Michelle Boag
I've been thinking for 1 July 2019
What the Panellists Sharon Brettkelly and Michelle Boag have been thinking. Audio
Story of the Day for 1 July 2019
A wrap of the Glastonbury festival for those who have never and probably will never find the chance to go to it. Audio
Could politics lie ahead for Air NZ's Christopher Luxon?
Air New Zealand chief executive Christopher Luxon has resigned. Could a political career lie ahead?
Mr Luxon has confirmed he is "interested" in politics, and that National would be his party of… Audio
Auckland mayor election: Who can the right vote for?
National is not backing a candidate for this year's Auckland mayoral race leaving some right leaning voters with a difficult choice.
With less than four months until voting opens, the two leading… Audio
Michelle Boag, Ben Thomas discuss National leadership
Rumours continue to swirl about a possible challenge to Simon Bridges' leadership by senior MP Judith Collins. The National caucus met yesterday for the first time after a two-week break. Arriving at… Audio
Time to rein in CEO pay?
The grand-daughter of Walt Disney co-founder Roy Disney is calling for the company to spread its wealth more evenly, after it was revealed the company's chief executive was paid $98 million this year.
…What does the future hold for Queen's Wharf?
Consent has been granted for a controversial extension of Queen's Wharf in Auckland, allowing huge cruise ships to berth there. Audio
Do we need to re-think where charitable funding comes from?
Some religious groups are missing out on funding because they object to taking money that comes from gambling. Why are so many charitable groups reliant on the pokies to stay solvent? Audio
Should local councils have Maori seats?
Maori seats have been effective in getting more Maori into parliament - but there's a big dearth of Maori among local councils. Should - and can - we introduce similar structures? Audio
Some teachers paid less than minimum wage
Some teachers whose qualifications are still being processed are being paid a temporary wage which ends up being less than $17.70 an hour. Stephanie Mills from the NZ Education Institute joins us to… Audio
As Sri Lanka mourns, Ardern challenges world leaders
Jacinda Ardern is trying to lead global efforts, in concert with France, to end the use of social media to promote and organise terrorism. But is our voice loud enough to make a difference on the… Audio
What does Anzac Day mean in 2019?
On the eve of Anzac Day, the panel ponders whether the meaning of a commemorative day can change over time. Audio
The Panel with Michelle Boag and Golnaz Bassam-Tabar (Part 2)
"What's your favourite ever work perk?". Maori seats have been effective in getting more Maori into parliament - but there's a big dearth of Maori among local councils. Should - and can - we introduce… Audio
The Panel with Michelle Boag and Golnaz Bassam-Tabar (Part 1)
On the eve of Anzac Day, the panel ponders whether the meaning of a commemorative day can change over time. Jacinda Ardern is trying to lead global efforts, in concert with France, to end the use of… Audio
More money for Madeleine McCann search
Scotland Yard has been granted more fudning to search for Madeleine McCann who went missing as a toddler 11 years ago. Madeleine was three when she disappeared while on holiday with her parents in… Audio
Who is right about cycleways?
Auckland Council has responded to Mike Hosking's criticism of cycleways. The council says he was comparing the wrong data and he should "get out of his car". Audio
Spying drones
Following our drones discussion over the last few days, we look into the problem of drones being used to spy on people and to scout out properties for thieves to burgle. Audio
Sausage sizzles - new rules
People fundraising with sausage sizzles in Bunnings carparks will be given revised health and safety instructions. Audio
Plastic in the Pacific
Kiwi stuntman Phil Somerville has completed his journey sailing from the USA to New Zealand, testing the Pacific Ocean for plastic waste as part of the "Eat Less Plastic" campaign. Audio