Verity Johnson
Northland Maori shun local politics
Northland Maori want greater representation in local government. Nearly half of the population in the Far North is Maori but many feel they're shut out from local politics, and this results in… Audio
Food insecurity in NZ
Food insecurity is now a term that can be applied to many New Zealand families. A new report from the Ministry of Health says many parents are stressed and anxious about providing food. Almost one in… Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Scott Campbell (Part 2)
If you became mayor what's one bylaw you'd enact? Online retailer Mighty Ape is selling Asahi Dry Zero, a non-alcoholic beer from Japan, with no age restrictions. It quotes Auckland Council Manager of… Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Scott Campbell (Part 1)
Food insecurity is now a term that can be applied to many New Zealand families. A new report from the Ministry of Health says many parents are stressed and anxious about providing food. Almost one in… Audio
I've been thinking for 8 July 2019
What the Panelists Verity Johnson and Scott Campbell have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 8 July 2019
Idris Elba. The man who could be Bond. He's a real life hero. The actor rushed to the aid of a woman who suffered a seizure while he was on stage on Manchester. Audio
Cash is king, but the monarchy's in trouble ...
Less than 40 percent of New Zealanders use cash at least three times per week. Audio
Govt firearms buyback starts today
The government's gun buyback starts today and will run until mid-December. But there's a BIT disparity in how much different parties think it'll cost ... Audio
Auckland's tourism booming - but is a bust on the horizon?
Auckland has been ranked alongside Berlin, Las Vegas, London and Madrid in a recent tourism survey, but it is vulnerable to the foibles of over-tourism ... Audio
Trump kicks off 2020 bid
Donald Trump kicked off his 2020 election campaign at a packed rally full of ambitious promises yesterday. Audio
Briar Hales' teammates rally around her
Briar Hales WILL take to the rugby field to play for her First XV in a tournament next week, with her team-mates agreeing to forfeit any points they earn. Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Mark Sainsbury (Part 2)
What's the most underrated Beatles song? High-decile schools feel they're being treated fairly in being excluded from a new government policy to give public money to lower decile schools if they agree… Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Mark Sainsbury (Part 1)
Briar Hales WILL take to the rugby field to play for her First XV in a tournament next week, with her team-mates agreeing to forfeit any points they earn. Donald Trump kicked off his 2020 election… Audio
I've been thinking for 20 June 2019
What the Panellists Verity Johnson and Mark Sainsbury have been thinking. Audio
Story of the Day for 20 June 2019
Bernard Arnault has joined the exclusive centi-billionaire club. Audio
Munns menswear to shut shop
After 100 years the Munns menswear chain is closing down. One of the reasons cited is the general move away from formal wear to casual wear. The other thing they referred to is that local shops just… Audio
Go-Fund-Me campaign to build a border wall
The man who started up a Go-Fund-Me campaign to raise money to build a border wall between the US and Mexico is being questioned by his donors who are wondering if it's ever going to happen, and what… Audio
Free rides on Auckland's public transport
The Auckland Council is considering making public transport free for children under 15 on weekends and public holidays. It could lift patronage by over 1 million trips a year. Audio
Fonterra sells Tip Top
Fonterra is selling the Tip Top heritage band to Froneri. It's a joint venture between PAI Partners and Nestle, which is described as the third largest ice cream manufacturer in the world. Tip Top was… Audio