Alexia Russell
Plastic ban approaches 1 year anniversary
No penalties or warnings have been issued, and much of our plastic waste is still shipped off overseas. Audio
Decision expectedon future of Ihumātao
RNZ understands a deal is close, with the land to be acquired under the Housing Act. Audio
Protecting NZ as Covid rates soar globally
There has been roughly a doubling of people returning to the country last month. Audio
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Mike Smith (Part 2)
Topics - On this day in 1964 The Beatles flew into Whenuapai airport, west of Auckland. The Auckland Council wants to fast-track its application to take more water from the Waikato River, as Mayor… Audio
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Mike Smith (Part 1)
Topics - There has been roughly a doubling of people returning to the country last month, and modelling suggested there could be a 4 percent growth per fortnight on that. We speak to Associate… Audio
What Alexia Russell and Mike Smith have been thinking about
Today's panellists Alexia Russell and Mike Smith share what they've been thinking about lately. Audio
The Story of the Day with Caitlin Cherry
After discovering that many Australians pronounce the brand Maggi as Maggie, with a hard g, the panel discusses someother words that people routinely mispronounce. Audio
'A pretty good Plan D'_ Dunedin's new campaign
Many of New Zealand's town and cities have come up with some pretty wacky marketing campaigns in the past. The latest to do so is Dunedin, which is decribing itself as "a pretty good plan D"… Audio
NZ celebrates 60 years of TV
Ginette McDonald joins The Panel to look back on New Zealand's TV history and reminisce about one of her most popular characters, 'Lyn of Tawa'. Audio
US riots continue after death of George Floyd
Riots and protests are continuing in Minneapolis following the death of a black man in police custody. Audio
Today in music history for 29 May 2020
In this day in 1962, Chubby Checker won a Grammy Award for Best Rock and Roll Recording for 'Let's Twist Again'. Audio
$175m arts and music package for NZ arts
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has launched a $175 million arts and music recovery package, saying the sector has been "decimated" by Covid-19. Audio
NZ's job seekers face uphill battle amid Covid-19 impact
Most New Zealanders are unemployed but they just don't know it yet, according to National's new leader Todd Muller. Audio
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Raybon Kan (Part 2)
Today in music history for 29 May 2020; US riots continue after death of George Floyd; ' NZ celebrates 60 years of TV; A pretty good Plan D': Dunedin's new campaign. Audio
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Raybon Kan (Part 1)
NZ's job seekers face uphill battle amid Covid-19 impact; $175m arts and music package for NZ arts; Mailbag. Audio
What the Panellists are thinking about
Panellists Alexia Russell and Raybon Kan share what they've been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day with Robert Kelly
Donald Trump has signed an executive order to amend a piece of legislation called the Communications Decency Act. Audio
Marble run races gain popularity as sports fan seek online fun
Marble run race following online has exploded as sports fans around the world seek to find something to fill the void as mass cancellations across sporting codes mean there's no coverage to watch. Audio
Travel restrictions give people a chance to holiday at home
Border closures and self isolation rules for returning travellers given people an opportunity to holiday at home. The Panel looks at the potential best holiday hideaways in Aotearoa. Audio
A political party to push farming?
An opinion piece looks at whether a rural based political party would provide the National party with a coalition partner or simply erode their existing voter base in the regions. Audio
