio
The Panel with Russell Brown and Catherine Robertson (Part 1)
It is almost guaranteed that Australia will have a third term Liberal National Government. Liberal Leader Scott Morrison has pulled off an incredible victory and it's yet another election where the… Audio
I've been thinking for 20 May 2019
What the Panelists Catherine Robertson and Russell Brown have been thinking. Audio
Story of the Day for 20 May 2019
In New York City, it seems no one can afford to miss an email or reply to a chat late, even if that means checking their phones when crossing the street. But soon these daredevils could get hit with a… Audio
Ripping it up with Russell Brown
The first 101 issues of NZ music and culture magazine Rip It Up have been digitised by the National Library of New Zealand and can now be found and searched online. Audio
What form will the cannabis referendum take?
Cabinet is today looking at the referendum into cannabis legislation for personal use that's set to be voted on at the 2020 election. Audio