Catherine Robertson
Book critic Catherine Robertson
Catherine Robertson talks about the joys and frustrations of book clubs. Audio
Cycling New Zealand
Today is Day One of Timothy Chittock attempt to set a new record for cycling the length of New Zealand. The 26-year-old is trying to raise funds for Epilepsy New Zealand. Audio
Hearing loss
It's Hearing Loss Awareness Week and we're joined by the Director of Auckland's Hearing and Tinnitus Clinic, Grant Searchfield, to discuss new research. Audio
Roger Bannister
We remember Sir Roger Bannister's achievements in sports and medicine. He became the first man to run a mile in under four minutes. The Commonwealth Games winner died over the weekend at age 88. Audio
Panel Says
What the Panelists Andrew Hoggard and Catherine Robertson want to talk about. Audio
You gotta have friends
The editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan has penned an opinion piece about being 40 with no friends, close or otherwise. We ask the panelists about their friendships, the enduring ones and the ones that… Audio
Cycleways revolt?
Small businesses in Auckland are lashing out against plans to create cycleways and bigger bus lanes in local shopping centres. Audio
Ticket scammers strike again
Another major concert in New Zealand has seen concert-goers left in the lurch once again due to dodgy ticket websites. Audio
Trains back on track
The Auckland rail network should be back to normal soon with the drivers' union and Transdev coming to an agreement, after a week of strike action. Audio
Oscars 2018
The Academy Awards are on today with a couple of Kiwi nominees in the mix. There's controversy on and off the red carpet, many debating how the #metoo and Time's Up movements will be dealt with. Audio
The Panel with Andrew Hoggard and Catherine Robertson (Part 2)
The editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan has penned an opinion piece about being 40 with no friends, close or otherwise. We ask the panelists about their friendships, the enduring ones and the ones that… Audio
The Panel with Andrew Hoggard and Catherine Robertson (Part 1)
The Academy Awards are held today with a couple of Kiwi nominees in the mix. There's controversy on and off the red carpet, many debating how the #metoo and Time's Up movements will be dealt with… Audio
Book critic, Catherine Robertson
Author and critic Catherine Robertson looks ahead to the NZ Festival's Writers and Readers. Audio
Peter Elliott: More on motorbikes
We continue our discussion with avid motorbike rider Pteer Elliott about the dangers of riding on our roads. A listeners asks us why motorcycle owners must pay such a high insurance fee compared with… Audio
More feedback on campers
The freedom campers story continues with more and more feedback from listeners. Many unhappy that so-called "self contained" campers are anything but, leaving behind unpleasant mess. Audio
School uniforms - outdated?
Yesterday we discussed the rising cost of public education after the news loan sharks were jumping on the back-to-school stress with high-interest loans. Today we revisit the topic with listener… Audio
What's happening in the cities
Wellingtonians are so unusually hot this summer the council has sent out tips for keeping cool! Audio
Fibre - too much effort for its worth?
Dunedinites are fuming over the shoddy workmanship done by those installing fibre in their homes. Many are unimpressed with the way the installation process has gone, while others say their homes or… Audio
The panelists bring their topics
What the Panelists Peter Elliott and Catherine Robertson want to talk about. Audio
