Mark Knoff Thomas

A new survey looks at the bizarre questions people ask the internet. From 'Am I good in bed?' to 'Do people like me?' and 'What is the menaing of life?' many of the questions seem to be unanswerable. 

Auckland's event agency won't be funding future Santa Parades, it will be through a council fund. Next week's parade will go ahead but at a loss for the second year in a row. Audio

Kiwibank is closing its branch near Nelson, but locals have written a letter to the Government calling for intervention. It's one of many bank's moving branches out of small towns across the country. 

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is in Singapore for the East Asia Summit, ahead of the APEC summit in Papua New Guinea. The challenge is to remain on good terms with the various world leaders… Audio

British Prime Minister Theresa May's cabinet has approved a draft agreement on the UK's withdrawal from the European Union.  Audio

British Prime Minister Theresa May's cabinet has approved a draft agreement on the UK's withdrawal from the European Union. The deadline to strike a deal is fast approaching, and this agreement still… Audio

A solid white mass was discovered in an Egyptian tomb from the 13th century BC is believed to be the world's oldest cheese. Studies found the mass contained proteins from cow milk, and sheep or goat… Audio

Canterbury Anglicans are gathering today and tomorrow to vote on a new Bishop of Christchurch. The candidate will replace Victoria Matthews, who left the post in May.  Audio

The number of New Zealanders taking antipsychotics went up almost 50 per cent between 2008 and 2015. But there's no evidence rates of psychosis have increased. Audio

Vermont democrats have chosen transgender woman Christine Hallquist as their candidate for governor. It's the first time a major party has nominated a trans person for the role. Audio

There's been outrage after a straight man was cast as Disney's first gay film character. Some say the role should have gone to an actual gay man but others believe any representation is a cause for… Audio

What the Panelists Ali Jones and Mark Knoff-Thomas want to talk about. Audio

She was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1987; and Rolling Stone magazine ranked her as the Greatest Artist Of All Time. The panelists tell us their favourite… Audio

What's in your fridge? Apparently some things shouldn't be in there. From tomatoes, to coffee and garlic, there are certain rules around what should be in the fridge and what should be in the pantry. 

American media has hit back at attacks from President Trump. More than 300 news outlets launched a campaign to promote free press to counter the jibes from Mr Trump.  Audio

The Prime Minister and Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones announced today the establishment of a new independent infrastructure entity. It's hoped the new agency in place by late during 2019.  Audio

New Zealand First is in the spotlight today over a contract MPs have signed that will require them to pay a fine if they are expelled or resign from caucus.  Audio

New Zealand First is in the spotlight today over a contract MPs have signed that will require them to pay a fine if they are expelled or resign from caucus. The party's leader Winston Peters has… Audio