Heather Roy
Fears that far-right extremist threat exists one year on
Distinguished Professor of Sociology, Paul Spoonley, has grave concerns about the far right extremist threat not disappearing one year on from the attack on the Christchurch mosques, despite… Audio
Today in music history for 11 March 2020
Today in music history we look at the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest and revisit past winners. Audio
Climate Change prompting a younger response to council
Auckland council hears from a younger more diverse group of residents in feedback to its proposed Climate Action Framework than it would normally get. Audio
Calls for helmet laws to be part of 'Accessible Streets'
Safety advocate Lance Wiggs wants New Zealand's compulsory cycling helmet laws to be up for debate in the government's 'Accessible Street" discussion document. Audio
Kiwisaver investments taking a hammering as markets react
Kiwisaver and other investments are taking a hammering after the markets were spooked by coronavirus. Financial advisor Martin Hawes talks about what can be done with the funds. Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and Mauricio Olmedo-Perez (Part 2)
Today in music history we look at the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest and revisit past winners. Distinguished Professor of Sociology, Paul Spoonley, has grave concerns about the far right extremist… Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and Mauricio Olmedo-Perez (Part 1)
Kiwisaver and other investments are taking a hammering after the markets were spooked by coronavirus. Financial advisor Martin Hawes talks about what can be done with the funds. Safety advocate Lance… Audio
I've been thinking for 11 March 2020
What the panellists Heather Roy and Mauricio Olmedo Perez have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 11 March 2020
The story of the day with Robert Kelly today about France making Australia's submarines. Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and James Elliot (Part 2)
Topics - Today in music history, The Panel looks back at Monty Pyton tunes in light of the death of Terry Jones, Professor Kevin Clements, director of the National Centre for Peace and Conflict… Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and James Elliot (Part 1)
Topics - Disease and virus expert spread, Associate Professor Adam Kamradt-Scott, talks about the rapid global movement of the coronavirus from China. Women in academia are paid significantly less… Audio
What the panellists have been thinking
What the panellists Heather Roy and James Elliot have been thinking about. Audio
ODT apologises over the appalling Garick Tremain cartoon
The Otago Daily Times apologises over the Garick Tremain cartoon it ran mocking Samoa's measles outbreak Audio
Holden kills off the Commodore
Holden Commodore driving Bathurst winner, Greg Murphy, talks about the car giant quitting the commodore line of vehicles. Audio
My Food Bag for beneficiaries criticised as denying money
Criticism of My Food Bag being given to beneficiaries as a way of denying them money. Audio
Bill to protect First Responders before parliament
St John Territory manager, Leisa Tocknell, details abuse and assaults against paramedics as parliament considers the propsed Protection for First Responders and Prison Officers Bill for tougher… Audio
NZ Initiative economist on 12 billion for infrastructure
New Zealand Initiative economist Eric Crampton talks about the government spend up in the infrastructure sector. Audio
Highest paid public servants revealed by Taxpayers Union
Highest paid public servants unveiled by Taxpayers Union revealing which ones earn more than the Prime Minister. Audio
POAL decision deferred to next year on whether it will move
Ports of Auckland future location to be decided in the first half of next year. Audio