Catherine Robertson
Elton's last hurrah
Musician Sir Elton John has announced he'll stop touring after 2020. He'll retire after his upcoming three-year global tour after nearly 50 years on stage. Audio
Opining on gender
We look at an interview with psychology professor Jordan Peterson, whose opinions on gender, pay equity and female roles have received outrage and praise. The panelists debate his theories. Audio
New employment laws
The government has unveiled its changes to employment law, including new provisions to the 90-day trial period to protect employees. But for smaller businesses the law will remain the same. Audio
Man-made shooting stars
Rocket Lab has announced its Humanity Star is in orbit - New Zealand's first satellite. It was launched on the company's Electron rocket which took off on Sunday. Audio
The Panel with Peter Elliott and Catherine Robertson (Part 2)
Musician Sir Elton John has announced he'll stop touring after 2020. He'll retire after his upcoming three-year global tour after nearly 50 years on stage. His popularity hasn't waned over the years… Audio
The Panel with Peter Elliott and Catherine Robertson (Part 1)
Rocket Lab has announced its Humanity Star is in orbit - New Zealand's first satellite. It was launched on the compnay's Electron rocket which took off on Sunday. It's a reflective, carbon fibre… Audio
Catherine Robertson - Gabriel's Bay
If you're looking for a book that has a home grown feel to it, you may well enjoy the latest offering from Catherine Robertson. Her new book, Gabriel's Bay, is based on a fictional New Zealand small… Audio
Rates rises across the country
Rates in Auckland is somewhat of a lottery this year, with 33,000 homes paying more and 19,000 paying less. Otara has seen a steady hike. Meanwhile down south, Dunedin has managed to reduce its debt… Audio
Reaction to Briscoes helicopter headache
Yesterady's story about the managing director of Briscoes, Rod Duke, fighting Auckland Council to be able to land his helicopter whenever he wants didn't go over well with listeners. Many were unhapy… Audio
The case of the confiscated car
A drink driver managed to sell his car before police could confiscate it. A judge then ordered the Subaru to be seized from its new owners, without making an order for them to be reimbursed for it. Audio
The panelists bring their topics
What the panellists Catherine Robertson and Finlay Macdonald want to talk about. Audio
The perils of technology
Emails are being tracked not just by corporations, now personal users are tracking their electronic messages to see when and where they are opened. The panellists weigh in on the ever-expanding… Audio
Drinking the water
There are calls for a single nationwide authority to keep our drinking water safe, following the discussions around the country's water quality. What hasn't had much attention is those on tank water.
…Teachers and discipline
Is there an uneveness in the justice dispensed to some teachers? PPTA president Jack Boyle joins the panel to discuss whether the outcomes of these cases against teachers are positive for all involved… Audio
Preventing violence during the silly season
Police have launched their summer operation focusing on preventing assaults in Auckland's CBD in the lead up to Christmas. More than 40 % of public assaults happened during this time of year. Audio
Cycling fatalities triple
Cyclist deaths are up more than three times on last year. We ask the panellists if the push back against cycleways is valid and what can be done to keep our roads safer. Audio
The Panel with Catherine Robertson and Finlay Macdonald (Pt2)
Emails are being tracked not just by corporations, now personal users are tracking their electronic messages to see when and where they are opened. Meanwhile China exerts its influence worldwide by… Audio
The Panel with Catherine Robertson and Finlay Macdonald (Pt 1)
Cycling death are up more than three times on last year. 18 cyclists have died so far on our roads, with three weeks of the year left. Only 5 people died in 2016, 6 in 2015. The road toll is up for… Audio
Music Feature: New Zealand soul, funk and disco 1973-83
Put on your dancing shoes because we're teleporting back to the 70s for the music feature this week. Specifically New Zealand in the decade to 1983 and the music is soul, funk and disco. Audio
Book critic Catherine Robertson
Catherine Robertson wonders why so few NZ authors write humorous fiction. Audio
