Lynda Hallinan
NZTA taking over speed cameras
NZTA will now take over speed cameras from police. The change was announced yesterday along with a raft of others like boosting the number of speed cameras and introducing warning signs around them.
…The benefits of school camps
A call for the revitalisation of rustic school camps. The Chairman of Camp Wakarara, near Waipawa, says they are seeing shorter stays as teachers lack the skills to host the activities at the camp. Audio
Cash injection for schools
Nearly $400 million has been pledged for school maintenance by the Government, calling it the biggest investment in at least 25 years. It's a one-off fund based on the schools' size and must be used… Audio
Will a big spend on infrastructure help Labour?
The Government has announced a big spend up on infrastructure to improve school property. It comes after Labour held their annual conference, the last before next years' election. Audio
More deaths - the Samoa measles outbreak
Kids are forced to stay home, and Christmas gatherings have been cancelled in Samoa - the measles epidemic is impacting everyday life there. 53 people have now died since the outbreak began. Audio
The Panel with Lynda Hallinan and Simon Pound (Part 2)
The benefits of school camps; Question of the Day; NZTA taking over speed cameras; GST now on online purchases; WCC made fun of for using water diviner; Make D & D cool again. Audio
The Panel with Lynda Hallinan and Simon Pounf (Part 1)
More deaths - the Samoa measles outbreak; Will a big spend on infrastructure help Labour; Cash injection for schools; Audio
What the panellists have been thinking
What the panellists Lynda Hallinan and Simon Pound have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day with Ali Ventura - spray-on skin
A Japanese cosmetics company Kao Corporation has developed a synthetic spray on skin to cover up blemishes, moles, or marks. Audio
Fears over future Australian climate
Meteorologists are warning of 'apocalyptic' conditions for parts of Australia, with higher temperatures and more extreme weather events. Audio
Ocean erosion of beachfront properties
Residents in Wainui in Gisborne have lost chunks of their properties to big swells and king tides. Audio
Woman blames bank for letting her exceed credit limit
A woman has taken a case to the banking ombudsman, saying her bank should not have let her go over her credit limit. Audio
Question of the Day for 11 September 2019
Friends' Is Turning 25, so our Question of the Day is, what did you love or hate about the show? Audio
Wellington's Trolley Buses won't get refurbished
Wellington's fleet of trolley buses will not be retro-fitted after all. Audio
Vaping deaths in the US - could it happen here?
Yesterday we discussed the vaping, the effects of, and especially whether or not it should be used by smokers as a tool to quit cigarette smoking. There are an increasing number of reports of… Audio
The Panel with Lynda Hallinan and Shane Te Pou (Part 2)
Friends' Is Turning 25, so our Question of the Day is, what did you love or hate about the show? Meteorologists are warning of 'apocalyptic' conditions for parts of Australia, with higher temperatures… Audio
The Panel with Lynda Hallinan and Shane Te Pou (Part 1)
Yesterday we discussed the vaping, the effects of, and especially whether or not it should be used by smokers as a tool to quit cigarette smoking. There are an increasing number of reports of… Audio
I've been thinking for 11 September 2019
What the Panellists Lynda Hallinan and Shane Te Pou have been thinking about. Audio