Selwyn Manning
Are offensive fences dividing us more deeply?
White picket fences are OUT - and tall, fortresslike walls are taking their place, according to professor Imran Muhammed. But is that changing how we as humans interact with our neighbours and… Audio
Sponsors walking the walk in women's sport
UK bank Barclay's has committed to a three-year, $20 million sponsorship deal with the Women's Super League football competition. Should other big corporations be sitting up and taking notice? Audio
What's the role of the Opposition at a time like this?
Given all the tumult in New Zealand over the past few weeks, the panel discusses what the role of the opposition is at a time when solidarity is paramount. Audio
Ardern in China: where's our relationship at?
Jacinda Ardern has met with Chinese political leaders and describes those meetings as "warm" and "constructive" - but beyond the headlines, what factors are stretching the relationship with our… Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Selwyn Manning (Part 2)
What ettitquete do you value the most? White picket fences are OUT - and tall, fortresslike walls are taking their place, according to professor Imran Muhammed. But is that changing how we as humans… Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Selwyn Manning (Part 1)
Jacinda Ardern has met with Chinese political leaders and describes those meetings as "warm" and "constructive" - but beyond the headlines, what factors are stretching the relationship with our… Audio
More on scooters
Lime scooters will hold a safety summit after concerns were raised about the new e-scooters in Auckland and Christchurch. We ask why these discussions weren't had before the scooters were rolled out… Audio
Google's payout to Andy Rubin
It's been revealed Google played Andy Rubin $90 million dollars when he left the company over sexual misconduct allegations. Audio
Trousers for Otago Girls' High students
Pupils at Otago Girls' High will be able to wear trousers from next year. Until now the uniform has included skirts, kilts, blazers and blouses but not pants. Students proposed the idea to the school… Audio
Teachers to strike again
Teachers will begin a rolling strike on November 12 in Auckland and continue around the country through the week, the union says. Audio
Swedes get microchipped
Thousands of people in Sweden have inserted microchips into their hands. The chips are meant to make their lives more convenient by allowing quicker and easier access to their homes, offices and… Audio
Workplace culture in Parliament
Yesterday The Panel discussed the need for change in workplace culture, and whether that change needs to start at parliament. We've had lots of feedback on this point, many listeners arguing politics… Audio
Council funding options
A listener has been in touch with his concerns about rate rises, he lives in Porirua and belives they are too high. We speak to Porirua Mayor Mike Tana about the situation. Audio
Bombs sent to De Niro, Biden
More bombs have been sent to high profile democrats in the US, today former Vice President Joe Biden and actor Robert De Niro. They are similar to the explosive devices sent to several other critics… Audio
Fuel boycott
People around the country are boycotting petrol over increased prices. The Facebook event has 18,000 Kiwis saying they won't fill up their cars until Sunday in protest against the rising costs. Audio
The Panel with Selwyn Manning and Cas Carter (Part 2)
Thousands of people in Sweden have inserted microchips into their hands. The chips are meant to make their lives more convenient by allowing quicker and easier access to their homes, offices and gyms… Audio
The Panel with Selwyn Manning and Cas Carter (Part 1)
People around the country are boycotting petrol over increased prices. The Facebook event has 18,000 Kiwis saying they won't fill up their cars until Sunday in protest against the rising costs… Audio
Is an Auckland city councillor worth $109,000?
Auckland councillors will be setting their own salaries soon. The politicians will have to divvy up a pot of money given by the Remuneration Authority. Audio