Catherine Robertson
Racist text from would-be landlord
Reremai Cameron is a student at Waikato University's Tauranga campus who was completely shocked at a text exchange with a prospective landlord, based on her name. This person basically said if you're… Audio
Economic fall-out from oil & gas ban
New figures from the N.Z.I.E.R show a ban on the exploration of oil and gas could cost the country up to $30b by 2050. Then there's the knock-on effects to other industries and businesses. Economist… Audio
The Panel with Fa'afete Taito and Catherine Robertson (Part 2)
New laws are expected to target ticket scalpers if Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi gets approval. The Commerce Comission had tried to get an injunction to force ticketing site Viagogo to change… Audio
The Panel with Fa'afete Taito and Catherine Robertson (Part 1)
New figures from the N.Z.I.E.R show a ban on the exploration of oil and gas could cost the country up to $30b by 2050. Then there's the knock-on effects to other industries and businesses. Economist… Audio
Book Review - What You Wish For by Catherine Robertson
Carole Beu from the Women's Bookshop reviews What You Wish For by Catherine Robertson which is published by Black Swan, Penguin Random House NZ "What You Wish For is the delightful sequel to Catherine… Audio
Summer reading: the author
How do we read when we're on holiday? And do authors target summer readers? Wellington based author Catherine Robertson has a new novel called What You Wish For coming out on the 8th of January and… Audio
Cat owner wants Council action after dog attack
An Auckland woman whose cat was killed by a neighbour's dog wants the Auckland Council to hurry up and take some action. Steph Goldsmith has appealed for witnesses to her cat Bowie's fatal mauling to… Audio
Men need to help eachother
It's International Men's Day. The day is designed to celebrate the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. Many men feel misunderstood and still at sea when it comes to… Audio
Panel Says
What the Panelists Catherine Robertson and James Elliott want to talk about. Audio
What we can learn from animals
Jim and the Panelists ruminate on the life lessons we can learn from squirrels. Audio
Too poor for Christmas
Figures from the Salvation Army indicate 1-in-5 families can't afford Christmas. This includes the so-called working poor, whose numbers have grown. The $75 in the hand the Government gave some… Audio
Journalist Khashoggi killing: what now?
The CIA has reached the conclusion that the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salaman was behind the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi embassy in Turkey. The US President Donal… Audio
APEC: nothing to see here
Nothing much came out of APEC in Papua New Guinea and it was the first time a joint communique wasn't delivered at the end of the annual meeting since the first summit in 1989. meanwhile the New… Audio
All Blacks tumble from pedestal
Ireland have experienced victory over the seemingly undefeatable All Blacks rugby side. Is it good for them to suffer a bit of defeat? Audio
Death of lengendary Dunedin broadcaster
A well-known Dunedin resident Neil Collins has died at the age of 77. He was a radio broadcaster, he presented the old Miss New Zealand pageants back in the day and anchored numerous Telethons. He… Audio
The Panel with Catherine Robertson and James Elliott (Part 2)
Jim and the Panelists ruminate on the life lessons we can learn from squirrels. What the Panelists Catherine Robertson and James Elliott want to talk about. It's International Men's Day. The day is… Audio
The Panel with Catherine Robertson and James Elliott (Part 1)
A well-known Dunedin resident Neil Collins has died at the age of 77. He was a radio broadcaster, he presented the old Miss New Zealand pageants back in the day and anchored numerous Telethons. He… Audio
Public sentiment shifting against fireworks
Public sentiment against fireworks seems to be gaining traction, with convincing arguments being made by animal rights activists in particular. Bianka Atlas from the Companion Animal Council joins the… Audio
Emergency patients given vouchers to leave ED
Emergency departments are offering patients vouchers for private clinics to steer them away, with the Waitemata DHB alone handing out more than 1,000 a month according to a New Zealand Herald… Audio
Panel Says
What the Panelists Catherine Robertson and Alan McElroy want to talk about. Audio