Chris Orr
Question of the Day for 5 September 2019
Where were you when Live Aid was on and what was the highlight for you? Audio
Where were you when Live Aid was on
Where were you when Live Aid was on and what was the highlight for you? Audio
Health and Disability system review finds we can "do better".
Professor of Health Policy, Gregor Coster, joins the discussion on what needs to change in the health and disability system to improve outcomes. Audio
Kiwibuild reset, a sign of defeat?
Kiwibuild reset, a fresh approach or admission of defeat? Audio
The Panel with Catherine Robertson and Chris Orr (Part 2)
Where were you when Live Aid was on and what was the highlight for you? Another case highlighted of adults ruining sport for children with their win at all costs attitude. Tourism professor, David… Audio
The Panel with Catherine Robertson and Chris Orr (Part 1)
Kiwibuild reset, a fresh approach or admission of defeat? Professor of Health Policy, Gregor Coster, joins the discussion on what needs to change in the health and disability system to improve… Audio
I've been thinking for 5 September 2019
What the Panellists Catherine Robertson and Chris Orr have been thinking about. Audio
E-scooter injuries like those from car crashes - study
A new study published this morning in the Medical Journal shows e-scooter crashes are causing the types of injuries associated with car crashes. It's found the injured are clogging up already… Audio
Boomers deserve everything they have
An opinion piece in Stuff from a baby boomer talking about how much he enjoys retirement. He thanks "recent young commentators" for continuing to support his pension by paying taxes. Audio
Health checks for kids
Thousands of kids in New Zealand who can't see or hear properly aren't getting the help they need - like glasses - because health checks only look for serious issues. Audio
Pedestrian-only streets
There's concern about the permanent closure of Trafalgar Street in Nelson, but also some excitement. Some locals support the move to make the street completely pedestrian-only. Audio
Anti-PC packs given to Aussie parents
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, information packs will be sent to NSW parents with advice for parents on identifying if their child is being "indoctrinated" by "radical gender activists" at… Audio
Question of the Day for 8 August 2019
What do you recall, if you're old enough, of the carless day scheme? Audio
Carless days: should they make a comeback?
We thought we'd look back 40 years to a scheme that for those who recall it was either legendary or a shambles. Roger Moroney writes that the 'carless day' scheme that started in July 30 1979. Audio
Prescription drug advertising
A recent Consumer NZ survey shows that 57 per cent of kiwis support a ban on prescription medicine advertising. Currently only the US and NZ allow this practice. Audio
Peters doubles down on abortion stance
NZ First Leader Winston Peters has hit out at his coalition partner Labour over its handling of the abortion law reform. Audio
The Panel with Chris Orr and Paula Penfold (Part 2)
What do you recall, if you're old enough, of the carless day scheme? According to the Sydney Morning Herald, information packs will be sent to NSW parents with advice for parents on identifying if… Audio
The Panel with Chris Orr and Paula Penfold (Part 1)
Yesterday we mentioned that NZ First Leader Winston Peters had confirmed his party would be pushing for a referendum on abortion law reform. Today he has doubled down, hitting out at his coalition… Audio
I've been thinking for 8 August 2019
What the Panellists Chris Orr and Paula Penfold have been thinking about. Audio
