Michelle Boag
National's plan for education
In other Educational news, the National party is looking to redirect billions of dollars from the Government's frees free scheme to set up a Kiwisaver type account for every young New Zealander. Audio
Tomorrow's schools reforms - reaction
The Tomorrow's Schools changes announced yesterday are said to be the biggest in 30 years. The key point for many is around zones. Audio
Political heat over Aussie fires
Today the fight against the devastating bushfires in Australia has shifted from New South Wales to Queensland. But in Canberra the heat between politicians continues to rise. Audio
The Panel with David Cormack and Michelle Boag (Part 2)
What's the most embarrassing thing one of your parents has done? You may remember earlier this year there was a story about a mother who was shocked to be told she couldn't breastfeed her son in the… Audio
The Panel with David Cormack and Michelle Boag (Part 1)
Today the fight against the devastating bushfires in Australia has shifted from New South Wales to Queensland. But in Canberra the heat between politicians continues to rise. Prime Minister Scott… Audio
I've been thinking for 13 November 2019
What the panellists David Cormack and Michelle Boag have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 13 November 2019
Some people are "genetically wired" to avoid some vegetables. Audio
NZTA faces the music over regulation technique
The Transport Agency has been strongly criticised for prioritising business ahead of safety for most of its 11-year history, and creating a culture where staff were afraid to speak up. Audio
Christopher Luxon keen to stand for National in Botany
Former Air New Zealand chief executive Christopher Luxon has confirmed he's keen to enter politics and stand for the National party. How are his prospects looking? Audio
The 10 greatest hip-hop songs of all time
The ten best hip hop songs of all time have been voted on by the BBC's legion of music critics ... with the Notorious B.I.G coming out on top. Audio
Question of the Day for 11 October 2019
What do you miss about NZ when you're overseas? Audio
What do you miss about home when you're travelling?
Whether it's paua fritters, great smalltalk, or simply a smile and a nod when you're walking down the street, what do you miss about New Zealand when you're overseas? Audio
What should we do about drugs?
NZ First has shot down a plan to make drug testing legal by this summer, because they say it could encourage drug use. Police Minister Stuart Nash said earlier this year the move would save lives and… Audio
Reflecting on the local government elections
With local government elections done and dusted, outgoing Dunedin mayor and LGNZ president Dave Cull joins the panel to reflect on how local elections have changed over the years. Audio
World Rugby to cancel two cup matches
Typhoon Hagibas has forced World Rugby to cancel two world cup matches - but, more importantly, it's also a massive-scale storm, which could force the evacuation of millions of people from Tokyo Audio
The Panel with Michelle Boag and Peter Dunne (Part 2)
Whether it's paua fritters, great smalltalk, or simply a smile and a nod when you're walking down the street, what do you miss about New Zealand when you're overseas? What do you miss about NZ when… Audio
The Panel with Michelle Boag and Peter Dunne (Part 1)
Typhoon Hagibas has forced World Rugby to cancel two world cup matches - but, more importantly, it's also a massive-scale storm, which could force the evacuation of millions of people from Tokyo. With… Audio
I've been thinking for 11 October 2019
What the Panellists Michelle Boag and Peter Dunne have been thinking about. Audio
What defines a nude beach?
A wonderful item by Glenn McConnell about how a beach becomes nude drew our attention... Audio