Penny Ashton
Could regional trains help COVID recovery and the environment?
Calls to look at regional rail investment to help with pandemic recovery and the environment. Paul Callister is Adjunct Fellow at the Institute for Governance and Policy Studies at Victoria University… Audio
People who lose jobs urged to consider trades apprenticeships
People who're losing their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are being urged to consider signing up to a trade apprenticeship. Helen Stephens, Chief Executive at the Apprenticeship Training Trust… Audio
Today in music history, Dire Straits released Sultans of Swing
On this day in 1978 Dire Straits released their first single, Sultans of Swing. Audio
Should expensive tourist attractions cut their prices?
There's a call for expensive tourist attractions to lower their prices to make them affordable for domestic visitors in the coming months. Tourism Industry Association Aotearoa's Chief executive… Audio
WHO inquiry into COVID Pandemic origins
The World Health Organisation inquiry into how the COVID-19 virus started may be limited with China not willing to take part in the process. International Professor of Law, Al Gillespie, talks about… Audio
Newshub political poll has staggering numbers in light of pandemic
A Newshub political poll has some new insights on how we have viewed the lockdown. Auckland University professor of Politics and Director of the Public Policy Institute, Jennifer Curtin joins the… Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Dean Hall (Part 2)
People who're losing their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are being urged to consider signing up to a trade apprenticeship. Helen Stephens, Chief Executive at the Apprenticeship Training Trust… Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Dean Hall (Part 1)
A Newshub political poll has some new insights on how we have viewed the lockdown. Auckland University professor of Politics and Director of the Public Policy Institute, Jennifer Curtin joins the… Audio
I've been thinking for19 May 2020
Panellists share Penny Ashton and Dean Hall share what they've been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 19 May 2020
For today's Story of the Day, we're talking about why Zoom calls are so exhausting. Audio
Amazon Bans, Then Reinstates, Hitler's 'Mein Kampf'
Amazon quietly banned Adolf Hitler's manifesto "Mein Kampf" late last week, part of its efforts to remove Nazi and other hate-filled material from its bookstore, before quickly reversing itself. Audio
Flu Vaccines to come early
The Flu Vaccination Campaign is launching early this year due to the Covid 19 pandemic. Dr Nikki Turner, Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre explains why this is vital. Audio
Why Facebook has been blocking Covid19 news stories
Facebook's attempts to control fake news around Covid has lead to it also rejecting legitimate news stories. Tech commentator Paul Brislen explains what might have gone wrong. Audio
Abortion no longer in crimes act
Pro Choice groups are celebrating the passing of the Abortion Legislation Bill last night, which means abortion is now a medical procedure and not in the crimes act. However a proposed protest-free… Audio
Today in music history for 19 March 2020
Today in music history Bob Dylan released his debut album. Audio
A kiwi in Italy decides to stay
Freelance kiwi Journalist Annabella Garwood had planned to come home from Italy, but then changed her mind and is staying in the Covid stricken country to document how the pandemic is changing so many… Audio
The Government response to Covid so far
The Panel discusses the Government's financial package for businesses and workers affected by Covid19. Audio
Indoor gatherings of more than 100 people cancelled
Indoor gatherings of more than 100 people have been banned. Meanwhile Countdown is placing limits on some goods due to panic buying. Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Stephen Franks (Part 2)
Today in music history Bob Dylan released his debut album. Pro Choice groups are celebrating the passing of the Abortion Legislation Bill last night, which means abortion is now a medical procedure… Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Stephen Franks (Part 1)
Indoor gatherings of more than 100 people have been banned. Meanwhile Countdown is placing limits on some goods due to panic buying. The Panel discusses the Government's financial package for… Audio
