Julia Whaipooti
Otago academic on Michael Jackson
The already controversial documentary about Michael Jackson Leaving Neverland screens in New Zealand this Sunday. Two men accuse the tarnished King of Pop of sexually assaulting them when they were… Audio
The Panel with Julia Whaipooti and Ruth Money (Part 2)
Harriet Morrison was a trade unionist and suffragist who formed the first union for women in the 1880's - it was the Tailoresses Union. Caitlin Lynch has made a documentary about her to mark… Audio
The Panel with Julia Whaipooti and Ruth Money (Part 1)
The already controversial documentary about Michael Jackson Leaving Neverland screens in New Zealand this Sunday. Two men accuse the tarnished King of Pop of sexually assaulting them when they were… Audio
MPs hear from public on criminal justice
Politicians have been urged to stick to the facts when it comes to crime. That was the message from a crowd of about 200 at a meeting of the Safe and Effective Justice programme's advisory group in… Audio
How much should morality be spliced with art?
Can a beautiful water colour, stand on its own terms if it was painted by a person responsible for acts of utter evil ? Audio
Is it time to change New Zealand's name?
There's been an observation that both of our international cricket teams; the White Ferns and the Black Caps swapped "New Zealand" for "Aotearoa" on the front of their shirts for Waitangi Day. Audio
Whanganui's refugee intake
Several centres around the country are accepting refugees over the next few years. The refugee quota increased from 750 to 1000 last July, and will again rise again to 1500 in July 2020. Audio
School boy razor dodger
Hair and facial hair - the flashpoint for high school kids. Brody Hide of Te Puke High school wants to keep his beard that he grew over summer. The school says grab a razor. Is having having a beard… Audio
Two homes destroyed in new Nelson city fire
RNZ reporter Ben Strang reports on the latest on multiple fires in the Nelson region. He tells us a fire that broke out this afternoon at Walter's Bluff near Nelson city has been brought under… Audio
DOC staff wear body cameras due to fear on the job
Department of Conservation staff are so fearful on the job that some are starting to wear body cameras. Audio
Iwi business on the up
Iwi are playing a more and more important role in the NZ economy and are a real success story. Jason Mika is a senior lecturer at Massey University and a director of Te Au Rangahau, the Māori Business… Audio
PM state of the nation
What does business think of Jacinda Ardern's State of the Nation speech? She spoke of strong economic growth, trade deals with the EU and Britain and sorting out badly performing polytechnics. Kirk… Audio
The Panel with Julia Whaipooti and Alan McElroy (Part 2)
RNZ reporter Ben Strang reports on the latest on multiple fires in the Nelson region. He tells us a fire that broke out this afternoon at Walter's Bluff near Nelson city has been brought under… Audio
The Panel with Julia Whaipooti and Alan McElroy (Part 1)
What does business think of Jacinda Ardern's State of the Nation speech? She spoke of strong economic growth, trade deals with the EU and Britain and sorting out badly performing polytechnics. Kirk… Audio
Story of the day for 8 February 2019
The answer to a question which I know has been plaguing you since time immemorial, HOW do I tweet and enjoy a bag of delicious greasy Greek Tzatziki flavoured potato chips without getting my phone all… Audio
Pre-Panel for 8 February 2019
Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Audio
Māori in prison: Justice campaigner pushes for target strategy
A criminal justice campaigner is putting the government on notice that it must dramatically improve prison conditions before it appears again before the United Nations in five years time. Overnight… Audio
Mounting America's Cup costs - worth it?
It's been revealed the Government did consider pulling out of the America's Cup over its cost increases. The costs are 20 percent more than originally thought, which will be shared by the Government… Audio
Denmark's "unwanted" put on deserted island
Denmark is to put its 'unwanted' people onto a deserted island. These are migrants who are also criminals and rejected asylum seekers who can't be sent home. Audio
The ethics of medical student influencers
Real-life neuroscientist, and actress on the Big Bang Theory, Mayim Bialik is in an ad promoting a brand of mattresses. It seems actual medical students are now making extra cash being health… Audio