Sam Johnson
29 lives lost: The Pike River mine disaster
A commemorative service has been held at Parliament to mark 10 years since the Pike River Mine tragedy. Audio
The Panel with Ali Jones and Sam Johnson (Part 2)
Many people are turning to flower arranging as a meditative ritual and mood-lifter in the wake of the pandemic, reports The ABC. The Panel talks to floral artist Francine Thomas, who's a member of the… Audio
The Panel with Ali Jones and Sam Johnson (Part 1)
Masks are now mandatory on public transport across Auckland and on planes nationwide. The Panel speaks to Dr Joel Rindelaub from Auckland University about the efficacy of masks in the battle to… Audio
What the panellists have been thinking about
Panellists Ali Jones and Sam Johnson share their thoughts on the 10th anniversary of Pike River. Audio
Today in Music
The 2020 APRA Silver Scroll Awards were held last night. The ceremony also included special performance of Calling On by Weta. The performance by Julia Deans, Anika Moa, Anna Coddington, Hollie Smith… Audio
The Panel with Ruth Money and Sam Johnson (Part 2)
A buyer recently bought a second hand electric vehicle, only to discover that the battery ran out far quicker than advertised, so do people need to be more careful about second-hand electric… Audio
The Panel with Ruth Money and Sam Johnson (Part 1)
Air New Zealand has cut hundreds more cabin crew jobs, bringing the total number of cuts since the pandemic began to 4,000. Crisis talks were understood to be held today morning to resolve the latest… Audio
What panellists Ruth Money and Sam Johnson are thinking about
What panellists Ruth Money and Sam Johnson have been thinking about. Audio
Student Volunteer Army offers digital services "tech friends"
2020 has been a huge digital year, whether we've been working from home, skyping with loved ones or shopping online. But not all of us are that digitally savvy, so the Student Volunteer Army is… Audio
Student Volunteer Army back up and running
The Student Volunteer Army's grocery delivery is back up and running in Auckland for essential workers and those unable to get help. 700 volunteers at the ready! Audio
1000 student volunteers ready to shop for the elderly
1000 students have signed up to the volunteer army, working with supermarket chains to shop and deliver groceries to elderly and vulnerable around the country. Not only that - they've developed a… Audio
Hundreds more Bryans
Tim Watkin looks at a new initiative to create a hybrid workspace – somewhere between the market economy and the volunteer sector – where people get something in return when they volunteer. Audio
Last ditch fight against Auckland light rail
A public transport lobby group is attacking plans to build a light rail line between Auckland Airport and the city centre. Earlier this year the government announced it had allocated funding of… Audio
$6000k bill for a budgie that died in vet care
Bridget Kiener attended her mother's funeral in Germany to be delivered another emotional blow when she returned. One of her pet budgies died while in the care of a vet who then handed her a bill for… Audio
No room at the Koru Club inn
Air New Zealand's experiencing heavy demand for its Koru Lounge so it's now notifying passengers in advance to head to the Strata Lounge instead. This is a lounge used by other airlines and open to… Audio
Cultural appropriation of haka
The Maori owner of a UK-based kapa haka company Karl Burrows says it is vital to protect the integrity of the haka but a Dutchman who also offers kapa haka experiences says it is there to be shared by… Audio
Man charged over Len Lye sculpture damage
Hunter MacDonald who decided to take a swing on the Len Lye Water Whirler sculpture on Wellington's waterfront has been charged with wilful damage for breaking the $300, 000 work.He said he was bored… Audio
Govt to cap interest rates on high cost loans
The Prime Minister announced today that there will be an interest rate cap on "high cost" loans. This is in a bid to stop people getting swamped in debt.The Salvation Army has responded positively to… Audio
Police recruits investigation
Four trainee police officers have been stood down as police investigate claims of misconduct. Two of the investigations are criminal. And there are reports that at least one of the cases involves… Audio
