Tim Watkin

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

How did the PM perform at Waitangi this year? Labour minister Peeni Henare said "I'd hate for it to become rather bland". Don Brash barely got a word out in his speech and Josie Butler the sex toy… Audio

A report from Victoria University has found that renting is linked to poorer health among older people. Those in public rental properties have the poorest health. They have the lowest incomes, smoke… Audio

Australia's banking and financial services sector has been found sadly lacking and downright damaging to businesses and individuals. Just how healthy are the banks in New Zealand? Would the Panelists… Audio

A report from Victoria University has found that renting is linked to poorer health among older people. Those in public rental properties have the poorest health. They have the lowest incomes, smoke… Audio

Anti-natalism is the philosophoical notion that it is morally wrong for people to procreate, life is despondent, death is miserable, and a vast amount of human suffering could be avoided by people… Audio

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The Air New Zealand engineers' strike is planned for the busiest flying day of the year, December 21st. More than 40,000 customers are booked to travel that day. The strike is over pay and cuts to… Audio

It's judgment day in the USA, as voters have their say on the Trump Presidency so far by voting in the mid-term elections. With dozens of possible permutations, we cross to RNZ's Tim Watkin to get a… Audio

The name Donald Trump won't be anywhere on the ballot when Americans go to the polls, but the midterm elections this week will shape the next few years of his presidency. Thirty-five senators, 36… Audio

So many of us probably remain baffled that people buy brand new jeans riddled with holes, but would you buy sneakers that look battered with duct tape over the toes? Audio

We find the answers to any queries you can think up. Audio

Today - the Ernie and Bert saga. Audio

We find the answers to any queries you can think up. Audio

Accordign to the New York post having a nanny who can teach your kid a second language doesn't cut it anymore in New York City's elite circles - there's now a fleet of super nannies who will design… Audio

We find the answers to any queries you can think up. Audio

The 28 year-old daughter of Prince Andrew and Fergie is getting married. Taxpayers will be lumped will the security bill.  Audio

We find the answers to any queries you can think up. Today Tony's question about frozen milk, Steve's one about plane doors and Meg's one about Te Reo Māori. If you have any questions you want… Audio

Dentists have issued a warning about 'do-it-yourself braces' tutorials posted on YouTube, amid fears that children are causing permanent damage to their teeth in pursuit of perfect smiles. Audio

We find the answers to any queries you can think up. Today Alex's question about weapons in the Middle East, Mr and Mrs P. McLaren's query about Simon Bridges' salary and Nozz' question one about… Audio