Shane Te Pou
Should the political donation system change?
Both National and NZ First are facing Serious Fraud Office investigations related to political donations - Tranparency International's Suzanne Snively joins The Panel to talk about whether things need… Audio
The Panel with Michelle Boag and Shane Te Pou (Part 2)
On this day in 1940 - Smokey Robinson was born. Teachers aren't as involved in school sport as they used to be - The Panel talks to Secondary Principals' Council chair James Morris about why. The… Audio
The Panel with Michelle Boag and Shane Te Pou (Part 1)
Both National and NZ First are facing Serious Fraud Office investigations related to political donations - Tranparency International's Suzanne Snively joins The Panel to talk about whether things need… Audio
I've been thinking for 19 February 2020
What the panellists Michelle Boag and Shane Te Pou have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 19 February 2020
The draft of a new trade deal between the EU and UK post Brexit has some interesting clauses in it. One calls for the 'return or restitution of unlawfully removed cultural objects to their country of… Audio
A look ahead at Waitangi Day
We get an update on the day's event at the Waitangi treaty grounds from Maori News Director Mani Dunlop, and commentator Shane Te Pou shares his thoughts. Audio
Transport Forum says under investment in roads causing issues
Road Transport Forum CEO Nick Leggett says under investment in roads is why the extreme weather is causing so much damage and disruptions to highways. Audio
Professor says White Island disaster was inevitable
Monash University Professor Ray Cas says White Island was a disaster waiting to happen and tourists should never been allowed to set foot on the volcano. Audio
Ports of Auckland future to be revealed later this week
The Prime Minister has indicated that The Ports of Auckland needs to move and plans on where to be unveiled later this week. Audio
Poetry becoming more popular with millennials
Senior lecturer at Massey University, Dr Jack Ross, joins the discussion why poetry is increasing in popularity during turbulent times. Audio
A small percent make up the biggest portion of crime victims.
Justice advocate Chester Borrows talks about the results of a crime and victim survey which shows that a small portion of people are victims of most of the crime commited. Audio
White Island update and science behind it's volatility
Reporter Mani Dunlop gives an update on the latest from Whakaari/White Island eruption and Auckland University professor of Earth Sciences, Shane Cronin explains the instability of the site. Audio
The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Shane Te Pou (Part 2)
What poem has a special meaning for you? Monash University Professor Ray Cas says White Island was a disaster waiting to happen and tourists should never been allowed to set foot on the volcano. Road… Audio
The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Shane Te Pou (Part 1)
Reporter Mani Dunlop gives an update on the latest from Whakaari/White Island eruption and Auckland University professor of Earth Sciences, Shane Cronin explains the instability of the site. Justice… Audio
I've been thinking for 10 December 2019
What the panellists Cindy Mitchener and Shane Te Pou have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 10 December 2019
Aaron Burton from the University of Woolongong has written a fascinating peice for the Conversation about how tv shows and movies set in the future have changed dramatically - no more flying cars or… Audio
Fake pōwhiri an 'insult'
There's been outrage and calls of racism after a cruise ship guests were given a fake Pōwhiri by non-Māori men at port of Tauranga. Audio
Offices need to feed their staff better
An opinion piece in Stuff from nurtionist Maggie Radich says our workplaces are stitching us up by giving our junk food at gatherings. She says we eat a lot at or because of work - functions, friday… Audio
New mother told to stop feeding baby in public at AK mall
The owners of an Auckland mall have had to apologise to a women who was asked to stop breastfeeding in public by a security guard. Audio