Martin Hawes: Is cash a good gift for the grandkids?

Martins Hawes joins Tim Beveridge to discuss whether cash is a good idea for Christmas gifts, and this week's disappointing GDP announcement.  LISTEN ABOVE

Allyson Gofton: Preparing for a delicious Christmas day

As we draw closer to the big day, everyone is preparing to consume exorbitant amounts of delicious food.  Allyson Gofton joins to discuss Christmas staples and the dishes that should stay off the table this year.  LISTEN ABOVE

The Year in Politics with Lockwood Smith and Helen Clark

2024 marks this coalition Government's first year in power, and will be one to remember.  They got straight to work repealing and introducing legislation, some being so controversial they triggered unprecedented responses in the way of protests.  Gang patches were banned, the first youth offender…

John Cowan: Managing family conflict over Christmas

Family arguments are more common than not over the holiday period - but when is it time to step in when it comes to relatives making comments to children?  John Cowan joins to discuss.  LISTEN ABOVE

Ed McKnight: 2025 will be a great year for property

Resident Economist at Opes Partners, Ed McKnight, joins Tim Beveridge with predictions for the property market in 2025.  LISTEN ABOVE

The Panel with Luke Dallow and Kyle MacDonald: HYEFU, Easter trading, Liam Lawson

Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Luke Dallow and Kyle MacDonald to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  HYEFU, Easter Trading Bill fails to pass, price of domestic flights up, Liam Lawson joins Red Bull, and more! LISTEN ABOVE

Shane Solly: What are private assets and its investment characteristics?

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment recently said that the Government is considering regulatory changes to enable KiwiSaver providers to increase private asset investments What does this mean KiwiSaver funds and how could it impact New Zealanders?  Harbour Asset Management Directo…

Dr Alex Bartle: How can we fix bad sleeping habits?

This week on the Health Hub, Dr Alex Bartle talked about the factors that can disrupt sleep over the Christmas season - and how to move past them to get a good night's rest. LISTEN ABOVE

Politics Central: Unpacking the Government's action plan for hydrogen energy

This week on Politics Central, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts opens up about the Government's new action plan set to increase the use of hydrogen energy  Later, Fleur Fitzsimmons from the PSA addresses the backlash towards the Government's new working-from-home policies. LISTEN ABOVE

Dougal Sutherland: Kids need awards as reinforcement

School prizegivings can be a chore this time of year, along with the increasing popularity of participation awards - but the burning question is whether these are helping or harming children.  Dougal Sutherland joins with more.  LISTEN ABOVE