Wallace Chapman

A student has invented a chair to bring an end to a serious issue - manspreading. The British woman built a chair with a wedge that narrows toward the front, forcing men to sit with their knees… Audio

A playground in Tauranga has been closed because of complaints form parents about safety. An opinion piece in The Herald today argues this is evidence that we're wrapping our kids in cotton wool.  Audio

If you could invent something for everyday use, what would it be? Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will meet her Australian counterpart Scott Morrison for the first time since his re-election. Back in February Ardern branded Australia Family rather than friends... Audio

Dunedin has lost its status as the home of the worlds steepest street. Baldwin street has held the record for many years but has had the honour snatched away by a street in Wales.  Audio

Workplace Relations and safety Minister Ian Lees Galloway has launched a 3 month consultation period on regulations aimed at improving health and safety.  Audio

Anti-manspreading chair;Question of the Day;To play or not to play;The slippery slope of debt;Voting age: should it be lowered? Audio

Updating old health and safety rules;Dunedin loses 'steepest street' title;NZ and Aus: Do we need to save the relationship? Audio

Over half a million people pledge to raid Area 51. We've all wondered whether aliens are real, but now some people are taking it to a whole new level.  Audio

What the Panelists Janet Wilson and Selwyn Manning have been thinking about. Audio

President Trump has been accused of racism over a tweet suggesting Democratic congresswomen "go back" to where they came from.  Audio

Another case of a girl wanting to play sport and being told she can't. This time the rules say it's too dangerous.  Audio

The education system is broken and failing Maōri students, a principal says. Keri Milne-Ihimaera says Maōri students are very capable but mainstream education isn't catering to them.  Audio

The headlines have been coming thick and fast about climate change, and none of it very good. That's causing concern for some Kiwis.  Audio

It is understood that John Banks is seriously considering another crack at the Auckland Mayoralty. Banks was Mayor of Auckland City but lost to Len Brown in 2010. Audio

Nearly 400 people handed in 542 guns in the gun buyback scheme over the weekend. The total compensation amounted to just over $1 million.  Audio

The Black Caps lost to England in the Cricket World Cup final. New Zealand gave it their all but were denied the win after a tied game and Super Over.  Audio

The headlines have been coming thick and fast about climate change, and none of it very good. That's causing concern for some Kiwis. New Zealand Psychological society says some are experiencing… Audio

The Black Caps lost to England in the Cricket World Cup final. New Zealand gave it their all but were denied the win after a tied game and Super Over. By all accounts one of the most extraordinary… Audio