James Nokise
Can't sleep? Try Ed Sheeran
A study has found 62 percent of people listen to music while falling asleep and Ed Sheeran's love songs about doing drugs and sleeping with prostitutes are a favourite. Audio
Is it "trivial" to have an exam word explained?
Students have launched a petition after being confused by the word "trivial" in a history exam. Some Year 13 students are worried they might fail the exam because they didn't know what it meant. Audio
The value of the Santa Parade
It seems Auckland Council will provide funding for future Santa Parades but it won't be through the event organisation of the council, ATEED. Audio
Primary school cancels prizegiving
Auckland primary school, Silverdale, has cancelled its prizegiving to move away from ranking students against each other. The Principal says studies show rewards undermine motivation. Audio
Taking sides over the South China Sea
Media were ushered out of a room during a meeting between Malaysia and New Zealand at the East Asia Summit after Malaysia's Prime Minister starting talking about the South China Sea. Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and James Nokise (Part 1)
Media were ushered out of a room during a meeting between Malaysia and New Zelaand at the East Asia Summit after Malaysia's Prime Minister starting talking about the South China Sea. Prime Minister… Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and James Nokise (Part 2)
A study has found 62 percent of people listen to music while falling asleep and Ed Sheeran's love songs about doing drugs and sleeping with prostitutes are a favourite. More than 500 artists were… Audio
Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower - Coming Soon!
Depressed alcoholic comedian James Nokise invites famous people into his mental health safe place for a finger-licking chat about headspace and happiness. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Bad Alcoholics
TVNZ's Hayley Holt joins James in the shower to talk drinking, dancing, getting sober and staying happy. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
James Nokise: eating fried chicken in the shower, as you do
For his new podcast, comedian James Nokise takes refuge in the shower. It's his safe space while eating his comfort food - fried chicken. But he also interviews a range of people about their mental… Audio
BANG! Season 2 Episode 4: Man O' Man
'Toxic masculinity' is a phrase that gets thrown around a lot these days but a lot of guys seem not to like it... Maybe it's the 'toxic' part? In this episode of BANG! Melody Thomas takes a trip to a… Audio
Your phone is listening
Some are starting to notice a pattern that links key words that they type in emails or in internet search engines leading to advertisements that suddenly appear in their social media feed about those… Audio
Forging ahead with fireworks display
Auckland man Damien Grant is carrying on with plans for his annual commercial-scale fireworks display despite an outcry from neighbours who are worried about their pets and stock. Ros Rowe of Leg-Up… Audio
Origins of countries' names
Argentina comes from "land beside the silvery river", Venezuela means "little Venice", Brazil means red like an ember, Spain comes from land of many rabbits.The Credit Card Compare site in Australia… Audio
Freedom of choice and speech
Some listener feed back on our earlier story about a US judge siding with a baker who refused to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple. Audio
BYO takeaway containers
In an effort to discourage the use of plastic some takeways are inviting customers to BYO container. Today is World Oceans Day and there's a campaign to get rid of not only real plastic but those in… Audio
Support for state house P evictions
National's Judith Collins' stance on not allowing drug-addicts to remain in state houses has gained support from Panel listeners Audio
Chequered flag for speedway at Western Springs
The last lap of motor racing has been raced at Auckland's Western Springs. The speedway didn't want to leave its city-fringe location but has to re-locate to an area near the airport. The Auckland… Audio
Shane Jones gloats over Northland funding bonanza
Sixty per cent of funding distributed so far through the billion-dollar-a-year Provincial Growth Fund has gone to Northland. The Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones credits advocacy… Audio