Paul Spoonley

Distinguished Professor Emeritus Paul Spoonley discusses where New Zealand's population is heading, as migration numbers track down, more and more Kiwis leave our shores, and fertility rates continue… Audio

It's been nearly two years since New Zealand shook off its Covid isolation, but the populace is far from content Audio

Statistics released this morning showed there were 19,071 more births than deaths in 2023. Back in 1943, there were 17,562 more births than death. Audio

A far right expert says it would be complex for Aotearoa to follow in Australia's footsteps to ban the public display and sale of Nazi symbols and paraphernalia. Audio

Migration numbers have returned to pre-Covid levels. But are these migrants going where we need them to? Kathryn discusses with Professor Paul Spoonley, Distinguished Professor Emeritus and Honorary… Audio

Today is the fourth anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks, and The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand say the Muslim community is subject to more verbal abuse online than ever… Audio

Cuts to arts subjects at Otago University were made back in 2016, with the university citing a drop in enrollments. Professor Paul Spoonley, Research Director for the College of Humanities and Social… Audio

Demographer Professor Paul Spoonley tells Kathryn Ryan Covid-19 has had a major impact upon life expectancy around the high-income world. New Zealand is one of only three countries to see life… Audio

With the borders reopening, will immigration return to pre-pandemic levels, or does New Zealand need to re-think its reliance on migrant labour? Audio

Panellists Sarah Sparks and Scott Campbell discuss police efforts to clear the occupation at Parliament, the cost of Rapid Antigen Tests and the different traits of generations. Audio

So when did jumping on Google pass for actual scientific research? And why has a tsunami of disinformation exploded during the pandemic?

We've all heard of them, and we might even know someone who's… Video, Audio

Every three years, local councils and territorial authorities produce long term plans, setting out priorities in the medium and long term for their area. The plans include information on what… Audio

Police have revealed they foiled two mass shootings around the same time as the 2019 mosque terror attack.

Cameron Bayly, the national security advisor for New Zealand Police, shared this detail at… Audio

Only one white supremacist has been designated as a terrorist in New Zealand, two years on from the Christchurch mosque attacks.

The terrorist responsible for the mass shooting was added to the list… Audio

Only one white supremacist has been designated as a terrorist entity in New Zealand, two years on from the Christchurch mosque attacks.

The terrorist responsible for the mass shooting was added to… Audio

New Zealand's plummeting birth rate means we have some serious planning to do.  Audio