Jonathan Krebs
New Gillette ad features trans teen
Shaving company Gillette's last ad caused an uproar in some quarters when it focussed on bullying and harassment. The company now has a new advert, it shows a dad teaching his transgender son how to… Audio
Bereavement leave for pets
Should you get bereavement leave when your pet dies? It's a question that came up in the UK when a guest on a talk show said he'd be bereft if his dog died and he'd definitely need time off to grieve… Audio
Record high rents
The median rent in New Zealand has reached a record high of $500 a week, with the regions hit hard. According to TradeMe, the median weekly rent in the Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay, Manawatu/Whanganui… Audio
The trouble with art and algorithms
Facebook has banned an artist after she posted one of her works. It's a swastika made up of Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" caps. Rather than promoting white supremacy, Kate Kretz says it's… Audio
Waiheke residents sick of ferry issues
Residents of Auckland's Waiheke Island are getting increasingly peeved at long queues for the ferry and the chances of not being able to board at all. Ferry operator, Fuller Ferries, say the services… Audio
Rural maternity services
A Southland woman gave birth in an ambulance on Sunday morning. A local midwife Sarah Stokes says if the Lumsden Maternity Centre hub had oxygen, full rescucitation equipment and another midwife to… Audio
The Panel with Jonathan Krebs and Penny Ashton (Part 2)
Which conspiracy theory do you half believe? Facebook has banned an artist after she posted one of her works. It's a swastika made up of Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" caps. Rather than… Audio
The Panel with Jonathan Krebs and Penny Ashton (Part 1)
A Southland woman gave birth in an ambulance on Sunday morning. A local midwife Sarah Stokes says if the Lumsden Maternity Centre hub had oxygen, full rescucitation equipment and another midwife to… Audio
I've been thinking for 28 May 2019
What the Panelists Jonathan Krebs and Penny Ashton have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 28 May 2019
We thought we'd remind everyone that this coming Monday is public holiday. And that means for many workers it's a day off. Audio
Christchurch shootings and media court reporting
What are the rules covering media reporting for the court case of the accused in the Christchurch mosque killings? The judiciary has just published a summary of rules for media coverage of New Zealand… Audio
Report: accused gunman to represent himself at trial
Media are reporting the accused gunman has dismissed his lawyer and plans to represent himself at trial. This has led to fears he may use the trial as a platform to broadcast hateful beliefs. Audio
The cycleways debate continues
A University of Otago study has found investing in cycleways and walking paths encourages people to drive less, based on results from New Plymouth and Hastings. Audio
What to expect from the fuel market study
The Government's outlined details of its study into the fuel market. It will be done by the Commerce Commission and take a year. Audio
Dodgy Christmas anthems
Singer Mariah Carey is back in the Billboard charts with "All I want for Christmas" but older Christmas songs have had some backlash, particularly "Baby Its Cold Outside" for its somewhat concerning… Audio
Assisted dying views
Catholics in New Zealand have been outspoken on the issue of euthanasia and many submissions to a select committee on the issue have been from groups associated with the Catholic faith. Audio
Mental health report recommendations
The mental health and addiction inquiry has released a 200-page report with 40 recommendations for the Health Minister, including a well-being commission, action on drugs and alcohol, and a suicide… Audio
The Panel with Emma Espiner and Jonathan Krebs (Part 2)
Singer Mariah Carey is back in the Billboard charts as her "All I want for Christmas" anthem is played repeatedly in the lead to the holidays. However older Christmas songs have had some backlash… Audio