Heather Roy
RNZ reporter with the latest on Whakaari eruption
RNZ reporter Katie Scotcher with an update on what's happening in Whakatane where the police are gathered for when they can start the recovery mission of remaining eruption victims from Whakaari. Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and Ian Telfer (Part 2)
St John Territory manager, Leisa Tocknell, details abuse and assaults against paramedics as parliament considers the propsed Protection for First Responders and Prison Officers Bill for tougher… Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and Ian Telfer (Part 1)
RNZ reporter Katie Scotcher with an update on what's happening in Whakatane where the police are gathered for when they can start the recovery mission of remaining eruption victims from Whakaari. And… Audio
I've been thinking for 12 December 2019
What the panellists Heather Roy and Ian Telfer have been thinking about. Audio
Unmarried? Don't got to Indonesia
If proposed laws are approved in Indonesia the popular tourist spot may become a risky place to holiday - especially if you're unmarried. Audio
The Rugby World Cup kicks off tonight
Rugby Obsessive, Jeremy Taylor reckons this Rugby World Cup will be the most contested ever, and a number of teams have what it takes to secure the trophy. Audio
Why some people hate Greta Thunberg
A piece on Stuff today by Verity Johnson caught our attention. She asks why people hate young activist Greta Thunberg. And her answer is simple - she makes them obsolete. Audio
Question of the Day for 20 September 2019
Have you ever been attacked by a bird? Tell us about it. Audio
Beware of the magpies!
An interesting piece in The Conversation about magpie attacks, apparently every spring there are reports of magpies swooping on people. It's rare but not unheard of and it is frightening. Audio
Vegan protest goes global
The vegan protesters at an Auckland supermarkets have gone global - with article on news sites around the world. The protesters stood in front of the meat section of St Lukes Countdown on Sunday. Audio
Schools worried about staff cuts
Primary schools aren't happy about the Ministry of Education's proposed staff cut. The Ministry says their minimum staffing estimates for 2020 will be 151 fewer teachers than this year. Audio
Trudeau: another blackface image emerges
A third image of Justin Trudeau in black make up has emerged and the Canadian Prime Minister says he cannot remember how often he wore blackface as a young man. Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and Thomas Pryor (Part 2)
Have you ever been attacked by a bird? Tell us about it. A piece on Stuff today by Verity Johnson caught our attention. She asks why people hate young activist Greta Thunberg. And her answer is simple… Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and Thomas Pryor (Part 1)
A third image of Justin Trudeau in black make up has emerged and the Canadian Prime Minister says he cannot remember how often he wore blackface as a young man. It comes after another photo was found… Audio
I've been thinking for 20 September 2019
What the Panellists Heather Roy and Thomas Pryor have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 20 September 2019
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University and the University of Montreal have been trying to understand teen popularity and have concluded people who are feared AND loved end up with the most… Audio
Honesty
New research just published may prove that we're more honest than we might think. Audio
Is social media toxicity scaring people away from politics?
Tasman mayor Richard Kempthorne joins us to talk about his experiences dealing with social media as a local body politician, and the unforgiving - and possibly scary - bear pit young politicians are… Audio
Pay day lenders in the spotlight before Select Committee
The government is considering legislation which would crack down on payday loan companies. Tim Barnett from the Building Financial Capability Charitable Trust joins us with his two cents on the issue.
…Amazon pressured to sell gay conversion books
House Republicans are pressuring Amazon to relax its ban on books about gay conversion therapy, saying it's an issue of censorship and repressing conservative voices. Audio