Catherine Robertson
Rats: how to catch and cull
Today a story about an infestation of rats in the Auckland neighbourhood of Titirangi. The locals reckon the rats are the size of cats. Audio
Question of the Day for 14 June 2019
What was the children's book that meant most to you growing up? Audio
What makes a children's book a classic?
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is celebrating its 50th anniversary! The best-selling book is was first published in June 1969 and has been translated into 62 languages. Audio
National's plan for the rural sector
National has released a primary sector discussion document with a few of their ideas for the rural sector. One of the ideas is to create a new primary sector visa and expand the regional seasonal… Audio
Mosque attacks accused pleads not guilty
The man accused of the Christchurch terror attacks has pleaded not guilty to all 92 charges laid against him. Audio
New deal for teachers
The impasse between New Zealand teachers and the Ministry could soon be broken with union leaders supporting a new offer. Audio
The Panel with Mike Rehu and Catherine Robertson (Part 2)
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is celebrating its 50th anniversary! The best-selling book is was first published in June 1969 and has been translated into 62 languages. More than 50 million copies have… Audio
The Panel with Mike Rehu and Catherine Robertson (Part 1)
The impasse between New Zealand teachers and the Ministry could soon be broken with union leaders supporting a new offer. The Government has offered a new deal to teachers that would increase all… Audio
I've been thinking for 14 June 2019
What the Panellists Mike Rehu and Catherine Robertson have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 14 June 2019
Who do you turn to when you've had a years-long earworm and no idea who the song is by? Twitter, of course... Audio
School phone ban
Intesting item here by Kelly Makiha, Roroua Daily Post lookig at the issue of celphones in schools. How to get the balance right between students being allowed their phones and being distracted by… Audio
Ending food wastage
The UK government may soon force restaurants to offer takeaway leftovers to reduce food waste. Audio
Family violence funding
The Prime Minister made a major announcement on the weekend, committing the government to funding a multi-agency approach to family and sexual violence to the tune of $320 million over four years. Audio
MP Alfred Ngaro and new party
National Party leader Simon Bridges is happy to give list MP Alfred Ngaro "the space" to explore the idea of splitting off and setting up a Christian values party. Just what does that mean? Audio
Are protests making a comeback?
Are protests making a comeback? This includes many of young New Zealanders marching for climage change. And internationally there have been some massive protests, including the 2017 Womens March which… Audio
Insurance risks for NZ homes
Lloyds of London rates New Zealand as the second most at-risk nation in the world, behind Bangladesh, when it comes to insurance. Experts are advising those with properties on cliff tops, waterways… Audio
Was the Australian election result a surprise?
It is almost guaranteed that Australia will have a third term Liberal National Government. Liberal Leader Scott Morrison has pulled off an incredible victory and it's yet another election where the… Audio
The Panel with Russell Brown and Catherine Robertson (Part 2)
Question of the Day: What was the last protest you went on? National Party leader Simon Bridges is happy to give list MP Alfred Ngaro "the space" to explore the idea of splitting off and setting up a… Audio
The Panel with Russell Brown and Catherine Robertson (Part 1)
It is almost guaranteed that Australia will have a third term Liberal National Government. Liberal Leader Scott Morrison has pulled off an incredible victory and it's yet another election where the… Audio
