Lynda Hallinan

We may find them to be a little unsavoury, a throw back to the school yard but water fountains are a cheap and sustainable way to provide water to the public.  Audio

Almost 90 percent of maternity wards in New Zealand have no senior doctors or consultants on site at night, the NZ Herald reports.  Audio

Leaders are often criticised for their accent - Simon Bridges' 'moi', John Key's chewed vowels, Jacinda Ardern's habit of saying her 'T's like 'd's. But in Stuff a British writer says we shouldn't… Audio

If the council gave you a blank wall for street art, what would you paint on it? Audio

It's been announced the council will invest $20 million into the eradication of graffiti. It awarded five separate contracts, which will cover five years. Street artists are up in arms calling it a… Audio

The question around whether the pension age can remain at 65 is often debated, and today we ask Susan St John, Director of The Retirement Policy and Research Centre at Auckland University. Audio

The country may well turn to Sweden for inspiration when it comes to trying to reduce speeding and the road toll. Experts say we should add many more speed cameras and signpost them as a deterrent.  Audio

Today the welfare agency's chief executive Grainne Moss has spoken out saying the video didn't tell the whole truth of the situation. Meanwhile the court action against Newsroom over the story has… Audio

An update of the story we talked about yesterday, Newsroom investigating the attempted uplifting of a newborn baby from its mother by Oranga Tamariki. Today the welfare agency's chief executive… Audio

What the Panellists Chester Borrows and Lynda Hallinan have been thinking. Audio

Ride-share company Uber reckons airborne taxis are mere months away from being a reality. But is the company using PR to push through policy? Audio

Gardening expert Lynda Hallinan has good news for people who reckon they can't keep anything alive: being mean to your plants can actually make them perform better Audio

The Nest security alarm system has a microphone in it. Although you probably wouldn't know that because it's not stated on the gadget's specifications. It's a Google product and the company says it… Audio

Thirty-six per cent of 16-24 year-olds in full-time education in the UK are not touching booze. They're joining teetotal clubs and opting for alcohol-free accomodation. High levels of debt and the… Audio

Displaced residents of Merivale Retirement village in Christchurch were told that they need to move out by April 1. A new facility that has replaced the earthquake damaged one won't have enough beds… Audio

Some Rangitoto College year 13 girls are upset they're being told to dress more modestly.Students and parents are accusing the school of encouraging "rape culture".A senior staff member from the… Audio

What was the most radical thing you did at school? Audio

SKY subscribers are set for a price hike on April 1. It's an increase of 1.9%. This comes as a new offering comes into the market in the form of Spark Sport. Is there a hint of desperation in the… Audio