Penny Ashton
Simon says and other parliament protocols
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had to withdraw and apologise after using the Opposition leader's first name. We discuss these protocols, seemingly inherited from Westminster. Audio
We're actually pretty self-aware
Self-perception is usually quite accurate, say researchers at the University of Toronto. They investigated the assumption that people lean towards self-enhancement when considering their own… Audio
Is the Hamilton-Auckland train worth it?
The NZ Transport Agency has approved the business case for the startup trial of the new rail service between Hamilton and Auckland. The new train could be up and running in just over a year. Audio
Drugs and booze in fatal crashes
Recent New Zealand Transport Agency figures suggest that alcohol or drug-impaired drivers are involved in 41 percent of fatal crashes. Audio
Calm called for in hit-and-run case
A call for calm today by Charlene Kraatskow, mother of Nathan, the boy killed on his bike when hit by the car Rouxle Le Roux was driving. Audio
Victoria Uni name change vetoed
Education Minister Chris Hipkins has declined the application for Victoria University to legally change its name to the University of Wellington. Mr Hipkins says this is because not enough opinions… Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Mike Rehu (Part 2)
Self-perception is usually quite accurate, say researchers at the University of Toronto. They investigated the assumption that people lean towards self-enhancement when considering their own… Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Mike Rehu (Part 1)
Education Minister Chris Hipkins has declined the application for Victoria University to legally change its name to the University of Wellington. Mr Hipkins says this is because not enough opinions… Audio
Roald Dahl stories
Roald Dahl stories seem, if anything, even more popular since he died, and they're used by NZ educators. Audio
Govt walk-back - possibility of KiwiBuild homes being flipped
Property investors are welcoming the government's easing restrictions on selling KiwiBuild homes. Owners who sell in the first three years of taking ownership will still keep 70-percent of the… Audio
Chinese authorities extreme spying on their citizens
Chinese authorities are going to extraordinary measures to keep an eye on their many civilians. Among them, "gait recognition" - wherein software uses people's body shapes and how they walk to… Audio
Charity boxing events under the microscope following death
Boxing New Zealand is cutting ties with corporate boxing events following the tragic death of Kain Parsons yesterday. Aragorn Urquhart was boxing in the same event and joins us to discuss some of the… Audio
Trump resumes attacks on media following mid-terms
US political correspondent Karen Kasler joins the panel to explain yesterday's mid-term results, the implications, and what happens next. Plus a discussion of Donald Trump's run-in with CNN's Jim… Audio
The Panel with Bernard Hickey and Penny Ashton (Part 2)
Chinese authorities are going to extraordinary measures to keep an eye on their many civilians. Among them, "gait recognition" - wherein software uses people's body shapes and how they walk to… Audio
The Panel with Bernard Hickey and Penny Ashton (Part 1)
US political correspondent Karen Kasler joins the panel to explain yesterday's mid-term results, the implications, and what happens next. Plus a discussion of Donald Trump's run-in with CNN's Jim… Audio
Bernard Hickey: petrol pain
Economic commentator Bernard Hickey talks about whether the government can afford to allowing continuous fuel price-hikes. According to the Numbeo cost of living index the cost of living in New… Audio
More strife at Horowhenua District Council
A Horowhenua District Councillor says he's now wearing a body-cam over fears about his safety after a verbal exchange with another councillor. This on top of conflict between the district's mayor and… Audio
