Heather Roy
Video game slammed by shooting survivors
A video game that allows people to play as a school shooter has caused outrage among parents of the Parkland shooting victims. Anti-gun violence groups say "Active shooter" crosses a line. Audio
National looking at new coalition partner
The National party is looking at new possible alliances after ACT's latest low poll result. The poll had ACT contributing just one seat to the coalition, making the combined number less than the… Audio
Campaign to save Stand Children's Services
The Prime Minister will be hit with an e-mob campaign by those protesting the closure of the Stand Children's Sevices Rox burgh children's village. A petition has also been created to save the one in… Audio
Gibberish in advertising
Is advertising butchering the English language? The mangling of correct grammar in baffling slogans is known as 'language DJing' in the industry. Audio
Stadium talks on hold
Auckland mayor Phil Goff has delayed talk of a waterfront stadium for the city for the next decade at least. He's delivered the council 10-year budget, with none of the money allocated to a stadium.
…A six-lane motorway across Auckland harbour
ACT Party candidate for Northcote, Stephen Berry, wants to build a new six-lane motorway with a bridge over the harbour at Pt Chevalier. Audio
State houses across Auckland
Housing minister Phil Twyford has said he won't support state-sponsored gentrification after residents raised concerned about affordable housing in their area. Audio
M Bovis impact on farmers
It's been decided by the government that eradication of cattle disease Mycoplasma Bovis will be attempted. We discuss what this means for farmers emotionally and financially. Audio
EU look at banning single-use plastic
Europe is planning on banning single-use plastics like cutlery, straw and cotton buds to stop ocean contamination. The proposal needs approval of all EU states and European Parliament. Audio
Murderer Hayden Poulter granted parole
Triple-murderer and rapist Hayden Poulter has been granted parole. He is serving three life sentences for murders in 1996, plus an attempted murder and rape. He will be GPS monitored for five years… Audio
Health review launched
The government has launched a major review of the health system, including DHBs, primary and community-based care as well as mental health and addiction. Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and Damian Christie (Part 2)
Advertising is butchering the English language. The mangling of correct grammar in baffling slogans is known as 'language DJing' in the industry. The panelists debate why companies choose to market… Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and Damian Christie (Part 1)
The government has launched a major review of the health system, inlcuding DHBs, primary and community-based care as well as mental health and addiction. It will be chaired by Heather Simpson… Audio
Beer without hops
Beer writer Neil Miller talks about a new scientific experiment making something that tastes like hops from mint and basil and brewers yeast. Growing hops uses a lot of water so is this the future for… Audio
Saying No to Obama
Tauranga's mayor turned down an invitation to tonight's dinner where the guest of honour is Barack Obama. We talk to Greg Brownless about why he chose to keep his commitment to attend a citizenship… Audio
Christchurch school bans rugby
A primary school in Christchurch is banning rugby after a child got a severe concussion last year. The chair of the board of trustees of Waitakiri Primary Ben Naylor talks about the decision. Audio
Hipsters throwing axes
Axe throwing is going popularity and it's now in a trendy New York Brooklyn Bar. What's really going on with fads? Audio
More ado about eggs
Colony, cage and aviary. What's the difference in the housing for these egg-producing hens? The egg industry says its phasing out cages but Deirdre Sims of Direct Animal Action says the alternative… Audio
