Penny Ashton
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Chris Finlayson (Part 2)
Sports commentator Hamish Bidwell talks to The Panel about the exclusion of a Pasifika rugby team in the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition in 2021. The Panel looks at who the 'Proud Boys' are that were… Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Chris Finlayson (Part 1)
Housing affordability is getting out of reach for more New Zealanders as the median house price continues to sky rocket. The Panel talks to NZ Initiative's chief economist, Dr Eric Crampton. It's… Audio
What panellists Penny Ashton and Chris Finlayson are thinking
What panellists Penny Ashton and Chris Finlayson have been thinking. Audio
The lost art of listening, new technology blamed for too many distractions
New technology has taken away the art of listening without distractions, meaning music isn't being heard like it used to be. Audio
Woman complains about no cheese on her fajitas, slayed online
A woman who's husband posted a photo online of her looking sad because there was no cheese on her fajitas has been slammed online for the entitlement and tone deaf self pity in the middle of a global… Audio
Study - food taxes would improve public health overall
Public health academics say a tax on unhealthy food and a subsidy for fruit and vegetables would impact on people's wellbeing immediately. Professor Tony Blakely has co-authored a report on the moves… Audio
The Stop Hate for Money movement gaining traction globally
The Stop Hate for Money movement is gaining traction around the world. The Panel speaks to advertising commentator Vaughn Davis about the impact its having on Facebook. Audio
Today in Music history
Today in music history, the Sony Walkman was introduced to the world in 1979. Audio
China's new security law means protestors can be jailed for lif
International law professor Al Gillespie explains exactly what powers Mainland China now has over Hong Kong after passing the new security law. Audio
Concerns that NZers are becoming COVID complacent
Psychologist Jacqui Maguire joins the Panel to talk about the concern that we're becoming COVID complacent because we've not had any community transmissions since we moved to alert level 1. Audio
A look back at big political developments today
Former MP Tuariki Delamare talks to the Panel about the political developments today with the health minister's resignation and National's reshuffle. Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Andrew Hoggard (Part 2)
The Stop Hate for Money movement gaining traction globally; Study: food taxes would improve public health overall; Woman complains about no cheese on her fajitas, slayed online; The lost art of… Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Andrew Hoggard (Part 1)
A look back at big political developments today; Concerns that NZers are becoming COVID complacent; China's new security law means protestors can be jailed for life. Audio
What the Panellists have been thinking
Panellists Penny Ashton and Andrew Hoggard share what they have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day with Robert Kelly
What's a Himbo when he's at home? Robert Kelly goes in search of a new male archetype doing the rounds at the moment. Audio
Daily covid press conferences with the PM and DG of health over
A hallmark of our lockdown life has been the live broadcast of the daily press conference double act of the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern and Director General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield. They… Audio
Could regional trains help COVID recovery and the environment?
Calls to look at regional rail investment to help with pandemic recovery and the environment. Paul Callister is Adjunct Fellow at the Institute for Governance and Policy Studies at Victoria University… Audio
People who lose jobs urged to consider trades apprenticeships
People who're losing their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are being urged to consider signing up to a trade apprenticeship. Helen Stephens, Chief Executive at the Apprenticeship Training Trust… Audio
Today in music history, Dire Straits released Sultans of Swing
On this day in 1978 Dire Straits released their first single, Sultans of Swing. Audio
Should expensive tourist attractions cut their prices?
There's a call for expensive tourist attractions to lower their prices to make them affordable for domestic visitors in the coming months. Tourism Industry Association Aotearoa's Chief executive… Audio