Karlo Mila
Children want junk food ad ban
Researchers from the University of Otago have interviewed thirty-three 11 to 13 year-olds about junk food advertising. The upshot is - the children want it banned.The kids in the study say they bought… Audio
Impact of wage rise for women
New research has for the first time revealed the challenges and advantages of New Zealand's largest pay increase for women. The $2bn settlement is being introduced over a 5-year period and will see… Audio
The Panel with Tim Watkin and Karlo Mila (Part 2)
Reformed smokers: How did you stop? Tips please. There's a proposal in the UK to raise the smoking age to 21. A health expert says the most vital element for lowering smoking rates is to prevent young… Audio
The Panel with Tim Watkin and Karlo Mila (Part 1)
New research has for the first time revealed the challenges and advantages of New Zealand's largest pay increase for women. The $2bn settlement is being introduced over a 5-year period and will see… Audio
I've been thinking for 29 March 2019
What the Panelists Karlo Mila and Tim Watkin have been thinking about. Audio
Fox news host hasn't washed hands in 10 years
A Fox News host has revealed he hasn't washed his hands in ten years. Pete Hegseth doesn't believe germs are a real thing. We ask the panelists if they're germaphobes or more relaxed when it comes to… Audio
Speed bump annoys locals
A speed bump in Blenheim is causing concern for locals. It's part of the new Beaver-Eltham cycleway, but those who live on Beaver Road have told Stuff that cats are hitting the bump with a bang. Audio
Call for CPR to be taught in schools
New Zealand's Resuscitation council is calling on the Government to follow Britain's lead and teach CPR in schools. From next year, all British secondary school leavers will be taught CPR. Audio
Should real NZ wool be used for souvenirs?
Federated Farmers opinion piece has argued for Kiwiana to be made out of New Zealand wool. The piece says with close to 4 million international visitors a year, kiwi toys should be made from kiwi… Audio
Question of the Day
Question of the Day: If you were to give a gift from New Zealand to someone who had never been here, what would you give? Audio
Vic uni name change not off the table
Last year the Government blocked Victoria University of Wellington's bid to change its name, but the University isn't giving up. Plans to fight to change it's name are not off the table, despite the… Audio
The case for a global ban on single-use plastic
In an article on The Conversation, environmental lawyer Anastasia Telesetsky argues there is a solution to plastic pollution problem. A legally binding phase-out of single-use plastics. This ban would… Audio
National plummets in latest poll
National has slumped in the polls, according the latest Newshub / Reid Research poll it's the worst result in over a decade. Audio
The Panel with Karlo Mila and James Elliot (Part 2)
Question of the Day: If you were to give a gift from New Zealand to someone who had never been here, what would you give? Federated Farmers opinion piece has argued for Kiwiana to be made out of New… Audio
The Panel with Karlo Mila and James Elliot (Part 1)
National has slumped in the polls, according the latest Newshub / Reid Research poll it's the worst result in over a decade. In the preferred Prime Minister stakes, Labour leader Jacinda Ardern was on… Audio
NY Honours - Dr Karlo Mila
Dr Karlo Mila takes her place amongst the new Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to the Pacific community and as a poet. For more than 20 years she's worked with many public… Audio
Pacific artists call out NZ govt arts funder for cultural bias
Pacific arts community members have called out perceived institutional racism at New Zealand's government arts funding body at a conference in the country's capital. Audio
Poet Karlo Mila on the rise of Pacific poetry
Poet Karlo Mila had no idea what the mangrove poem in her high school English exam was about but now her works on Pacific culture, love, and politics are used in schools throughout New Zealand. Audio
Pacific people steered away from arts careers.
Pacific people are often praised for their artistic ability but feel the pressure to pursue other career paths say arts award recipients in New Zealand. Audio
Aotearoa Futurism part two: South Pacific Futurists
In part two of Aotearoa Futurism, Sophie Wilson and Dan Taipua survey space Maori, Astronesians and South Pacific Futurists who achieve self-determination through music, technology and the farthest… Audio
