Emma Espiner

An organiser of a Quidditch tournament in the US thinks movie company Warner Bros has been taken over by the Harry Potter villain Voldemorte. The company is cracking down on fan festivals. The… Audio

Green MP Julie Anne Genter will take three-moths maternity leave later this year. Should our PM also be taking more time off after the birth of her first baby? UK restaurants will soon have to add the… Audio

Christmas can be a hard time for struggling families and with the Government's families package not set to kick in until mid-next year, many are having difficulty putting food on the table this… Audio

Toni Street and Mike Hosking announced yesterday that they are leaving their prime-time TV 1 show Seven Sharp. The news has come as a surprise to viewers, and now debate turns to who will replace the… Audio

New research studying supercentarians, those who sidestep disability and disease and live to more than 110 do so by eating well and getting plenty of exercise but the belief that the older you get… Audio

The families of those who died in the CTV building collapse in Christchurch's 2011 earthquake say they will continue to fight for justice.  Audio

The University of Otago has a new degree which brings science and art together, the BaSc. It aims to break down barriers between the two disciplines.  Audio

The Prime Minister says wealthy New Zealanders can opt out of the Government's Winter Energy Payment, which will see those on a benefit, NZ Superannuation or a Veterans Pension get an extra boost due… Audio

The Prime Minister Jainda Ardern says the Government's new families package will reduce child poverty in the country by 48 per cent. We ask the panellists whether this is realistic or if there are… Audio

Kaikoura residents and businesses are celebrating the re-opening of State Highway 1 north following a year of earthquake repairs.  Audio

Rocket Lab's Electron rocket launch today on the Mahia Peninsula has been scrubbed again, sadly. A power fault this time. Audio

Welsh MP Carl Sargeant has taken his own life following allegations of sexual impropriety. There is now anger and questions around how the situation was handled. Audio

The state governor's election in Virginia will be a litmus test of the true support for the President. Audio

Australian schoolgirl Christy Zhang explains her maths formula that resolves how the movie characters Jack and Rose could have survived floating on the door after the Titanic sank. Audio

The NBR's Tim Hunter talks about Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies and whether they're a good investment or not. Audio

What the Panelists Emma Espiner and Morgan Godfery want to talk about Audio

Some countries are known for their woolley jumpers, some for frozen fish and others for milk. What defines a country? Audio