Mc Donalds
McDonald's employee asked to stop using Te Reo
A Havelock North McDonald's employee was told to cut down saying 'Kia Ora' at work - with his managing saying some people might not like it. The manager has since apologised after a post by the boy's… Audio
From begging in India to Squid Game stardom
It would be an understatement to say that Bangkok-based Squid Game star Geoffrey Giuliano's life has changed dramatically over the last 18 months. The 68-year-old American actor, author, artist and… Video, Audio
Kiwis remain cautious and hesitant under Alert Level 3
Research New Zealand's latest Covid-19 survey suggests only 44% of people who are still employed want to return to work under Alert Level 3, while 47% of respondents are willing to take the risk of… Audio
Fast food frenzy a genuine story if overcooked in parts
Some people couldn’t wait to get a fast-food feed ASAP after the level 3 switch - and the media copped criticism for wall-to-wall on-the-spot coverage of the frenzy. But reporters went beyond the… Audio
McHealth & childhood obesity
New research into childhood obesity and the contradiction of fast-food giants and pokie trusts getting involved with health education is throws a spotlight on the impact of marketing health to… Audio
Dolittle, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, McMillions
Film and TV reviewer James Croot looks at the latest take on Dolittle, starring Robert Downey Jr and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, with Tom Hanks as beloved children's entertainer Fred Rogers… Audio
Happymeal turns 40 and blamed for childhood obesity
McDonald's happymeal is forty this year, but many believe there's little to celebrate. Marketing expert Dr Joya Kemper explains why it was a such success and it's legacy Audio
Farmers Making Burgers
Five hundred thousand beef patties are made for McDonalds each day in New Zealand. Country Life joins farmers on a tour to see how meat they provide ends up in burgers. Audio, Gallery
McDonald's staff member told to stop speaking Māori
McDonald's worker Janine Eru Taueki says she was told to stop using te reo Māori when greeting customers after management received complaints from customers and staff. Audio
McDonald's live streaming CCTV to police
A McDonald's branch in Christchurch is sending feeds from its CCTV cameras directly to Police as part of a crime prevention exercise. Audio
Dunedin employer dips into own pocket to help staff save
Saving up money for a house or study isn't easy for those on lower incomes, so one Dunedin employer has come up with a way to help their staff save. Audio
Early morning munchers trash McD's
Who's to blame for the trashed state of a down-town Wellington McDonalds - the patrons or the staff? Audio
Union targets McDonalds in ramped up contract campaign
The union representing fast food workers says it has more fight up its sleeves in the battle to get McDonalds to scrap zero hour contracts. Audio