Niki Bezzant
Law firm erases drinks from staff photo
Law firm Simpson Grierson has posted an image of its young lawyers celebrating passing the bar exam, but has photoshopped their wine glasses out of their hands. Audio
Panel says
What the panellists Niki Bezzant and Sanjay Kumarasingham want to talk about. Audio
The dark nature of humans
Cognitive neuroscientist Christian Jarrett has written a piece identifying the darker aspect of human nature, including: our tendency to view minorities as less than human, taking pleasure in others… Audio
Courier deliveries: more from rural listeners
We've been airing complaints about what couriers charge, and the service they offer - or don't - to people who live even slightly out of town. We've had a huge amount of feedback on the subject from… Audio
Easy access to porn for Kiwi kids
More than two-thirds of Kiwi teenagers have been exposed to pornography, and one in four have seen it by the age of 12. Young people themselves think porn is easy to access. Does that mean we need to… Audio
Rugby prestige and poaching
We revisit the topic of Auckland school St Kentigern's College having players outside the city in its First XV team. All Black Reiko Ioane says players should appreciate the challenge. Audio
Changes to employment law
The Employment Relations Amendment Act has passed its third reading. The act will restore meal and rest breaks, collective bargaining and union rights, protections for "vulnerable workers", and the… Audio
The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Sanjay Kumarasingham (Part 2)
Cognitive neuroscientist Christian Jarrett has written a piece identifying the darker aspect of human nature, including: our tendancy to view minorities as less than human, taking pleasure at others… Audio
The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Sanjay Kumarasingham (Part 1)
The Employment Relations Amendment Act has passed its third reading. The act will restore meal and rest breaks for workers, collective bargaining and union rights, protections for "vulnerable… Audio
RIP to "The French Sinatra"
The Panel pays tribute to singer Charles Aznavour - known as "the French Sinatra" - who has died at the age of 94. Audio
Could renter-friendly policies scare off landlords?
Property investors are worried a wave of tenant-free rules could throw up some dicey situations for landlords who're simply trying to protect their assets. Juli Anne Tolley from the Tauranga Property… Audio
The one McCartney song Lennon liked
In a recent Paul McCartney interview he says it was the only song he ever wrote that John Lennon praised. He says he would pay Lennon complinents, but only ever got one back. Audio
Politicians again running foul of copyright?
A video of Simon Bridges and Chris Bishop singing popular songs in a car has raised questions about whether they're breaking copyright by using the music in what could be perceived as political… Audio
Are Kiwibuild homes value for money?
CoreLogic analysts say buyers will save $90,000 or so by buying KiwiBuild houses - but could that cost-cut compromise the homes' quality? Roger Levie from HOBANZ joins us to discuss. Audio
FBI forces suspect to unlock phone using facial ID
A 28 year-old man suspected of child abuse has been forced to unlock his phone using facial ID - thought to be the first time this has happened. Audio
Teachers' Union says conditions must be addressed
The PPTA has rejected the government's latest pay offer, emphasising that the issue is about both pay and improving working conditions Audio
The Panel with Ben Thomas and Niki Bezzant (Part 2)
In a recent Paul McCartney interview he says it was the only song he ever wrote that John Lennon praised. He says he would pay Lennon complinents, but only ever got one back. What the Panelists Ben… Audio
The Panel with Ben Thomas and Niki Bezzant (Part 1)
The PPTA has rejected the government's latest pay offer, emphasising that the issue is about both pay and improving working conditions. A 28 year-old man suspected of child abuse has been forced to… Audio
Calls to ban energy drinks for kids
A senior doctor in the UK says it's time to ban the sale of energy to children. He argues it would help tackle two major issues in British society - obesity and mental health problems. So could this… Audio