Ali Jones
Question of the Day for 24 October 2019
If you could do a traditional trade (milliner, blacksmith etc) what would it be? Audio
Catholic bishop against yoga
A Catholic Bishop in Ireland says that yoga is not appropriate for schools in his diocese. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan sent out a letter last month, warning that yoga was "not of Christian Origin" Audio
Traditional professions waning
Traditional professions are dying out because of population change. The BBC reports that the exodus of young people means that villages are left without a next generation to whom they can pass along… Audio
Euthanasia bill: Referendum likely
New Zealanders will almost certainly face a referendum next year on whether to legalise voluntary euthanasia after a make-or-break vote in Parliament cleared the way. Audio
SkyCity fire under control but still active
The huge blaze at the SkyCity convention centre is under control - but still active. Fire crews will stay at the scene until it's completely extinguished. Audio
The Panel with Ali Jones and David Cormack (Part 2)
If you could do a traditional trade (milliner, blacksmith etc) what would it be? A Catholic Bishop in Ireland says that yoga is not appropriate for schools in his diocese. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan… Audio
The Panel with Ali Jones and David Cormack (Part 1)
The huge blaze at the SkyCity convention centre is officially under control - but fire crew will stay at the scene until it's completely extinguished. Then there's the damage to the building itself -… Audio
I've been thinking for 24 October 2019
What the panellists Ali Jones and David Cormack have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 24 October 2019
One for the risk takers out there. A reporter who was fired for hopping on cars during a live cross from an auto show Audio
Seagulls snatching food
We are all familiar with seagulls snatching foods away.. you might leave our sandwhich or chips beside you and hey presto... unsuspecting gull sneaks up and ..gone ! Audio
Designing urban spaces for the 21st century
An interesting story over the weekend by Stuff's Matthew Tso looking at co-housing in the capital - and the wider issue of creating urban spaecs that people can AFFORD, and also thrive in. Audio
Eroding tourist number a worry for some parts of the country
Annual visitors have risen by a mere 2.7 percent - a seven-year low in growth terms. And places like the West Coast of the South Island could be hit hard. Jim Little from West Coast Tourism joins us… Audio
Question of the Day for 12 August 2019
What did you miss the most when you left home? Audio
What did you miss the most when you left home?
What did you miss the most when you left home? Audio
Do we need more men teaching in early childcare?
New Zealand has one of the lowest rates of male early childhood teachers in the developed world. Russell Ballantyne from the Men in Early Childcare Network joins us to explain why it's a problem, and… Audio
Should prisoners have the right to vote?
The Waitangi Tribunal is telling the government to repeal a law preventing prisoners from voting, saying it unfairly and disproportionately affects Maori and is a breach of the Treaty. Former MP and… Audio
The Panel with Ali Jones and David Slack (Part 2)
What did you miss the most when you left home? Annual visitors have risen by a mere 2.7 percent - a seven-year low in growth terms. And places like the West Coast of the South Island could be hit… Audio
The Panel with Ali Jones and David Slack (Part 1)
The Waitangi Tribunal is telling the government to repeal a law preventing prisoners from voting, saying it unfairly and disproportionately affects Maori and is a breach of the Treaty. Former MP and… Audio
I've been thinking for 12 August 2019
What the Panellists Ali Jones and David Slack have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 12 August 2019
Do half-full bottles of water really stop dogs from pooing on your lawn? Audio