Verity Johnson
New Zealand Taxpayers' Union used false identities
Media are reporting today that the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union used false identities to make Official Information Act requests of a government agency. Audio
The Panel with David Farrar and Verity Johnson (Part 2)
Donald Trump claims it's a scary time for young men in America, suggesting that even the most unimpeachable life can be destroyed when ancient skeletons are dragged out of closets. What the Panelists… Audio
The Panel with David Farrar and Verity Johnson (Part 1)
Media are reporting today that the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union used false identities to make Official Information Act requests of a government agency. Simon Bridges maintains Jami-Lee Ross's health… Audio
Pak 'n' Save's gaffe, and do we drink too much booze?
The Australian media have picked up the Pak 'n' Save' gaffe in Porirua, where Steinlager and Corona were being advertised on special under a banner proclaiming "Good Health Week. Audio
NZ Fashion week
It's NZ Fashion week, and this weekend some special guests will be gracing the catwalk - the volunteers, staff, doctors and nurses of Mercy Hospice, donning some of the hospice's second-hand store's… Audio
Leaks and free speech stories rumble on
Australia is likely to ban Chelsea Manning - we are likely to let her in. Why are we taking a different tack to this compared to our Antipodean neighbours? Audio
Are women better drivers than men?
A new study suggests that while women gain their licences slightly slower than men, they're superior drivers in almost every other metric. Audio
Te Puna Quarry Park hit by night-time thief
Two nights ago Te Puna Quarry Park had tens-of-thousands of dollars' worth of equipment stolen. Its founder Shirley Sparks, joins us to explain what's been taken, and the reaction of the staff and… Audio
What exactly is a "pre-existing condition"?
Abby Hartley lies gravely ill in a Balinese hospital, and her insurance company is refusing to help because her illness stemmed from a pre-existing condition. Southern Cross travel insurance chief… Audio
Captain John Charles Fane Hamilton statue defaces
We know what is happening with confederate statues in the American south. Now the friendliest man in Hamilton, so-called because people pose with him in a variety of situations, Captain John Charles… Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Peter Dunne (Part 2)
A new study suggests that while women gain their licences slightly slower than men, they're superior drivers in almost every other metric. What the Panelists Verity Johnson and Peter Dunne want to… Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Peter Dunne (Part 1)
We know what is happening with confederate statues in the American south. Now the friendliest man in Hamilton, so-called because people pose with him in a variety of situations, Captain John Charles… Audio
Fade to bleus as France wins World Cup
Football's coming home ... to Paris! ... following a final that had everything a fan could hope for. Audio
Can a state home be passed down to a family member?
A Housing NZ tenant is angry she can't swap her current home for her late father's. Does she have a point? Audio
David Clark still under fire for 33-hour Australia trip
The health minister David Clark found himself between a rock and a hard place before the nurses' strike last week. Audio
Mosgiel community saves condemned treehouse
The infamous treehouse in Mosgiel is now compliant! But there may be lessons here for the council, after a popular backlash. Councillor Mike Lord joins us to discuss. Audio
Million-dollar statue proposed for Bastion Point
A publicly-funded million-dollar statue the size of the Statue of Liberty at Bastion Point has been proposed by Ngati Whatua ... but some say if the iwi wants it, the iwi should pay for it Audio
Panel Says
What the Panelists Verity Johnson and Michael Deaker want to talk about. Audio
Ban the tie on health grounds?
The American Society for Microbiology has heard Israeli research into the wearing of ties, neckties, by doctors. Audio
