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The Panel with Ruwani Perera and Ben Thomas (Part 2)
What album did you first hate and ended up loving ? 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… Audio
The Panel with Ruwani Perera and Ben Thomas (Part 1)
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
I've been thinking for 23 April 2019
What the Panelists Ben Thomas and Ruwani Perera have been thinking about. Audio
It's not what you know...
Are you one of those people that hate networking, but realise that it is important if you you want to get ahead in your line of work? It can be very daunting for introverts especially. But a less… Audio
Beards: Dirtier than a dog
A new report has found men with beads carry more germs in their facial hair than dogs do in their fur. Beard experts say you need to wash you beard hair like you wash your head hair - with shampoo and… Audio
Elderly struggling with online world
Banks have closed branches in small towns across the country, arguing that they are not needed as everyone has moved to online banking. But many older people aren't confident in the digital world. Audio
What advice did your parents give you?
A US Health writer asked his followers on twitter what the best advice their parents ever gave them. And it went off, with more than 3000 people sharing their stories. Audio
What a way to make a living
One of the world's richest men has hailed the blessing of a 12-hour working day, saying that it's the secret to getting ahead. Alibaba founder Jack Ma supports a 9am to 9pm working day, and a six-day… Audio
How much will you pay to watch the RWC?
Spark has hit back at criticism it's price to watch the Rugby World Cup is too high. It will cost $90 to access all the games, though the big games will be screened on TVNZ for free. Audio
'National Interest' test for investments considered
The Government is consulting on a 'National Interest' test for screening major investments by foreign companies, saying it needs the power to stop purchases if they involve sensitive land or… Audio
No Capital Gains Tax
The Prime Minister announced today the Government has decided against implementing a tax on capital gains, telling a press conference there was "no mandate" for it. Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and Russell Brown (Part 2)
Question of the Day; What advice did your parents give you?; What a way to make a living; Elderly struggling with online world; Beards: Dirtier than a dog; It's not what you know... Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and Russell Brown (Part 1)
No Capital Gains Tax; 'National Interest' test for investments considered; How much will you pay to watch the RWC? Audio
Story of the Day and I've been thinking for 17 April 2019
An introduction to our panellist and the topics for the day plus our panellists share their thoughts on something they've been thinking about. Audio
Inside the NXIVM cult
It was supposed to be a self help group, but instead NXIVM (pronounced Nexium) has been described by ex-members as a sex cult, that uses brainwashing and blackmail to coerce members into master-slave… Audio
Bookmarks with Doug Gold
Doug Gold is the founder of radio stations More FM and The Breeze, but he's now turned his considerable talents to writing. Audio
Kids theatre review
Jo Hodgson and her 8 year old daughter Rita review 2 children's plays in Wellington, The Man Whose Mother was a Pirate and Paper Shaper. Audio
PM confirms govt will not introduce a CGT
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern has confirmed the government will not be introducing a Capital Gains tax, saying it lacks a mandate from New Zealanders Audio
Great album - Songs from the Big Chair
Great album: Songs from the Big Chair by Tears for Fears. Audio