Lynda Hallinan
Story of the Day for 11 September 2019
Simon Sweetman remembers when U2 made the fateful decision to install their new album on everyone's iphones. Audio
Are we reaching news saturation?
Newshub's chief news officer Hal Crawford says the fourth estate desperately needs to find a new business model. Peter Thompson from Victoria University joins us to discuss. Audio
PSA questions use of psychometric testing in job interviews
The Public Service Association is questioning Inland Revenue's use of psychometric testing in assessing prospective employees. Employment consultant Chris Eilers joins us to explain what these tests… Audio
Bridges continues to question the credibility of Stats NZ
The war of words between statistics minister James Shaw and leader of the opposition Simon Bridges is heating up, as Bridges continues to question the credibility of Stats NZ following the botched… Audio
Wallabies one win away from Bledisloe
The Wallabies have one hand on the Bledisloe Cup ... so what can we expect from the All Blacks on Saturday night? RNZ sports editor Stephen Hewson joins us to discuss Audio
Ardern vs Australia at Pacific forum
Some sections of the Australian media are lashing out at prime minister Jacinda Ardern following her strong comments at the Pacific Islands Forum. Audio
Corrections chief has "no confidence" in mail checks
Corrections chief has 'no confidence' in mail checks after Christchurch mosque accused, another prisoner's letters. Audio
The Panel with Lynda Hallinan and Simon Wilson (Part 2)
What's your worst ever email faux pas? The Public Service Association is questioning Inland Revenue's use of psychometric testing in assessing prospective employees. Employment consultant Chris Eilers… Audio
The Panel with Lynda Hallinan and Simon Wilson (Part 1)
Corrections chief has 'no confidence' in mail checks after Christchurch mosque accused, another prisoner's letters. Some sections of the Australian media are lashing out at prime minister Jacinda… Audio
I've been thinking for 16 August 2019
What the Panellists Lynda Hallinan and Simon Wilson have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 16 August 2019
Is there anything to the concept of nominative determinism? Audio
The Panel with David Slack and Lynda Hallinan (Part 2)
Topics - Red tape is taking the fun out of kids innovation and play. Bullrush isn't the only victim to a wrapping them in cotton wool mentality. The latest is a bike track in Christchurch that a group… Audio
The Panel with David Slack and Lynda Hallinan (Part 1)
Topics - The Commission for Financial Capability has taken aim at what they say are confusing retirement village contracts. The Commission says that residents often ended up paying anywhere from $20 -… Audio
What to do in the garden this weekend and what to wear!
Gardening guru Lynda Hallinan is getting ready for the weekend - and so should you! She'll give us the low-down on what you should focus on in the garden this weekend - and what you should wear while… Audio
Radio station hands out coal
A Dunedin radio station's copped slack for giving our free coal, just days after the city declared a climate emergency. The stunt by The Hits has been likened to giving our cartons of cigarettes. Audio
Women's football is having a major moment
The World Cup has prompted an unprecedented explosion in interest in women's football and audience viewing records are being shattered. Audio
Democratic candidates debate
The first debate of the 2020 Democratic presidential primary took place last night, hosting ten candidates on stage - another 11 debated today. Audio
Question of the Day for 28 June 2019
What is the best ever kitchen gadget or utensil? Audio