Lizzie Marvelly

Hillary Clinton has confirmed she won't run in the 2020 US election. She promises to stick around though and 'speak up for what she believes'.  Audio

An Interesting piece written recently on the issue of transgender sporting participation. Tennis legend and activist for LGBT rights Martina Navritalova waded into the debate, saying the rules could… Audio

We spoke last week about the high cost of dental care in New Zealand and now the NZ Medical Association has lent their weight to the call for more affordable dental care. Audio

A proposed sign to the entrance of entrance of Mataura is causing consternation. Council officials have decided to scrap the proposed red and black M, after people brought up that it has connotations… Audio

Mount Maunganui has been voted New Zealand's best beach, in the TripAdvisor 2019 Travellers' Choice Awards, for the sixth time in a row. Four Bay of Plenty beaches are in the top ten, including… Audio

In a piece in the Herald, teacher Alex Le Long explains her day - and it is so much more than just teaching. "I have been a mum, an aunty, and a sister to some students. I have had to be a doctor, a… Audio

The classic glass milk bottle is making somewhat of a comeback with some dairy farmers deciding to use them instead of plastic. There's a lot public demand to go back to the old way, particularly… Audio

New Zealand politicians are debating whether children should have a day off school to protest climate change. Kiwi students plan to walk off the classroom on March 15.  Audio

What do YOU think is New Zealand's best beach? Mount Maunganui has been voted New Zealand's best beach, in the TripAdvisor 2019 Travellers' Choice Awards, for the sixth time in a row. Four Bay of… Audio

New Zealand politicians are debating whether children should have a day off school to protest climate change. Last month thousands of UK school students "went on strike" as part of a global action on… Audio

Commentators from all over New Zealand get the chance to have a say on what's been bothering them throughout the week. Singer, activist and columnist Lizzie Marvelly offers her thoughts on summer… Audio

Yesterday Elon Musk, who needs no introduction, annouced his company Space-X would send the Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa to the moon in 2023. Audio

Jacinda Ardern has secured a spot on the American TV show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, later this month. Is this good publicity for New Zealand, or PR whitewashing? Audio

Donald Trump's preferred nomination for Supreme Court Justice, Brett Kavanaugh, has been accused of sexually assaulting a women, Dr Christine Ford, while he was at high school. Audio

Maddison McQueen-Davies' is the founder of the charity, Share A Pair, and last night won the Young Leader award at last night's Women of Influence Awards. She joins us to talk about Share A Pair, and… Audio

Restaurant no-shows are on the rise - and some hypothesize that online bookings are to blame... Audio

Emails between Massey University's vice-chancellor Jan Thomas and a staffer were released today, outlining Professor Thomas's objection to having Don Brash speak on campus. Deputy pro vice-chancellor… Audio

Meg de Ronde from Amnesty International joins us with her reaction to the government's promise to raise the refugee quota by 50 percent over the next two years. Audio

It seems fitting to start by reflecting on what we can celebrate and what still needs to change... On one hand a girl born today can expect to lead a life significantly different from that of her… Audio