Duane Major
Landlines powerless in a power cut
Listeners are worried about their elderly relatives who only have landlines. But those landlines may fail them in a power cut. Craig Young of TUANZ talks about the loopholes in the VOIP digital phone… Audio
Advice against going to university
Going to university can be a huge waste of time and money for many young people. Half of NZ's apprentices have already been to university. The Chief Executive of industry training organisation… Audio
National Poetry Day
As we mentioned yesterday poetry reading is making a comeback. Especially among 18-24 year-olds. We listen to an offering from a Panel listener. Audio
MBIE concerned over coffee measures
MBIE is determined to stamp out imperial measurements in the coffee industry. It's written to the NZ Specialty Coffee Association about getting their members to stop using 8 ounce measures and switch… Audio
Not Pure as view
An advertising executive who was involved in New Zealand's 100% Pure tourism campaign and owns a holiday house near Queenstown says the new Atley Road subdivision will destroy panoramic views. Audio
Advance Australia's new Prime Minister
Australia's new Prime Minister is Scott Morrison. He's managed fend off challengers for the leadership Julie Bishop and Peter Dutton. Political scientist John Warhurst of the ANU gives his take on the… Audio
Bridges' expenses leak
The National Party leader Simon Bridges wants to forge ahead with an inquiry into the leak of his expenses spending. The Speaker Trevor Mallard has called-off the inquiry.How has this leak escalated… Audio
PM demotes Clare Curran
RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson is with us from parliament. Audio
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Duane Major (Part 2)
As we mentioned yesterday poetry reading is making a comeback. Especially among 18-24 year-olds. We listen to an offering from a Panel listener. What the Panelists Alexia Russell and Duane Major want… Audio
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Duane Major (Part 1)
RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson is with us from parliament as PM demotes Clare Curran. The National Party leader Simon Bridges wants to forge ahead with an inquiry into the leak of his expenses… Audio
Weinstein to be arrested and Freeman's behaviour under scrutiny
There's talk that Harvey Weinstein is about to be arrested on charges of sexual assault while at the same time the past actions of Morgan Freeman are under scrutiny with many saying his actions… Audio
Off the grid
There's a lot of interested in a beachfront property for sale by tender, a slice of Kinnoull station near Wellington. It's advertised as the perfect kiwi beach, containing 12 baches and a private bay… Audio
Freedom campers sites in Auckland
Auckland's parks could soon be available for freedom campers to use. But not everyone is happy with the idea. Audio
In the future
Another day, another prediction about future jobs. An expert from Australia says stockbrokers, checkout operators and retail workers will all be obsolete in the future. Audio
More on unpaid work
We return to the story of workers putting in extra hours without pay. Listeners have sent in messages detailing their experiences, from not getting a lunch break to staying late. Audio
Korean expert on the Trump cancelling North Korea summit
Korean expert Professor Robert E Kelly talks about what Trump's cancellation of the summit with North Korean leader means for the future of the peninsula. Audio
Sharemilking under threat over mycoplasma bovis spread
There are concerns that Mycoplasma Bovis could mean the end of share-milking in New Zealand, amidst criticism over the way the Ministry for Primary Industries is handling the situation. Audio
Twyford's phone call on a flight prompts resignation offer
Transport Minister Phil Tywford offered his resignation to the Prime Minister after he was caught using his cellphone on a plane. Audio