Andrew Clay
Cheaper booze, less harm
Otago University Students' Association is calling for cheaper alcohol in bars, arguing that getting students to drink in bars, rather than at unregulated flat parties or on the street, would reduce… Audio
Question of the Day
Question of the Day: If you could choose another country's leader to lead New Zealand, who would it be? Audio
Australia's most trusted politician: Jacinda Ardern
A research company asked Australians to rank their most trusted politicain and the winner was Jacinda Ardern. Just two weeks out from the Australian general election the people chose our Prime… Audio
Americans and patriotism
Americans are more likely than any other nationality to say their country is the 'best in the world'. That's the finding from a project by the Guardian, which surveyed 23 of the world's biggest… Audio
Too many tourists
A survey has found some Kiwis are worried about tourists - mainly because of congestion, infrastructure and the environment. Audio
No contact sport for children
Children shouldn't play contact sport until at least 12 years old experts say. They were unanimous is saying that a little contact in pre-teens to the head is too much contact. Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and Andrew Clay (Part 2)
Americans are more likely than any other nationality to say their country is the 'best in the world'. That's the finding from a project by the Guardian, which surveyed 23 of the world's biggest… Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and Andrew Clay (Part 1)
Children shouldn't play contact sport until at least 12 years old experts say. A group of Boston medical scientists told the NZ Herald that the younger you start sports like rugby and American… Audio
I've been thinking for 10 May 2019
What the Panelists Heather Roy and Andrew Clay have been thinking about. Audio
How do you cope with being away from your phone?
Here's a new term for you: "nomophobia" - the fear of being away from your mobile phone. The panellists weigh in on whether they're afflicted. Audio
Adults are being priced out of going to the dentist
Is dental care a right, or a privilege? While it's free for all under-18s, the hefty costs put many adults off taking care of their teeth. Audio
Are prisoners being set up to fail upon release?
Former MP Chester Borrows wants to double the amount of money prisoners receive when they get out of jail ... but is there political will for such an idea? Audio
Question of the Day
Question of the Day: if you were to invent a new ice-cream flavour, what would it be? Audio
Hair today, gone when school starts ...
Should a young person's school be able to dictate whether or not they can wear their hair long? Audio
Are the summer holidays too long for parents?
National MP Nicola Willis says six-week summer holidays are stressing out parents and boring kids, and should be cut to four weeks. Audio
Is there appetite for a centrist environmental party?
Political commentator Ben Thomas chimes in on the viability of a new, centrist, environmentally-focussed political party Audio
The Panel with Andrew Clay and Poly Filla (Part 2)
Question of the Day: if you were to invent a new ice-cream flavour, what would it be? Former MP Chester Borrows wants to double the amount of money prisoners receive when they get out of jail ... but… Audio
The Panel with Andrew Clay and Poly Filla (Part 1)
Political commentator Ben Thomas chimes in on the viability of a new, centrist, environmentally-focussed political party. National MP Nicola Willis says six-week summer holidays are stressing out… Audio
Distraction
The Pedestrian Council of Australia wants fines for people distracted while walking across the road, on their cellphones usually. Audio