Chester Borrows

This week, the police canned its controversial Armed Response Teams after plenty of critical coverage in the media - much of it drawing parallels with George Floyd’s killing in the US and the conduct… Audio

The New Zealand Police have announced an end to their controversial Armed Response Teams - saying they don't align with the style of policing New Zealanders expect. First introduced last year - the… Audio

Three police officers have been charged with manslaughter after a man died in custody at the Hawera police station in June last year.

The charges allege the officers were grossly negligent in their… Audio

How will the National Party leadership spill play out in Wellington on Friday?

Former National MP Chester Borrows joins Lisa Owen to discuss the prospects. Video, Audio

Recruitment company, Randstad, is offering advice on how businesses can operate during alert level changes and post COVID-19. Director Katherine Swan talks through what they are recommending. Audio

US reporter Simon Hampton is based in New York and talks about what he sees unfolding before him. Audio

Professor of Law Al Gillespie talks about the issues facing police and law enforcement with iwi checkpoints set up to protect communities. Police say they were fearing protests if they shut them down.

WWF NZ Ceo Livia Esterhazy talks to the panel about how wildlife experts have been predicting the spread of zoonotic diseases because of the loss of habitat. Audio

Otago University professor of Biochemistry, Kurt Krause, joins the discussion on the range of already existing drugs being tested for their effectiveness treating COVID-19. Audio

Panellists Paula Penfold and Chester Borrows share what they've been thinking about. Audio

Satirising celebrities who think they are helping during lockdown. Audio

The former police officer and National MP Chester Borrows, who chaired the Government's justice advisory group, says the new police Armed Response Teams are a step towards the routine arming of… Audio

A Dunedin teen who was caught drink-driving, at four times over the legal limit, has written a penance song - and been discharged without conviction. Audio

In March tiny house owners will hikoi to parliament - asking for better legislation around the small dwellings. Audio

Kaikohe businesses have rallied to address the drought in Northland, with a meeting held earlier this week. Audio

Deputy Prime Minister has shunned traditional media, taking to Facebook to answer questions about the NZ First Foundation. Audio