Alexia Russell

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

RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson is with us from parliament. Audio

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

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

A quarter of New Zealanders arrive at hospital emergency departments with injuries caused while drinking, as study has found. But the results show New Zealand has improved since 2000, coming in at… Audio

What the panelists Andrew Hoggard and Alexia Russell want to talk about. Audio

A survey has found the average person stops seeking new music at age 27 years and 11 months. We have what's called "musical paralysis" after that, where we want to here familiar tracks and don't want… Audio

The discussion around Smokefree 2025 is continuing here. It's clear we won't meet that target but new anti-smoking initiatives will target Maori and Pasifika.  Audio

Following on from yesterday's discussion about a proposal to expand Auckland's City Rail Link, today we are looking at the cost of the venture.  Audio

The Government is launching a Productivity Commission review to help fund new infrastructure. There are a number of proposed solutions to funding including using tax payer money to fund projects in… Audio

Justice Minister Andrew Little has launched a campaign to raise awareness about money laundering in New Zealand. Mr Little says the campaign is aimed at keeping our reputation as "corruption-free"… Audio

The Government is looking into a Citizens' Jury on legalising the sale of marijuana, ahead of a referendum on the issue. It would see a range of New Zealanders get together to make a decision on the… Audio

The Government is looking into a Citizens' Jury on legalising the sale of marijuana, ahead of a referendum on the issue. It would see a range of New Zealanders get together to make a decision on the… Audio

Melania Trump has descended on an illegal immigrants' detention camp in Texas. She's visited the children that her husband's government has seen separated from their parents. However the President of… Audio

Should a principal be on their own school board? Do volunteer Board members have the educational expertise to go-it-alone? The School Trustees Association says a principal reports to the Board but… Audio

Soprano the one year-old Doberman barks for hours on end when he's left at his Governors Bay home. It's driving the neighbours nuts, with some unable to get enough sleep. We ask Doggy Dan what's… Audio

What the Panelists Alexia Russell and Ian Telfer want to talk about. Audio

Karoshi is the Japanese word for "death by overwork". The country is trying to address this phenomenon by introducing some labour laws. Meanwhile a 64 year-old man has been harshly dealt with for… Audio

New statistics show hazadarous drinking has increased for older groups and Alcohol Heathwatch's execuitve director warns partys of the population have reached 'peak booze'. One-third of hazardous… Audio