Ella Henry
Story of the Day for 17 October 2019
Ali Ventura with Story of the Day talking about how phone alerts are impacting our health. Audio
The Greens plan for housing
The Green Party held its annual conference over the weekend. The party revealed their rent-to-own policy. Audio
Are natural supplements safe?
A pharmacist has warned about the danger of natural products and health foods. In Stuff today Andrew Brown says Kiwis often think natural products are safer and healthier but the truth is more… Audio
Auckland Grammar's hair fight
A 13-year-old boy is taking his school to court over their rules about hair length. Stuff reports James Hunt was stood down from Auckland Grammar for one day for refusing to cut his shoulder-length… Audio
Monopoly doesn't have a monopoly anymore
Guy Williams had a rant last week about how terrible Monopoly is as a game, and has since put his thoughts into an opinion piece on Stuff on why it is the worst. Audio
Question of the Day for 5 August 2019
What do you think is the best/worst board game ever? Why? Audio
Goodbye Tarakihi: fishers were warned
The amount of Tarakihi that commercial fishers are allowed to take is about to be slashed, because Tarakihi numbers are in decline. Forest and Bird say this New Zealand staple has almost been fished… Audio
Government announces abortion bill
The Government has announced a new bill that would remove abortion from the Crimes Act, and treat it as a health procedure. Audio
Two shootings in 24 hours
Two shootings in 24 hours in the US this weekend. First in El Paso, Texas and hours later in Dayton, Ohio. Audio
The Panel with Ella Henry and Ben Thomas (Part 2)
What do you think is the best/worst board game ever? Why? Guy Williams had a rant last week about how terrible Monopoly is as a game, and has since put his thoughts into an opinion piece on Stuff on… Audio
The Panel with Ella Henry and Ben Thomas (Part 1)
Two shootings in 24 hours in the US this weekend. First in El Paso, Texas. A shooting at a supermarket that left 20 people dead and another 26 injured. Hours later in Dayton, Ohio 9 people killed and… Audio
I've been thinking for 5 August 2019
What the Panellists Ella Henry and Ben Thomas have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 5 August 2019
We talk about reboots and remakes a lot so I thought I'd bring up this story in the Sydney Morning herald about those actors who DON'T cash in on sequels. Audio
Sushi and sammies: Catering for local boards
Auckland local boards have spent a million bucks on catering over the last five years. Auckland Council says the catering is for board meetings, community events, workshops and development courses. Audio
Phones in schools
An Auckland girls' school has banned phones for students in years 7-10, and students reportedly support the idea. It's hoped the ban will reduce bullying and hearing loss from loud music. Audio
What's happening with the Kermadecs bill?
National's Nick Smith says it's "embarrassing" the Government hasn't addressed the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary proposal he put forward when in office. Audio
Crusaders to stay, logo to go
The Crusaders will keep their name but change their logo - there will be no sword, castle or knight. The review into the name comes after calls for it to be dropped following the Christchurch mosque… Audio
Question of the Day for 10 June 2019
Can you suggest a new name for the Crusaders? Audio
Racism and poor treatment: our justice system
A report released by the Safe and Effective Justice advisory Group show that racism is embedded in every area of the criminal justice system. It also found the treatment of family and sexual violence… Audio
Polls - what can we believe?
Two political polls out yesterday, both widely different form one other. Newshubs' poll had Labour surging to 50.8 percent, enough to govern alone, while 1 News' poll had National up four points… Audio