Heather Roy
Story of the Day for 23 July 2019
There's been some new research by Stanford University - how's that for a sexy line - about HOW and under what circumstances heterosexual people - it only looks at heterosexual couples for some reason… Audio
Are we failing our sportswomen?
Helen Clark says we're failing sportswomen in New Zealand. The former Prime Minister told an event we need to stop accepting the excuse that we can't find women to appoint to senior roles in the… Audio
Cheaper booze, less harm
Otago University Students' Association is calling for cheaper alcohol in bars, arguing that getting students to drink in bars, rather than at unregulated flat parties or on the street, would reduce… Audio
Question of the Day
Question of the Day: If you could choose another country's leader to lead New Zealand, who would it be? Audio
Australia's most trusted politician: Jacinda Ardern
A research company asked Australians to rank their most trusted politicain and the winner was Jacinda Ardern. Just two weeks out from the Australian general election the people chose our Prime… Audio
Americans and patriotism
Americans are more likely than any other nationality to say their country is the 'best in the world'. That's the finding from a project by the Guardian, which surveyed 23 of the world's biggest… Audio
Too many tourists
A survey has found some Kiwis are worried about tourists - mainly because of congestion, infrastructure and the environment. Audio
No contact sport for children
Children shouldn't play contact sport until at least 12 years old experts say. They were unanimous is saying that a little contact in pre-teens to the head is too much contact. Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and Andrew Clay (Part 2)
Americans are more likely than any other nationality to say their country is the 'best in the world'. That's the finding from a project by the Guardian, which surveyed 23 of the world's biggest… Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and Andrew Clay (Part 1)
Children shouldn't play contact sport until at least 12 years old experts say. A group of Boston medical scientists told the NZ Herald that the younger you start sports like rugby and American… Audio
I've been thinking for 10 May 2019
What the Panelists Heather Roy and Andrew Clay have been thinking about. Audio
It's not what you know...
Are you one of those people that hate networking, but realise that it is important if you you want to get ahead in your line of work? It can be very daunting for introverts especially. But a less… Audio
Beards: Dirtier than a dog
A new report has found men with beads carry more germs in their facial hair than dogs do in their fur. Beard experts say you need to wash you beard hair like you wash your head hair - with shampoo and… Audio
Elderly struggling with online world
Banks have closed branches in small towns across the country, arguing that they are not needed as everyone has moved to online banking. But many older people aren't confident in the digital world. Audio
What advice did your parents give you?
A US Health writer asked his followers on twitter what the best advice their parents ever gave them. And it went off, with more than 3000 people sharing their stories. Audio
What a way to make a living
One of the world's richest men has hailed the blessing of a 12-hour working day, saying that it's the secret to getting ahead. Alibaba founder Jack Ma supports a 9am to 9pm working day, and a six-day… Audio
How much will you pay to watch the RWC?
Spark has hit back at criticism it's price to watch the Rugby World Cup is too high. It will cost $90 to access all the games, though the big games will be screened on TVNZ for free. Audio
'National Interest' test for investments considered
The Government is consulting on a 'National Interest' test for screening major investments by foreign companies, saying it needs the power to stop purchases if they involve sensitive land or… Audio
No Capital Gains Tax
The Prime Minister announced today the Government has decided against implementing a tax on capital gains, telling a press conference there was "no mandate" for it. Audio