Russell Brown
What the panellists have been thinking
What panellists Amy Adams and Russell Brown have been thinking. Audio
'Doomscrolling' voted New Zealand's word of the year
The votes are in and New Zealand's word of the year is ready to be unveiled.
As it does every year, the website Public Address sought online votes from a long-list of words, many of which came into… Audio
Regional foodbanks under pressure
Military training and supermarket experience have led to Pastor Terry Bradley running a slick food bank operation for Waitomo District residents in need. Audio
NZ parents unaware of vaccination schedules
Vaccinologist and Auckland University Associate Professor, Dr Helen Petousis-Harris says there's a big knowledge gap for parents about their children's vaccination status. Audio
Could a cash drop for every kiwi help stem the fallout?
The government hasn't ruled out giving a cash sum to everyone to stimulate the economy but will it help? Associate Professor Susan St John from the University of Auckland Business School and founding… Audio
Does COVID-19 mean the end of handshaking?
Will handshaking make a come back after COVID-19 has been eliminated? Audio
Communities setting up their own Checkpoints is a lifeline
Willie Te Aho, Te Whānau-a-Maruhaeremuri hapu chair says they will continue to protect their communty from Covid 19 crossing their borders even when the country moves to level three next week. Audio
The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Russell Brown (Part 2)
The government hasn't ruled out giving a cash sum to everyone to stimulate the economy but will it help? Associate Professor Susan St John from the University of Auckland Business School and founding… Audio
The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Russell Brown (Part 1)
A whole new underclass with social need will be created as a result of Covid 19 according to a new report by the Savation Army - National Social Policy Director Ian Hutson explains. Willie Te Aho, Te… Audio
I've been thinking for 24 April 2020
Panellists Leonie Freeman and Russell Brown share what they've been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 24 April 2020
Many people across the world are taking to social media to report experiencing strange or particularly vivid dreams during lockdown. Amelia Langford looks into this phenomenon and finds out what might… Audio
RNZ Concert's fate sparks loud backlash
RNZ announced it's new music strategy last week and since then there has been a loud backlash from far and wide across New Zealand. Karyn speaks with media commentator from Public Address, Russell… Audio
Kiwi writer and social historian Gordon McLauchlan dies, age 89
Auckland-based writer, TV presenter and social historian Gordon McLauchlan has died, age 89. Audio
The Panel with Julia Whaipooti and Neil Miller (Part 1)
Tributes flow for Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna; Kiwi writer and social historian Gordon McLauchlan dies, age 89; Wuhan virus likely to hit NZ, facemasks fly NZ shelves; Are school uniforms… Audio
Hundreds of Chris Knox tapes to be archived by Alexander Turnbull Library
A collection of 254 tapes spanning the career of Flying Nun musician Chris Knox is set to be preserved by the Alexander Turnbull Library in Wellington. Video, Audio
Lime scooter death
A person has died while riding a Lime e-scooter in Auckland last night. Lime Scooters confirmed they have been in contact with police and the 59-year-old victim's family. Audio
Kiwibuild not guaranteed next year
The Prime Minsiter has said there will be a Government building programme next year but she can't guarantee that Kiwibuild will be a part of it. Audio
School ball: who gets to go?
There have been concern from parents and those in the community about some schools not allowing students to go until any outstanding fees or donations are paid up. Audio
30 years of Batman films
The big screen Batman turns 30 and so its a good time to celebrate some of those Batpeople that have come and gone ever since Gotham City's favourite son graced the big screen in Tim Burtons noir… Audio
