Susie Ferguson
Commerce Commission takes aim at building suppliers
The Commerce Commission has taken aim at certain building material suppliers, as well as rebate and loyalty schemes, as part of its much-anticipated report into the residential building supplies… Audio
Walking the talk on ethical investment and avoiding financial greenwashing
Too many investors wanting to invest ethically or sustainably are being forced to take a leap of faith due to woolly or misleading claims by fund management companies. The Financial Markets Authority… Audio
Pelosi leaves Taiwan, tension ratchets up
The US House speaker Nancy Pelosi has left Taiwan, after a hugely controvertial visit that has seen tension between Beijing and Taipei reach new heights. In the last two hours, Taiwan has scrambled… Audio
Unemployment edges up to 3.3%
Stats NZ reports unemployment rose to 3.3 percent from 3.2 percent, against expectations. Wages rose at an annual rate of 3.4 percent, the highest in more than a decade. Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 3 August 2022
Top stories for 3 August 2022 A Christchurch church accused of being "toxic" "hurtful" and "extreme" is facing further accusations. The National Party says the Government has been misleading taxpayers… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
Andrew reflects on the resignation of TVNZ head of news, Paul Yurisich, a casaulty of the Kamahl Santamaria debacle. He also touches on the New Zealand social media code of practice, why Facebook is… Audio
Luke Elworthy: The Last Letter of Godfrey Cheathem
Marlborough-based author Luke Elworthy dives into the life of esteemed New Zealand writer Godfrey Cheathem, who sadly died before publication of his great novel. It's based on a series of letters… Audio
Business commentator Pattrick Smellie
Pattrick discusses the sale of KiwiWealth to Fisher Funds, the deepening problems with three waters policy and why he thinks the $350 dollar cost of living payment is political poison of the worst… Audio
Book review: Beasts of a Little Land by Juhea Kim
Robert Kelly reviews Beasts of a Little Land by Juhea Kim, published by Harper Collins Audio
Insights from the lives of animals which assist human health
Cardiologist and evolutionary biologist Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz describes herself as an innovator for human health. She is a professor at Harvard University's department of human evolutionary… Audio
USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben
Danielle talks to Susie from Kansas where the state is due to hold a major vote on abortion. The Democrats have reached a climate deal, thanks largely to uber-centralist West Virginia senator Joe… Audio
Adoption law reform "long overdue"
The country's outdated adoption legislation is set for an overhaul by the Ministry of Justice, which admits the law hasn't kept up with modern life and families. Improving access to birth families… Audio
Patients left waiting for biopsy results as med labs struggle
The country's lab workers say they must not be forgotten as the Government looks to boost the health workforce. Many patients, including those waiting for crucial cancer diagnoses, are waiting up to… Audio
Gold! Gold! Gold! NZ success at Commonwealth Games
New Zealand athletes at the Commonwealth Games have had a blinder overnight and this morning - winning five medals - three of them gold. Andrew Jeffcoat won the men's 50m backstroke, bringing the… Audio
Paying it back: cost of living payment
A New Zealander living in London who's receiving the cost of living payment says she wants to opt out, but it's not a simple matter. From today - anyone who earns under $70,000 a year, and is not… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 29 July 2022
Top stories for Friday 29 July 2022 Today is the day! the 22nd Commonwealth games is about to start as fans wait with baited breath for the opening ceremony The Chinese President is warning the US to… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 28 July 2022
Top stories for Thursday 28 July 2022 Some acute heart patients are spending weeks in hospital waiting for surgery The hiring of former Breakfast presenter Kamahl Santamaria costs TVNZ's head of news… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 27 July 2022
Rain has eased in Dunedin with those evacuated from their homes in North Dunedin able to return, but Metservice warns of further falls this morning A clean-up will begin in Christchurch after heavy… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 26 July 2022
The Country is getting pummelled by rain as wild weather makes its way South. Police seek more information in the unsolved murder of Canterbury teenager Kirsty Bently The goverment's being told to… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 25 July 2022
Factions within the Green Party force co-Leader James Shaw to reapply for his job, We asked the Prime Minister what it means for Labour, just over a year from the election, Schools are back today, so… Audio