Podcast Episodes

Francesca Rudkin: Should we still be afraid of gene editing?

During the 2002 election campaign, New Zealand was having a major debate about the safety of genetically modified food. One memory you might have fro…

2 years, 2 months ago

Francesca Rudkin: The new Jobseeker sanctions are worth a try

Yesterday the Prime Minister said that the vast amount of people on Jobseeker Benefits were trying hard to find a job and meet their obligations, and…

2 years, 2 months ago

Francesca Rudkin: Are we really doing enough to tackle retail crime?

Some good news and some not-so-good news for retail crime.  

Let’s start with the good news – it’s Monday after all.  

Police data reveals that the f…

2 years, 2 months ago

Bill Bamber: KAM Transport General Manager on the issues with the Interislander ferries, Aratere not operating

Anger from transport operators who say something needs to change with the Interislander's Cook Strait ferry service. 

The provider is only operating …

2 years, 2 months ago

Kerre Woodham: What's gone so horribly, horribly wrong with our ferries?

If it wasn't so vitally important, so serious, and so expensive, you would have to laugh, wouldn't you? Interislander’s Aratere ferry will be out of …

2 years, 2 months ago

Kerre Woodham: Restricting alcohol sale is the way to go

I'm not drinking at the moment, but that doesn't mean I think everybody should give it up. People can go to hell in their own way, and while there ar…

2 years, 2 months ago

Kerre Woodham: How long is a fix for the energy crisis going to take?

We're talking energy today, or rather the lack of it. New Zealand seems to have sleepwalked into an energy crisis, according to the Chairman of Open …

2 years, 2 months ago

John Harbord: Major Electricity Users Group Chair on the energy crisis in New Zealand

New Zealand seems to have “sleepwalked” its way into an energy crisis. 

Both Winstone's Ohakune pulp and timber mills could shut, putting 300 jobs in…

2 years, 2 months ago

Liam Dann: NZ Herald Business Editor on unemployment rising to 4.6%

New unemployment figures make a change in the Official Cash Rate now less likely. 

Stats NZ numbers out today show unemployment hit 4.6% in the June …

2 years, 2 months ago

Laurie Margrain: Open Country Dairy Chair on the call for action in regards to New Zealand's electricity supply

Energy Minister Shane Jones believes the situation of two potential mill closures is 'hideous.' 

Winstone's Ohakune pulp and timber mills could shut …

2 years, 2 months ago