Allan Blackman

Wallace and panellists Nalini Baruch and Allan Blackman discuss global evidence on banning cell phones in schools with co-author Professor Marilyn Campbell from Queensland University of Technology. Audio

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Nalini Baruch and Allan Blackman discuss global evidence on cell phone bans in schools. Also, they discuss whether you can pick fruit from the neighbours… Audio

Science correspondent Allan Blackman looks at a new study which has found the skin of blueberries don't actually have a blue pigment - instead, it's their natural wax coating that gives it a blue… Audio

Science correspondent Allan Blackman joins Kathryn to talk about new research into why insects circle lights at night - is it time for humans to flick the off switch? An Australian study has looked at… Audio

New Zealand will soon ban what have become known as "forever chemicals" in cosmetic products in a bid to protect consumers and the environment.

The Environment Protection Authority will introduce the… Audio

Today on the show, Susana and panellists Kathryn Graham and Allan Blackman discuss scams - both on the phone and online, and talk to MetService about the upcoming weather events. Plus, they discuss… Audio

Today on the show, Susana and panellists Kathryn Graham and Allan Blackman discuss when CCTV footage can actually be accessed. Also, they discuss high electric vehicle use over the summer, and what is… Audio

Today on the show, Susana and panellists Kathryn Graham and Allan Blackman remember the legacy of Selwyn Muru. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their minds this week. Audio

Science communicator Allan Blackman on how diabetes patients may soon have a new treatment option that doesn't include needles or insulin pumps.  Audio

It's not the rarest, brightest or most practical metal yet for millennia humans have dug and dug and dug in search of this precious resource. Audio

Today on the panel, Emile Donovan and panellists Kathryn Graham and Allan Blackman discuss Federated Farmers' crack down on street racers and the impact of skipping your doctors appointment without… Audio

Today on the panel, Emile Donovan and panellists Kathryn Graham and Allan Blackman discuss Auckland Museum's decision to pass on a major exhibition out of fear of offending visitors and the disturbing… Audio

Today on the pre-panel, guest host Emile Donovan and panellists Kathryn Graham and Allan Blackman celebrate Festivus by sharing their 2023 grievances. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on… Audio

Science correspondent Allan Blackman looks at a new debate among zoologists about whether it's time to change scientific names that are now problematic - like the Hitler beetle or the Trump moth. Audio

Wallace and panellists Allan Blackman and Jennie Moreton discuss the troubling harm that can come from stone bench tops, community patrollers and finally, we hear about some of your most treasured… Audio

Wallace and panellists Allan Blackman and Jennie Moreton discuss Labour's caucus vote to retain Chris Hipkins as leader and diabetes as the leading cause of preventable blindness in New Zealand. Also… Audio

Wallace and panellists Allan Blackman and Jennie Moreton get the lowdown on this year's Melbourne Cup with a race commentator.  Audio

Wallace and panellists Allan Blackman and Victoria MacLennan discuss the terms for continuing to work past the age of 65 in Australia versus New Zealand, the future of Wellington's Michael Fowler… Audio

Wallace and panellists Allan Blackman and Victoria MacLennan discuss the All Blacks' loss in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final, 'dental holidays' and giving feedback to cafes. Audio

Wallace and panellists Allan Blackman and Victoria MacLennan discuss a conference that was catered to offer no animal products and produce zero waste. Plus, our panelists tell us what has been on… Audio