Allan Blackman
The Pre-Panel with Allan Blackman and Julia Hartley Moore
Wallace and panellists Allan Blackman and Julia Hartley Moore speak to the owner of a 1930's bomber plane that's going up for sale in Blenheim. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind… Audio
Benjamin Button mice, tasty chocolate, Milky Way majesty
Science commentator Allan Blackman joins Kathryn to talk about a new study that's challenging the inevitability of aging. Boston scientists have found how to reverse age decline in mice. He'll also… Audio
The Panel with Paula Penfold and Allan Blackman (Part 2)
Today on the Panel, Wallace and panellists Paula Penfold and Allan Blackman find out why patches of the same road can look and feel different- turns out it's on purpose! Plus, they speak to Mana Taiao… Audio
The Panel with Paula Penfold and Allan Blackman (Part 1)
Wallace and panellists Paula Penfold and Allan Blackman talk to political commentators and tax experts about incoming Prime Minsiter Chris Hipkins. Plus, they discuss the distressing news over the… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Paula Penfold and Allan Blackman
Wallace and panellists Paula Penfold and Allan Blackman discuss burnout following Jacinda Ardern's resignation. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this week. Audio
Science: Could a gene mutation help free a convicted killer?
In today's science slot, Professor Allan Blackman looks at the case of Kathleen Folbigg - dubbed 'Australia's worst female serial killer' over the deaths of her four children. A second inquiry into… Audio
The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Allan Blackman (Part 2)
Today on the second half of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Leonie Freeman and Allan Blackman discuss how the latest Newshub-Reid poll bodes for Labour, why compostable plastics may not degrade in… Audio
The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Allan Blackman (Part 1)
Today on the Panel, Wallace and panellists Leonie Freeman and Allan Blackman discuss the Government's announced changes to the childcare subsidy payment, NCEA exams and the perfect baked potato. Audio
The Pre-Panel with Leonie Freeman and Allan Blackman
Wallace and panellists Leonie Freeman and Allan Blackman discuss the upcoming Rugby World Cup final. Plus, our panellists tell us what's been on their minds this week. Audio
The Week in Detail: Taxes, kauri, and Peter Ellis
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The Ig Nobel Prize and the quirky side of research
Scientific research doesn't always have to be serious, but it should always make you think. Audio
The Panel with Parmjeet Parmar and Allan Blackman (Part 2)
Today on the second half of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Parmjeet Parmar and Allan Blackman talk about how lawyers and families are being denied face-to-face prisoner visits. Plus they look at… Audio
The Panel with Parmjeet Parmar and Allan Blackman (Part 1)
Today on the Panel Wallace and panellists Parmjeet Parmar and Allan Blackman discuss how the polar blast has one skifield rubbing its hands in glee and a historic nationwide strike by university… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Parmjeet Parmar and Allan Blackman
Wallace and panellists Parmjeet Parmar and Allan Blackman discuss the glut of manuka honey in the country due to a beekeeping boom Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this week. Audio
Nobel Prize for Physics, trees + warming, mystery extinct fish
Science correspondent Allan Blackman joins Kathryn to look at the newly-announced winners of the Nobel Prize for Physics, new research which suggests planting trees in dry areas can actually help… Audio
Science: Smelling Parkinson's, the Ig Nobels
Science correspondent Allan Blackman joins Kathryn to talk about the extraordinary ability of a British woman to smell Parkinson's and how she's contributing to further research on the disease, the… Audio
The Panel with with Allan Blackman and Leonie Freeman (Part 2)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Allan Blackman and Leonie Freeman discuss the high stakes for the Bledisloe cup.
They also speak to a construction expert about the risks of the building… Audio
The Panel with with Allan Blackman and Leonie Freeman (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Allan Blackman and Leonie Freeman talk about the country avoiding a recession for another quarter and a petition calling for airlines to be upfront about… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Allan Blackman and Leonie Freeman
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Allan Blackman and Leonie Freeman discuss the condition known as misophonia. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their minds this week. Audio
Science: Rutherford's birthday, suspect study, space breathing
Science correspondent Allan Blackman wishes Rutherford a happy birthday for yesterday - he'd have been 151. Allan will talk about his achievements - and the things often misattributed to him. He'll… Audio