Wallace Chapman
Prunes vs lollies
A traveller wants to see prunes handed out on Air NZ flights rather than lollies. The man argues it would "clean eating and healthy digestion". Audio
Social media effects "tiny" on kids
A new study has found the effect social media has on children's happiness is "trivial". While the effects of time spent on social media were more wide-ranging for girls, that effect is quote "tiny".
…Making public transport more attractive
Auckland Transport is considering a number of ideas to boost public transport patronage, including free travel on weekends, cheaper ferry rides, and bigger students discounts. Audio
The Folau fallout
The Israel Folau saga continues with many figures coming to his defence. Wallabies star Israel Folau was found guilty of a "high level" breach of his contract. Audio
Universal Basic Income: would it work?
A new study has found a Universal Basic Income may not work - that is it can't alleviate poverty and be economically viable at the same time. Audio
Nick Smith suspended and named
In a rare parliamentary move, the Speaker named and suspended National MP Nick Smith for a comment yesterday, he accused Trevor Mallard of being " soft on drugs, like the Government." Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and Stephen Franks (Part 2)
Auckland Transport is considering a number of ideas to boost public transport patronage, including free travel on weekends, cheaper ferry rides, and bigger students discounts. Many of these ideas have… Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and Stephen Franks (Part 1)
In a rare parliamentary move, the Speaker named and suspended National MP Nick Smith for a comment yesterday. The dispute happened in the last question of the day in Question Time when Smith accused… Audio
I've been thinking for 9 May 2019
What the Panelists Sue Bradford and Stephen Franks have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 9 May 2019
The seventh in-line to the British throne has arrived...and he now has a name. The Sussex's have decided on Archie. Audio
I've been thinking for 29 April 2019
What the Panelists Penny Ashton and Jarrod Gilbert have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 29 April 2019
Some fresh news the ceaseless quest of airlines around the world to provide a literal "cattle class" experience for customers .. Audio
Song Crush 14: James Blake/ Dave/ The Delines
On this week's Song Crush we delve into UK hip hop, doom rock, alt-country and plenty in between, with help from Wallace Chapman and Leilani Momoisea Video, Audio
Can we fix the OIA?
Stuff has launched a series looking at shortcomings in the official information act. Our panellists - both of whom have worked as journalists - weigh in with their thoughts and experiences. Audio
Where will we grow our veges?!
Fertile land around our urban centres is being eaten up by housing developments, and the horticultural sector is worried it'll affect a $3.5 billion industry. Horticulture NZ's Michelle Sands joins us… Audio
WCC paying social media "influencer" to reach young people
Wellington's city council is paying a social media influencer, Lucy Revill, to try to reach more under-35s. Is this a sensible use of ratepayer money? Audio
US hit with $2.3m bill for Otto Warmbier care
North Korea has issued the USA a $2.3 million bill for the hospital care of Otto Warmbier, a US citizen who was arrested and jailed in North Korea, before suffering extreme, mysterious brain damage… Audio
Joe Biden throws his hat into the ring
Former vice-president Joe Biden has officially launched a bid for the White House - does he stand a chance against the incumbent? Audio
Time for Anzac Day to evolve?
Should Anzac Day solely concern itself with fallen soldiers, or does it have wider resonance as a reminder of the horrors of war? Alan Jackson of the Archibald Baxter Memorial Trust joins the panel to… Audio