Mike Williams

Auckland Council has responded to Mike Hosking's criticism of cycleways. The council says he was comparing the wrong data and he should "get out of his car".  Audio

Following our drones discussion over the last few days, we look into the problem of drones being used to spy on people and to scout out properties for thieves to burgle.  Audio

People fundraising with sausage sizzles in Bunnings carparks will be given revised health and safety instructions. Audio

Kiwi stuntman Phil Somerville has completed his journey sailing from the USA to New Zealand, testing the Pacific Ocean for plastic waste as part of the "Eat Less Plastic" campaign.  Audio

What the Panelists Michelle Boag and Mike Williams want to talk about. Audio

A University of Cambridge study on the differences between the sexes has found women have more empathy while men are more likely to view the world logically. The study seems to reinforce stereotypes… Audio

A lawyer has cast doubt on whether Karel Sroubek can be deported back to the Czech Republic, following his mother's plea on Checkpoint for New Zealand to give him another chance.  Audio

St John Ambulance crews around the country are refusing to attend non-emergency event work while they fight for better pay and conditions it comes as rolling teacher strikes continue across New… Audio

The Government announced today they have approved a plan to re-enter Pike River Mine, almost 8 years after the explosion that killed 29 men. Minister Andrew Little says they've chosen the simplest and… Audio

The Government announced today they have approved a plan to re-enter Pike River Mine, almost 8 years after the explosion that killed 29 men. Minister Andrew Little says they've chosen the simplest and… Audio

Brigitte Morten and Mike Williams look at political happenings including Kiwibuild under scrutiny from all sides, Immigration Minister Iain Lee's Galloway in the hot seat, Labour's annual conference… Audio

School principals are dubious about research suggesting initiatives from countries including Bhutan and Peru can help New Zealand fight rising truancy. A report for the Ministry of Education says… Audio

In politics, Matthew Hooton and Mike Williams talk to Kathryn about National Party leader Simon Bridges' handling of the leak inquiry from the start, to the text saga, to his media conference. Also… Audio

Matthew and Mike shine a light on the Green Party conference, the Simon Bridges leak and inquiry and Nick Smith's attack on the New Zealand First constitution. Matthew Hooton is the managing director… Audio

The PM's return to Wellington and the series of announcements which followed, including Trade for All, apprenticeships, plastic bags and Grant Robertson's economic speech. Matthew Hooton is the… Audio

Lucy Lawless on Twitter. "Truthfully, to those of you who ask, if I saw a NZer burning our flag, I would shrug my shoulders and think, Jeez, that person's really pissed at the govt. It would not… Audio

Just how much support do young promising sports-people need and get? Professional basketball player Steven Adams in his new book says Basketball NZ didn't help him when he was trying to make it so he… Audio

What the Panelists Michelle Boag and Mike Williams want to talk about. Audio

Listeners are very sympathetic to Julian Paton who's antique paino is having the ivory stripped from its keys by DoC. Julian talks to us again today about the listener feedback and a couple of offers… Audio