Ruth Money
Donald Trump's approval rating
Donald Trump has a high approval rate than Barack Obama did at the same point in his presidency, according to a new poll by NBC and the Wall Street Journal. We ask the panelists why they think that is… Audio
Discharged without conviction after importing cocaine
Joseph Babich from the Babich wine family discharged without conviction after importing cocaine and other drugs on the Dark Web. Audio
Natural gas boom
Canada is looking to begin a $40 billion project in natural gas. The Toronto Star is reporting world gas prices have finally come out a lengthy slump and more and more liquefied natural gas projects… Audio
Increasing residency for NZ Super
A New Zealand First bill to increase the restrictions on who is allowed to receive the pension has been drawn from the ballot. It proposes that people must be a resident here for 20 years to qualify… Audio
Frankie says relax
A Slate columnist has written a piece about meditation and how it can be beneficial even when not done perfectly. She makes the point that many people don't even begin to try in fear they won't be… Audio
Author incomes drop
A new study has found Canadian writers are earning 27 per cent less than they were three years ago. Average incomes dropped to just over $9,000 in that time. Audio
The media's handling of the Jami-Lee Ross saga
The Prime Minister says more care needs to be taken with the mental health of MPs following the news over the weekend that Jami-Lee Ross went into mental health care. Audio
Private contracts failing the transport sector
Some bus services in Auckland and Hamilton weren't running due to drivers striking. The union representing the drivers says the way contracts are awarded to bus companies makes companies cut wages to… Audio
Nauru and Manus Island refugees
It's looking more likely that Australia will take up New Zealand's offer of accepting 150 refugees from the Manus Island and Nauru detention centres. Audio
The Panel with Ruth Money and Chris Gallavin (Part 2)
A Slate columnist has written a piece about meditation and how it can be beneficial even when not done perfectly. She makes the point that many people don't even begin to try in fear they won't be… Audio
The Panel with Ruth Money and Chris Gallavin (Part 1)
Some bus services in Auckland and Hamilton weren't running due to drivers striking. The drivers want a country-wide fair pay agreement. The union representing the drivers says the way contrats are… Audio
Libraries: A refuge for homeless people
A Canadian columnist has outlined the social function libraries have - providing a welcoming, warm place for the city's homeless. He says libraries are safe, don't cost anything to enter, offer free… Audio
What are teachers allowed to do?
Principals say teachers are worried about being hauled before the Education Council for handling disruptive children. Pat Newman says the guidelines leave grey areas. Audio
Reduced sentences
A woman who stabbed her partner as he lay in bed has had her sentence in the High Court reduced considerably because of her Māori cultural background, and because she had a difficult upbringing. Audio
MayDay's coming to play in Auckland
MayDay's coming to play in Auckland on Sunday night at the Trusts Arena ... if you'd like to head along, make sure your pockets are lined. Audio
Dairies support specialist cigarette shops
Dairy owners in Auckland support specialist tobacco retailers, despite the hit their profits would take - but insist any decision on this has to come from the government. Audio
Wairarapa primary school has been lockdown
A Wairarapa primary school has been lockdown this afternoon after a plane nearby dropped an unknown substance, causing multiple children to feel ill. Audio
Today's teens more obese, less fit than 30 years ago
New research from Otago University says teenagers are heavier and less fit than their parents were at the same age. Kate McCartney from Sport Wellington joins us to explain how to turn that around. Audio
