Cindy Mitchener
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
Hillary Clinton won't rule out a presidential run
Just when you thought Hillary Clinton was well and truly out of the politics game - she claims she's under enormous pressure to run against Donald Trump for the presidency next year. Audio
Free lunch for councillors
There's no such thing as a free lunch...unless you're a Wellington City Councillor. The new mayor Andy Foster has reinstated catered lunches - six years after he led moves as a councillor to scrap… Audio
Dental Assoc hits out at Coca-Cola using te reo Māori
The New Zealand Dental Association has lashed out at Coca-Cola for targeting Māori on soft drink labels calling it "unethical and completely irresponsible." Audio
Question of the Day for 14 November 2019
It's been reported that all cast members of the soap opera Days of our Lives have been released from their contracts with the series' future in doubt. Audio
RNZ and TVNZ could be replaced with new entity
The fate of RNZ and TVNZ may soon be in the hands of Ministers. News today of a proposal to disestablish both broadcasters and create an entirely new public media entity. Audio
End of Life Choice bill passes final reading
The third and final reading of the End of Life Choice Bill on Euthanasia has passed in Parliament by 69 vote to 51. Audio
The Panel with Cindy Mitchenerand Chris Wikaira (Part Two)
It's been reported that all cast members of the soap opera Days of our Lives have been released from their contracts with the series' future in doubt. The show is expected to go on an indefinite… Audio
The Panel with Cindy Mitchenerand Chris Wikaira (Part One)
The third and final reading of the End of Life Choice Bill on Euthanasia has passed in Parliament by 69 vote to 51. The members bill in the name of ACT leader David Seymour allows terminally ill… Audio
I've been thinking for 14 November 2019
What the panellists Cindy Mitchener and Chris Wikaira have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the day with Ali Ventura
Story of the day for 14 November 2019 with Ali Ventura. Audio
Resident does a DIY rumble strip to improve road safety
Christchurch resident installs a rumble strip herself to improve safety at an intersection on her street. Audio
Advocates says benefits need to increase to stop the debt cycle
Lifewise CEO says beneficiaries need more money help get them out of their cycle of debt. Audio
Joy Cowley blames victims of sex attacks by bishop
Peter Lineham talks about the issues arising from the unlikely defence by children's author, Joy Cowley, of a disgraced bishop. Audio
Question of the Day for 16 October 2019
What is your favourite New Zealand television show and why? Audio
Polls now look at NZ approval ratings for the first time
For the first time in New Zealand polls now look at leaders' approval ratings. Audio