Rules
Covid 19: Not following the rules 'puts all of us at risk' - Auckland mayor Phil Goff
Aucklanders let out a collective gasp last night when news broke that the city would be going back into Alert Level 3 lockdown after a new community case of Covid-19 was detected. Mayor Phil Goff… Audio
Frustration at 'bumbling' quarantine health officials
A visiting Australian woman, Mel Langsford talks to Kathryn about her frustration with bumbling health officials and the risk to her family during their 14 days isolating at an Auckland hotel, after… Audio
What can you do in level 2?
Domestic travel? Expanding bubbles? We break down the long awaited rules for level 2 with Dr Patricia Priest. Plus, Australia vs. New Zealand in their covid-19 response. Audio
New Zealander stuck in Peru during Covid-19 lockdown gets back to UK
We've been speaking with Jo Tovee, a Kiwi stuck in Lima amid some fraught circumstances as a tourist during the Covid-19 lockdown. Since we last caught up with Jo, she managed to get on a UK… Audio
Rotorua mother takes high school over their moustache policy
A Rotorua mother is challenging the high school rule which bans moustaches on its pupils. Audio
Kitty Flanagan's 488 Rules For Life
The very witty Kitty Flanagan has helpfully put together a comprehensive guide to modern behaviour, and help everyone around you be a bit less irritating, with her new book, 488 Rules For Life: The… Audio
Reffing the refs? 'Against The Rules with Michael Lewis'
In a new podcast called 'Against The Rules', author Michael Lewis looks at the idea of fairness in different walks of life...in law, the media, the financial markets, and in sport...and asks why the… Audio
Woman told to cover-up bikini at Auckland swimming pool
Yvette Harvie-Salter was at Albany Stadium Pool when she was told her swimwear was causing complaints and if she didn't cover up, she'd have to leave. Now, Auckland Council says staff made the wrong… Audio
School boy razor dodger
Hair and facial hair - the flashpoint for high school kids. Brody Hide of Te Puke High school wants to keep his beard that he grew over summer. The school says grab a razor. Is having having a beard… Audio
Stricter rules for charity boxing match after tragedy
Stricter safety rules are being brought into an Auckland charity boxing match today following the death of a boxer in Christchurch from serious brain injuries.
Desperate times see Netball NZ change eligibility rules
Netball New Zealand has granted Maria Folau a 12-month exemption so she can still play for the Silver Ferns and compete at next year's world champs, despite the fact she's moving to Australia to be… Video, Audio
Why we don't like the boss
A new study has discovered why some people are worse at taking orders than others and it's all about how your brain works. Essentially, it boiled down to trust in the people giving the orders. Audio
MP storms out of Parliament over Speaker's new rules
Nationals' deputy leader Paula Bennett stormed out of Parliament today in protest over Speaker Trevor Mallard's new rule to deduct questions from MPs who interrupt proceedings. Audio
The death of rugby
French rugby is warning of the death of the international sport because of huge financial burdens shouldered by rugby nations. Audio
New tax info sharing rules now in force
New rules requiring banks to divulge customer information on foreign tax residents have come into force. Audio
The Pantograph Punch: Rules of the Game
This live storytelling extravaganza, recorded in association with The Pantograph Punch website features rule-breakers, rule-makers, and those who are rewriting the map. Audio
Fowler says armchair rules experts have to go
Rickie Fowler has joined Tiger Woods and Lydia Ko in calling for an end to armchair rules experts being able to influence tournament decisions.
It's just not cricket! Sin bins for bad behaviour trialled
New rules could mean some players may find themselves sin binned or red carded as lawmakers crackdown on increasing levels of bad behaviour. Audio