Nicky Pellegrino
The Panel with Nicky Pellegrino and Allan Blackman (Part 1)
Report on DNA use and storage released, recommending changes; Tourism professor calls for backpackers to return post-COVID. Audio
What the panellists have been thinking about
What panellists Nicky Pellegrino and Allan Blackman have been thinking. Audio
Nicky Pellegrino - the arguments for being a donor
Second chances don't come any bigger than a life saving organ transplant. This is the theme in her latest novel, Tiny Pieces of Us. Audio
Checking in with the small operators
As smaller businesses open up at alert level three to sell takeaway food, we check in with co-owner of Fush in Christchurch about how its gone after one day trading. Audio
From boom to bust, what is Queenstown's future?
As the tourism tap is turned off, what kind of future is in store for Queenstown? Chief executive of Queenstown's Chamber of Commerce, Anna Mickell joins the discussion. Audio
Online scams only up marginally during lockdown
Online harm numbers were initially up during the first phase of the lockdown period, then dropped off says Netsafe chief executive, Martin Cocker. Audio
Burgers take precedence over social distancing
Large crowds gathered with no thought of social distancing last night as the move to level three meant takeaway joints were open. Audio
The post-Covid 19 workforce could look quite different
Associate Professor Bernard Walker, from the College of Business & Law, University of Canterbury discusses how Covid 19 will reshape the future of work - once we all get back. Audio
Small to medium businesses urgently require rent relief
A group of 8 business groups have written to the PM asking to urgently look at rent help - Michael Barnett, Chief Executive of the Auckland Business Chamber says small to medium businesses are the… Audio
The Panel with Nicky Pellegrino and Nick Leggett (Part 2)
Online harm numbers were initially up during the first phase of the lockdown period, then dropped off says Netsafe chief executive, Martin Cocker. As the tourism tap is turned off, what kind of future… Audio
The Panel with Nicky Pellegrino and Nick Leggett (Part 1)
A group of 8 business groups have written to the PM asking to urgently look at rent help - Michael Barnett, Chief Executive of the Auckland Business Chamber says small to medium businesses are the… Audio
I've been thinking for 29 April 2020
Panellists Nicky Pellegrino and Nick Leggett share what they've been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 29 April 2020
Most Kiwis love a good biscuit with a cuppa and many are passionate about their favourites. But choosing the ultimate biscuit can be a tricky business and it's bound to prompt some passionate debate… Audio
Do we wrap our kids in too much cotton wool?
Remodelled Dunedin playground criticised for being "too safe" Audio
Has The Block done its dash?
On Sunday Night three of the four teams competing on The Block NZ went home with nothing, so has the show done its dash and was it unfair on the contestants to try to sell the properties at auction? Audio
Defacing election billboards
Every election period many candidates find their billboards defaced or vadalised. Why does it keep happening and is there any way to stop it? Audio
Labour sexual assault allegations
The Future of Labour Party president Nigel Haworth is uncertain after handling of sexual assault allegation. Audio
Question of the Day for 10th September 2019
What would you create a petition to parliament for? Audio
Should 'racist, sexist' Enid Blyton be "de-platformed"
The panel discusses the work of Enid Blyton and whether or not it's acceptable to still read her books despite the overt racism, sexism and homophobia. Audio
Is over-regulation of Vaping causing harm?
Could over-regulation of the e-cigarette market hurt the people who need these products the most? Audio
