Ella Henry
The Maori domestic violence toll
It's World Suicide Prevention Day and Women's Refuge has highlighted the connection between domestic abuse and suicide. The chief executive Ang Jury fleshes out the details among Maori and other… Audio
Government spend-ups and policy base
Constitutional law expert Andrew Geddis covers a few political topics with the Panelists and assesses how the government's performing. The $700,000 Justice Summit - a waste of money? How the Clare… Audio
Maori Language Week - to celebrate or debate?
The Panelists views on te reo Maori. The value of it, the beauty of it, the survival of it, the relevance of it. Audio
The Panel with Ella Henry and Sam Johnson (Part 1)
The Panelists views on te reo Maori. The value of it, the beauty of it, the survival of it, the relevance of it. Constitutional law expert Andrew Geddis covers a few political topics with the… Audio
The Panel with Ella Henry and Sam Johnson (Part 2)
New research carried out by the University of Toronto has found that we don't think as well in Spring. Although the study was dementia research the seaonal glitsch applies to all of us. It also found… Audio
Work crisis looms unless Kiwis compromise on jobs
Employers say some industries, like fruit picking, trucking and aged care, could be on the brink of crisis as New Zealanders are turning their noses up at jobs in those sectors. Audio
Bob Dylan lets his music do the talking
Bob Dylan didn't waste any words at the opening of his Australian tour on Wednesday night, not uttering a single un-sung word - does this lack of warmth alienate fans, or is it understandable that… Audio
Parliament looking to show southerners capital hospitality
Southlanders will descend upon Parliament tonight for the Southland Party - hosted by two MPs in the deep south. One of them, Hamish Walker, joins the panel to talk about the event, and a recent… Audio
The curious relationship between politics and weather
The weather affects our mood, our perceptions, and our attitudes towards risk and aggression ... so it's no surprise that it's had a big influence on politics throughout the years. University of… Audio
NASA probes the sun
NASA has set the controls for the heart of the Sun. Its newest spaceship, the size of a car, will set out tomorrow for the Sun itself. The Parker Solar Probe will get within 4 million miles, closer… Audio
Duelling forces at play in Haumaha case
Different narratives and viewpoints are swirling around the Wally Haumaha review - can this be seen as a conflict of social perspectives, and if so what will come out on top? Audio
"Below par" emergency traffic angers Dunedinites
Malfunctioning traffic lights in Dunedin are now being controlled from Wellington, leading to some lengthy waits for motorists. But why not just get some traffic officers in there to control the flow?
…Protecting kids from porn
New Zealand could follow the UK in bringing in age restrictions for online pornography, and blocking websites which don't comply. Audio
Can we phase out plastic bags in just one year?
The government has pledged to phase out all single-use plastic bags over the next 12 months, but is that realistic given how useful and ubiquitous they are in daily life? Professor Al Gillespie joins… Audio
The Panel with Dean Hall and Ella Henry (Part 2)
NASA has set the controls for the heart of the Sun. Its newest spaceship, the size of a car, will set out tomorrow for the Sun itself. The Parker Solar Probe will get within 4 million miles, closer… Audio
The Panel with Dean Hall and Ella Henry (Part 1)
The government has pledged to phase out all single-use plastic bags over the next 12 months, but is that realistic given how useful and ubiquitous they are in daily life? Professor Al Gillespie joins… Audio
Free speech at universities - a panel discussion
Earlier we spoke to Karl Pearce and Professor Chris Gallavin on free speech after the controversial choice by Massey University's vice chancellor to cancel an event where Don Brash was due to speak… Audio
Thai cave to become a tourist attraction
The cave complex in northern Thailand where the young soccer team was trapped and later resuced from is to be turned into a living museum to showcase their rescue. How swiftly a real-life drama turns… Audio
"Maori Collection" perfume - in Russia
A New Zealander spied something surprising in Russa. A shop selling "Maori Collection" body sprays. The branding featured tattoos which could have been moko. Or not. Ella Henry tells us what she… Audio