Penny Ashton
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Dean Hall (Part 2)
People who're losing their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are being urged to consider signing up to a trade apprenticeship. Helen Stephens, Chief Executive at the Apprenticeship Training Trust… Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Dean Hall (Part 1)
A Newshub political poll has some new insights on how we have viewed the lockdown. Auckland University professor of Politics and Director of the Public Policy Institute, Jennifer Curtin joins the… Audio
I've been thinking for19 May 2020
Panellists share Penny Ashton and Dean Hall share what they've been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 19 May 2020
For today's Story of the Day, we're talking about why Zoom calls are so exhausting. Audio
Amazon Bans, Then Reinstates, Hitler's 'Mein Kampf'
Amazon quietly banned Adolf Hitler's manifesto "Mein Kampf" late last week, part of its efforts to remove Nazi and other hate-filled material from its bookstore, before quickly reversing itself. Audio
Flu Vaccines to come early
The Flu Vaccination Campaign is launching early this year due to the Covid 19 pandemic. Dr Nikki Turner, Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre explains why this is vital. Audio
Why Facebook has been blocking Covid19 news stories
Facebook's attempts to control fake news around Covid has lead to it also rejecting legitimate news stories. Tech commentator Paul Brislen explains what might have gone wrong. Audio
Abortion no longer in crimes act
Pro Choice groups are celebrating the passing of the Abortion Legislation Bill last night, which means abortion is now a medical procedure and not in the crimes act. However a proposed protest-free… Audio
Today in music history for 19 March 2020
Today in music history Bob Dylan released his debut album. Audio
A kiwi in Italy decides to stay
Freelance kiwi Journalist Annabella Garwood had planned to come home from Italy, but then changed her mind and is staying in the Covid stricken country to document how the pandemic is changing so many… Audio
The Government response to Covid so far
The Panel discusses the Government's financial package for businesses and workers affected by Covid19. Audio
Indoor gatherings of more than 100 people cancelled
Indoor gatherings of more than 100 people have been banned. Meanwhile Countdown is placing limits on some goods due to panic buying. Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Stephen Franks (Part 2)
Today in music history Bob Dylan released his debut album. Pro Choice groups are celebrating the passing of the Abortion Legislation Bill last night, which means abortion is now a medical procedure… Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Stephen Franks (Part 1)
Indoor gatherings of more than 100 people have been banned. Meanwhile Countdown is placing limits on some goods due to panic buying. The Panel discusses the Government's financial package for… Audio
I've been thinking for 19 March 2020
What the panellists Penny Ashton and Stephen Franks have been thinking about. Audio
What's it like being in New York during a pandemic
Some kiwis are remaining overseas, others are trying to get home/ Audio
What the panellists have been thinking
What the panellists Martin Cocker and Penny Ashton have been thinking about. Audio
Neighbourhood wars, hoop edition
We've had a few stories lately about neighbours at war and today another, this time out of Napier. The offending object: A basketball hoop. It all started when the Hiha family put up the hoop on their… Audio
Censor speaks on Christchurch attack
It was announced this morning that the accused Christchurch gunman has withdrawn his application to move his trial to another city. Meanwhile, Chief Censor David Shanks has opened up about the terror… Audio
Vegan mocked for asking about food options
Another story about vegans copping flack for their lifestyle. A woman asked an Auckland bar, HeadQuarters, if they had vegan food, only to receive a sarcastic rant back. Audio
