Penny Ashton
World Cup dishes up overnight drama
The FIFA World Cup is now in its knockout stages, and the first fixtures featured a feast of fascinating football Audio
We still haven't hit "peak human"
We haven't reached peak human after all. We reported not so long ago that scientists had concluded we would never live much longer than we are living now; longevity would not increase much. Audio
"Plastic bag rage" headed for NZ?
Australia's experiencing bag rage. This story may be a bit of a beat-up, forgive the pun, but Aussie media are reporting apoplexy and physical assaults on staff by shoppers irate at having the plastic… Audio
Families package: sensible start or short-sighted?
The $5.5 billion worth of payments to nearly a million-and-a-half New Zealanders have started kicking in: the families package, the Best Start 'baby bonus' payment, extended parental leave and the… Audio
Roading plans reinforced with a dash of irony
Paying to use the Transmission Gully motorway looks likely now, despite Labour being opposed to that idea in opposition. Audio
The Panel with Jordan Carter and Penny Ashton (Part 2)
We haven't reached peak human after all. We reported not so long ago that scientists had concluded we would never live much longer than we are living now; longevity would not increase much. What the… Audio
The Panel with Jordan Carter and Penny Ashton (Part 1)
Paying to use the Transmission Gully motorway looks likely now, despite Labour being opposed to that idea in opposition.The $5.5 billion worth of payments to nearly a million-and-a-half New Zealanders… Audio
More parents smoking weed
More mums and dads are smoking weed, a new report has found. Cannabis use in parents has risen to 17 percent, the research says. Audio
Cycle lanes where there are few cyclists
In response to a quick question regarding cycle lanes in Papatoetoe, we get feedback from a listener who says the lanes are not being used because people are too fond of their cars in the area. Audio
Tourists launch drones left right and centre
The Civil Aviation Authority says tourists are the worst offenders when it come to launching drones illegally. So what are they doing about it? Audio
The Royal media circus continues
It's been speculated the Meghan Markle's father might not make the royal wedding, with many debating whether he should go at all. Audio
Pulling a Kanye
Kanye West has taken time form posting controversial tweets to retreat to Wyoming to finish his album - a move that experts say is a good one. Audio
Adrian Orr on giving up in Christchurch
The Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr has revealed he gave up trying to invest in the Christchurch rebuild when he was at the NZ Super fund, out of frustration.
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Unpaid work
Early childhood teachers are joining the chorus of workers saying they are putting in extra hours without pay. Retail employees have been filing complaints since a court ruling. Audio
Pre-budget expectations
Ahead of tomorrow's budget, the panelists discuss the continuing housing problems. Newshub reports the number of people who are waiting for a state house has doubled in the past two years. Audio
North Korea cancels talks with South Korea
North Korea has suspended talks with South Korea over military drills the south and the US. North Korea has called the war games a provocation. Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Tim Watkin (Part 2)
Kanye West has taken time form posting controversial tweets to retreat to Wyoming to finish his album - a move that experts say is a good one. A change of scenery can apprently spark greater… Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Tim Watkin (Part 1)
North Korea has suspended talks with South Korea over military drills the south and the US. North Korea has called the war games a provocation. The panelists discuss whether the honeymoon may be over… Audio
