Mamari Stephens
Instagrammer apologises for rubber duck Auschwitz photo
Putting a rubber duck in front of photos sounds like a cute idea. But in front of Auschwitz? Tone deaf much? That's what a travel blogger has done. Audio
MAINZ course scrapped
The future of highly regarded audio engineering institute MAINZ is in doubt after students discovered it would no longer be offering the Bachelor of Audio Engineering and production at its central… Audio
Judges are 'mostly white and wealthy'
In a strongly worded address, the top judge in the country, Dame Helen Winkelmann, warned that judges are increasingly coming from the same narrow part of society - wealthy and mostly from white… Audio
Judith Collins says "woman of colour" tweet was a mistake
Judith Collins has apologised for calling herself "woman of colour" in a tweet. Audio
The Panel with Mamari Stephens and Alan McElroy (Part 2)
What song/s help you destress or relax? A researcher says New Zealand's wealth is concentrated in those over 65. Dr Jess Berentson Shaw, researcher from The Workshop, says the type of asset… Audio
The Panel with Mamari Stephens and Alan McElroy (Part 1)
Judith Collins has called herself a "woman of colour". In the now-deleted tweet, the National MP was supporting a ban on female gential mutilation. And important issue that was somewhat undermined by… Audio
I've been thinking for 15 November 2019
What the panellists Mamari Stephens and Alan McElroy have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 15 November 2019
Even though we thought this fight was just between Boomers and Millennials, apparently there's a bit of a feud brewing between Gen Zers and Gen X's - Gen Z have taken to calling them the "Karen… Audio
The Big Issue: Voluntary Euthanasia
Panellists Mamari Stephens and Maryan Street are joined by diversity specialist Philip Patston, Palliative care specialist Rod McLeod, retired Methodist minister Rev. Dave Mullan, and legal expert… Audio
Question of the day for Mon 20 May 2019
Do you support voluntary euthanasia in New Zealand? Why or why not? Our listeners tell us their thoughts. Audio
Opinion split over Game of Thrones final
We can't not mention Game of Thrones today. Some fans loved the ending and feel satisfied, others are signing a petition arguing the whole last season needs to be re-written. Audio
Call to remove abortion from the Crimes Act
More than 13,000 people have signed a petition calling for abortion to be removed from the Crimes Act. The petition was set up less than a week ago on the Parliament website and will stay up until… Audio
Parliament's bullying problem
A sweeping new review is out today on the workplace culture in Parliament and it appears it is toxic. The review found there is a systematic bullying and harassment culture. Audio
The Panel with Mamari Stephens and Maryan Street (Part 2)
Question of the Day: Do you support voluntary euthanasia in New Zealand? Why or why not? Panellists Mamari Stephens and Maryan Street are joined by diversity specialist Philip Patston, Palliative care… Audio
The Panel with Mamari Stephens and Maryan Street (Part 1)
A sweeping new review is out today on the workplace culture in Parliament and it appears it is toxic. Speaker Trevor Mallard launched the external review of bullying and harassment of staff at… Audio
I've been thinking for 21 May 2019
What the Panellists Mamari Stephens and Maryan Street have been thinking. Audio
Story of the Day for 21 May 2019
UK Police ordered a McDonald's in Scotland to stop selling milkshakes over fears people would dunk them over Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage. Audio
Posting about your kids
Asks a year 12 student in a piece she penned in the Guardian -" If your own parents had been able to post whatever about you, wouldnt you be a little disgruntled too ? Audio
Workers slink away early rather than "leaving loud"
The idea of flexible work hours is welcomed by most progressive workplaces. Two-thirds of New Zealand workers have bosses who say they're happy for their employees to leave early, if they have stuff… Audio
Tearfund Ethical Fashion report
The Tearfund ethical fashion report came out today. It lists the heroes and the villains of New Zealand clothing brands, judging them on things like workers rights and environmental factors. On the… Audio