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Maureen Pugh claims NZ has "1,000 years of coal reserves" left
At a rally in Greymouth over the weekend, National MP Maureen Pugh said New Zealand had a thousand years of coal reserves left to figure out how to diversify the economy on the coast. Audio
Tenancy Act changes rile up landlords
The government has announced a swathe of changes to the Residential Tenancies Act, aimed at strengthening tenants' rights. Robert Whitaker from Renters United joins the panel with his reaction. Audio
The royals in NZ, and Prince Andrew's interview
Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla are in New Zealand for a week long tour of the country, visiting Northlandm Christchurch, and Kaikoura. But the real story is that of Prince Andrew's interview with… Audio
The Panel with Lizzie Marvelly and Jock Anderson (Part 2)
Question of the Day; Marketing front and centre in anti-obesity recommendations; Maureen Pugh claims NZ has "1,000 years of coal reserves" left. Audio
The Panel with Lizzie Marvelly and Jock Anderson (Part 1)
The royals in NZ, and Prince Andrew's interview; Tenancy Act changes rile up landlords. Audio
What the panellists have been thinking
What the panellists Lizzie Marvelly and Jock Anderson have been thinking. Audio
Story of the day with Emile Donovan
OK Boomer has hit GERMAN-SPEAKING EUROPE and it's causing a bit of consternation due to the famous intergenerational roadblock of definite articles. Audio
Hillary Clinton won't rule out a presidential run
Just when you thought Hillary Clinton was well and truly out of the politics game - she claims she's under enormous pressure to run against Donald Trump for the presidency next year. Audio
Free lunch for councillors
There's no such thing as a free lunch...unless you're a Wellington City Councillor. The new mayor Andy Foster has reinstated catered lunches - six years after he led moves as a councillor to scrap… Audio
Dental Assoc hits out at Coca-Cola using te reo Māori
The New Zealand Dental Association has lashed out at Coca-Cola for targeting Māori on soft drink labels calling it "unethical and completely irresponsible." Audio
Question of the Day for 14 November 2019
It's been reported that all cast members of the soap opera Days of our Lives have been released from their contracts with the series' future in doubt. Audio
RNZ and TVNZ could be replaced with new entity
The fate of RNZ and TVNZ may soon be in the hands of Ministers. News today of a proposal to disestablish both broadcasters and create an entirely new public media entity. Audio
End of Life Choice bill passes final reading
The third and final reading of the End of Life Choice Bill on Euthanasia has passed in Parliament by 69 vote to 51. Audio
The Panel with Cindy Mitchenerand Chris Wikaira (Part Two)
It's been reported that all cast members of the soap opera Days of our Lives have been released from their contracts with the series' future in doubt. The show is expected to go on an indefinite… Audio
The Panel with Cindy Mitchenerand Chris Wikaira (Part One)
The third and final reading of the End of Life Choice Bill on Euthanasia has passed in Parliament by 69 vote to 51. The members bill in the name of ACT leader David Seymour allows terminally ill… Audio
I've been thinking for 14 November 2019
What the panellists Cindy Mitchener and Chris Wikaira have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the day with Ali Ventura
Story of the day for 14 November 2019 with Ali Ventura. Audio
Are shorts appropriate at work?
Do you ever wear shorts to work? That's the debate between stylists in a piece on the ABC. It begins with a quote from fashion designer Tom Ford - "A man should never wear shorts in the city, shorts… Audio
Home ownership at lowest level since 1951
Home ownership levels are at the lowest level since 1951. According the the 2018 census 64.5 percent of New Zealanders own their own home compared with nearly 74 percent in the early 90s. Audio
National MP says benefit cuts could be good for Māori
National MP Joanne Hayes reckons benefit cuts could be good for Māori. She says cutting benefits could strengthen whānau - if they're resourceful. Her comments have been condemned by the Māori… Audio
