Bernard Hickey

The Auckland City Council has hired "thinkers" to offer up various future scenarios for New Zealand's biggest city. These go from a wonderful technological utopia to a poverty-stricken, crime-ridden… Audio

The ANZ bank says business conficence is at a 10-year low. Conventional wisdom cites this is because a Labour-led government is in power. Part of this uncertainty is put down to a plan to increase the… Audio

Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters has stamp on the position during his six weeks filing in for Jacinda Ardern. He's been prepared to criticize his own coalition Government policy, especially… Audio

Everything you think you know about what skills you need and how to promote yourself on your CV could be wrong. Future employers won't scan your CV or care much about your NCEA results. They will look… Audio

Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters has stamp on the position during his six weeks filing in for Jacinda Ardern. He's been prepared to criticise his own coalition Government policy, especially… Audio

Since the implementation of Christy's Law, a tightening of bail in the country, more than 1000 extra people are being held in jail than granted bail.  Audio

Two people were stabbed during an armed robbery at an Auckland dairy last night. One person is still fighting for their life and the other is stable at Auckland hospital. Audio

What the Panelists Bernard Hickey and Lisa Scott want to talk about. Bernard talks nuclear weapons, while Lisa discusses getting her licence.  Audio

Florida rapper XXXtentacion was shot and killed in an apparent robbery a few days ago. The 20-year-old gained notoriety for his music and also his alleged crimes. Audio

A listener has a solution for the current pay disputes going on - lower house prices. The listener suggests if mortgages didn't eat up so much of people's wages, then pay rates would not need to… Audio

Queenstown Lakes is the most expensive area to rent, Trade Me's latest rental price survey says.Average rent is $790 a week, $240 more per week than in Auckland.  Audio

Auckland Transport's 10-year budget has been signed off. Roads will be improved across the city, there will be more public transport, particularly buses, but less money for ferries, cycleways and park… Audio

The Security Intelligence Service has launched an internal investigation over concerns about biased and unprofessional dealings between staff and controversial security firm Thompson and Clark.  Audio

The Prime Minister's baby is due any moment but still no word yet. The Prime Minister's partner, Clarke Gayford, today posted a picture of Ms Ardern, reading documents as they wait for the baby. Audio

The Prime Minister's baby is due any moment but still no word yet. Winston Peters is filling on Jacinda Ardern's duties in Parliament as she can no longer fly. The Prime Minister's partner, Clarke… Audio

We return to the story of workers putting in extra hours without pay. Listeners have sent in messages detailing their experiences, from not getting a lunch break to staying late.  Audio

Finance Minister Grant Robertson has called it a "bread and butter" Budget. There's been a major boost for health, but Mr Robertson's critics say it's underwhelming. To discuss the details, Guyon… Audio

Firewood sellers say online opportunists are taking advantage of the firewood demand by selling wet wood on social media. Retailers say buyers then have to buy ready to burn wood from them to replace… Audio