Paula Penfold
Panel Says
What the Panelists Paula Penfold and Damian Christie want to talk about. Audio
Are books forever?
Most Afghans can't read but their book trade Is booming.
Meanwhile a Gallup poll shows North Americans are reading books as much as they were in 2002 despite the advent of social media and… Audio
Workplace sexual misconduct register
A national register of workplace sexual misconduct is set to be established by July. MBIE will keep note of the alledged misdeeds under the direction of the Women's Minister Julie Ann Genter. Audio
Uphill slog starts for teachers
Teachers who think they're underpaid and overworked start 2018. Will this government do anything about it? Audio
SuperBowl 52
The USA's greatest sporting show on earth is on today. Superbowl 52 sees the New England Patriots go against the Philadelphia Eagles. Audio
Govt agency's $3m travel and tips
Government agency Callaghan Innovation spent almost $3 million on travel and entertainment in one year. Someone also generously tipped $50 from the public purse. Audio
Police refer fraud to PIs
Police are advising victims of financial crimes to hire private investigators. Criminal lawyer Steve Cullen thinks Police don't take financial crime seriously enough. Audio
The Panel with Paula Penfold and Damian Christie (Part 2)
A Gallup poll shows North Americans are reading books as much as they were in 2002 despite the advent of social media and smartphones. Will we keep reading though? What the Panelists Paula Penfold and… Audio
The Panel with Paula Penfold and Damian Christie (Part 1)
Police are advising victims of financial crimes to hire private investigators. Criminal lawyer Steve Cullen thinks Police don't take financial crime seriously enough. Government agency Callaghan… Audio
When is a pool not a pool?
There are discrepancies in residential swimming pool fencing rules and Water Safety NZ wants to see rules enforced - even for paddling pools. Audio
Julian O'Neill: Tonga should have been awarded the try
Former rugby league player Julian O'Neill explains exactly what happened at the end of the Tonga-England match with that disallowed try. Audio
Police entertaining recruitment drive
An action-packed 2-minute-long promotional video is an attempt to lure people into the Police force. The government needs to recruit one-thousand new Police a year. Audio
Panel Says
Investigative journalist Paula Penfold has recently interviewed former Labour Party leader Andrew Little. He told her one of the reasons he stepped down from the leadership was because he didn't come… Audio
Put it away
There are complaints galore about reality TV dating show Naked Attraction. Is it stripping the contestants down to their honest selves or just a perve-fest for viewers? Audio
Is being seen when you cycle counter-productive?
"Study warns hi-vis gear may increase injury risk" is the headline in the Sunday Times. In the UK the transport minister is re-assessing whether cyclists need helmets or hi-vis clothing. Audio
Different retirement ages for diifferent workers
The UK Labour Party wants to see middle-class workers work for longer than manual workers. Audio
Other ports vying for AmCup
Auckland's mayor Phil Goff says the city can't afford the fee to host the America's Cup in 2021. Audio
Political promises
So are trains the way to go? Can the Labour-led government follow through with Pike River promises? We ask political commentator Richard Harman. Audio
The Panel with Michael Moynahan and Paula Penfold (Part 2)
The number one purpose we want robots for is to do the dishes. What the Panelists Michael Moynahan and Paula Penfold want to talk about. An action-packed 2-minute-long promotional video is an attempt… Audio