Michele A'court
A top state schools is ditching the Cambridge exams
One of the country's top state schools is ditching the Cambridge exams to "fully embrace" NCEA. Audio
Report on ramifications of the TPP
Exporters are hoping a new report on the ramifications of the TPP will allay fears that the trade deal will give foreign companies too much power. Audio
The Panel with Michele A'Court and David Farrar (Part 2)
Technology has reached a point where almost every human function has been turned into a business. What the Panelists Michele A'Court (AK) and David Farrar (WN) have been thinking about. Caution was… Audio
The Panel with Michele A'Court and David Farrar (Part 1)
What the Panelists Michele A'Court and David Farrar have been up to. Exporters are hoping a new report on the ramifications of the TPP will allay fears that the trade deal will give foreign companies… Audio
Islamic State hit list
Australian Defence officials, and Aussie MP placed on Islamic State hit list. There's an Aucklander on it too. Audio
Fraudulent refugees stay in New Zealand
The Government says it was caught between a rock and a hard place when deciding whether or not to let 27 fraudulent refugees stay in New Zealand. Audio
Breathing in alcohol
You can breathe in alcohol now. CNN describes it creeping up on you slowly; a dry, back of the throat, fruity flavor. Audio
Perseid meteor shower
Astronomer Grant Christie tells the Panel what to expect in this part of the world as the Northern Hemisphere braces itself for a stunning meteor shower light show. Audio
Police speeding offences
Police staff are getting speeding tickets. Is it a big deal if they're a few k's over or does their role model status mean there's no room to err? Audio
Child sex offender register
Parliament is to debate a Bill to establish a child sex offender register. It won't be public but information can be accessed by parents, teachers and caregivers in some cases. Does this pose the… Audio
WTO's Agreement on Government Procurement
New Zealand is joining the World Trade Organisation's Agreement on Government Procurement. The trade pact is tipped to open up $2 trillion in new government contracts. Audio
The Panel with Michele A'Court, Tony Doe (Part 2)
Perseid meteor shower; Panel Says; Rugby World Cup. Audio
The Panel with Michele A'Court and Tony Doe (Part 1)
WTO's Agreement on Government Procurement; Child sex offender register; Police speeding offences. Audio
Dunedin liquor laws
Local authorities are clamping down on BYO restaurants in Dunedin in a bid to claim them back as places to dine not get drunk. Audio
