Chris Wikaira
PM Jacinda Ardern back at work soon
So what's the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern got to look forward to when she's back at work? Construction firms falling over, business confidence at a nine-year low, unemployment rising and New Zealand… Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Chris Wikaira (Part 2)
At long last dogs are out-popularising cats on the internet. Along with that, dog lovers are creating their own words to go with their social media sharing. Words like doggo, woofer, pupper… Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Chris Wikaira (Part 1)
So what's the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern got to look forward to when she's back at work? Construction firms falling over, business confidence at a nine-year low, unemployment rising and New Zealand… Audio
France's "spiderman" and citizenship
The migrant man dubbed a hero for saving a child of a balcony has been granted legal immigration status who his actions. Audio
Meth contmainated houses report
In the fallout of the report by Sir Peter Gluckman on meth contaminated houses, many are calling for compensation. Sir Gluckman found there's never been any evidence of illness from third-hand… Audio
Auckland Grammar hits back
Auckland Grammar has announced it will be designing its own curriculum, complete with exams, in reaction to proposed changes to NCEA. Audio
Higher earners struggling
There are suggestions that those on high wages are still struggling financially, with high mortgages or rent. It comes off the back of a report that more than half of kiwi households cut back on… Audio
Bitcoin fuels new addicts
Doctors are warning they are seeing people addicted to bitcoin, as the cryptocurrency becomes more popular. The issue is being compared to high-stakes gambling that can totally consume those who… Audio
One in five lawyers sexually harassed
Nearly a third of female New Zealand lawyers have been sexually harassed in the workplace, a new survey has found. Audio
The tweet that went too far
The US TV show Roseanne has been cancelled after its star posted a tweet that caused outrage. Roseanne Barr has been called racist for comments about a former aide of President Obama during a twitter… Audio
The Panel with Chris Wikaira and Jo McCarroll (Part 2)
Doctors are warning they are seeing people addicted to bitcoin, as the cryptocurrency becomes more popular. The issue is being compared to high-stakes gambling that can totally consume those who play… Audio
The Panel with Chris Wikaira and Jo McCarroll (Part 1)
The US TV show Roseanne has been cancelled after its star posted a tweet that caused outrage. Roseanne Barr has been called racist for her tweet to a former aide of President Obama during a tirade… Audio
Racism ok on Reddit
The CEO of online platform Reddit Steve Huffman says they allow racism because "the way in which we think about speech is to separate behaviour from beliefs." Where do you draw the line? Audio
Choosy beggars
There's a move to put a rahui on giving to beggars in Tauranga. We've had feedback from listeners on beggars. Audio
Jerrim Toms police shooting
Twenty-nine year-old Jerrim Toms was shot dead by police after they were called on the recommendation of mental health services. Criminal barrister Anne Stevens discusses whether new protocols need to… Audio
Captain Cook Hotel name wrangle
The liquidators of Dunedin's Captain Cook Hotel are trying to get it's new owner Mike McLeod to buy the name. Audio
Not a day for triskaidekaphobics
Black cats, ladders, umbrellas, bananas on boats, breaking mirrors, spilling salt. And Friday the 13th. How much do superstitions influence you? Audio
Girls just want to have fun (at the ball)
A year-13 New Plymouth girl has started a petition to be allowed to take her girlfriend as her partner to the school ball. Audio
