Rachel Stewart
Rachel Stewart on being in the public eye
Columnist Rachel Stewart is use to courting controversy, which is the subject of an upcoming panel discussion for her at the Tauranga arts festival. Her Bookmarks choices today however were warmly… Audio
Gun control: Rachel Stewart on banning assault rifles
Cabinet ministers will receive an interim briefing this afternoon on potential changes to gun laws as we struggle to come to terms with the horror of Friday's events. Audio
Rights and Ownership Over the Female Body
From crotch-less bloomers and women’s fashion in the late 19th century to contraception, menstruation and abortion. Episode Four of Beyond Kate explores the politics and double standards around the… Audio
Turnbull's under fire for donating his own money to his party
Australian Prime Minister in the firing line for donating his own money to his party for election campaigning - we look at what the fuss is about. Audio
There are concerns about the influence Facebook will have on future news feeds.
Facebook is changing its feed to promote posts that aren't fake, sensational, or spam. Audio
Mumbling thespians is the latest trend in block buster movies
Mumbling thespians are the latest trend in block buster movies, local talented actor Joel Tobeck joins the conversation about how a lack of enunciation is the way to act. Audio
A Manawatu school leaves donations to parental discretion
A Manawatu school has had great success with leaving it up to parents to decide about how much to donate. We speak to the school's principal Wayne Jenkins about his system. Audio
Peter Thiel's citizenship is being praised by people who back him, but not his politics
Billionaire Peter Thiel's citizenship is being praised by those who back him in a business sense but are politically at odds with him. Audio
Trumps immigration moves are actually popular with a number of Americans
Trumps immigration ban is actually popular with a number of Americans. Audio
Bill English's first state of the nation delivered today and the promise of more police
Bill English delivers his first state of the nation speech today, and promises half a billion in funding for more police. Political scientist Bryce Edwards joins the discussion. Audio
The Panel with Rachel Stewart and Gary McCormick (Part 2)
How long is too long in the same job? What panelists Rachel Stewart and Gary McCormick have been up to, mumbling thespians is the latest trend in block buster movies, there are concerns about the… Audio
The Panel with Rachel Stewart and Gary McCormick (Part 1)
Bill English's first state of the nation delivered today and the promise of more police. Trumps immigration moves are actually popular with a number of Americans, Peter Thiel's citizenship is being… Audio
The Panel pre-show for 2 February 2017
Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Audio
One Quick Question for 2 February 2017
We find the answers to any queries you can think up. Audio
William Rolleston: farmers fight back
Last week Kim Hill talked to Rachel Stewart, the 2016 Canon Media Award Opinion Writer of the Year, who angered Federated Farmers with her concerns about dairying's impact on the environment, and her… Audio
Rachel Stewart: off-side with her tribe
Rachel Stewart is the 2016 Canon Media Award Opinion Writer of the Year. The former president of Wanganui Federated Farmers is off-side with much of the rural community she calls her 'tribe' after… Audio
Everyone rates Richie - almost
A lot of expectation rests with All Black skipper Richie McCaw - and not just in the upcoming World Cup. This past week, media pundits have hailed him as the most powerful person in world rugby, a… Audio
Waitangi Day Morning Hour 2
Kim Hill and Paul Diamond talk to Tokatumoana Kevin Walden from PKW, Derina Turner about building a solar oven, and Rachel Stewart on falconry. Audio