Mark Knoff Thomas

A solid white mass was discovered in an Egyptian tomb from the 13th century BC is believed to be the world's oldest cheese. Studies found the mass contained proteins from cow milk, and sheep or goat… Audio

Canterbury Anglicans are gathering today and tomorrow to vote on a new Bishop of Christchurch. The candidate will replace Victoria Matthews, who left the post in May.  Audio

The number of New Zealanders taking antipsychotics went up almost 50 per cent between 2008 and 2015. But there's no evidence rates of psychosis have increased. Audio

Vermont democrats have chosen transgender woman Christine Hallquist as their candidate for governor. It's the first time a major party has nominated a trans person for the role. Audio

There's been outrage after a straight man was cast as Disney's first gay film character. Some say the role should have gone to an actual gay man but others believe any representation is a cause for… Audio

What the Panelists Ali Jones and Mark Knoff-Thomas want to talk about. Audio

She was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1987; and Rolling Stone magazine ranked her as the Greatest Artist Of All Time. The panelists tell us their favourite… Audio

What's in your fridge? Apparently some things shouldn't be in there. From tomatoes, to coffee and garlic, there are certain rules around what should be in the fridge and what should be in the pantry. 

American media has hit back at attacks from President Trump. More than 300 news outlets launched a campaign to promote free press to counter the jibes from Mr Trump.  Audio

The Prime Minister and Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones announced today the establishment of a new independent infrastructure entity. It's hoped the new agency in place by late during 2019.  Audio

New Zealand First is in the spotlight today over a contract MPs have signed that will require them to pay a fine if they are expelled or resign from caucus.  Audio

New Zealand First is in the spotlight today over a contract MPs have signed that will require them to pay a fine if they are expelled or resign from caucus. The party's leader Winston Peters has… Audio

Auckland Council will spend $200,000 on a dumping hotline, hoping to catch those people who are dumping rubbish illegally on the side of city streets.  Audio

There are calls for more transparency for buyers purchasing cars from dealers, after multiple cases involving cars imported after being declared write-offs in Australia.  Audio

A Sumner man is regretting he ordered branches to be cut from a Norfolk pine tree near a building he owns, after people labelled it "eco-terrorism".  Audio

Our half-time topic today is all about environmental stories of the week including the Church of England's call to give up plastic for Lent, the return of glass milk bottles, and Germany trailing free… Audio

Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has banned sexual relations between government ministers and staff, following his Deputy Prime Minister's affair with a staffer.  Audio

A family's day at Abel Tasman was interrupted by a drone, which followed the group as they walked along the beach.  Audio