John Cowan: Teaching your kids to drive

Author and host of Real Life John Cowan joined Tim Beveridge to chat about whether you should teach your kids to drive or leave it to the professionals.  And tips and tricks for if you decide to self-instruct your teens.  LISTEN ABOVE 

Alex Martelli: Has New Zealand finally fallen out of love with property?

On the One Roof Radio Show buyer's agent Alex Martelli spoke to Tim Beveridge about kiwi's seemingly falling out of love with property. But is the vibe being skewed by the level of the fall as measured since prices went bonkers? And they discuss everything apartment ownership.  LISTEN ABOVE 

The Panel: Winston's tirade, public transport caps and emergency alerts

This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Crane Brother's Murray Crane and councillor Shane Henderson to discuss the biggest stories from this week. Would Labour's public transport cap work? Should Rakesh Naidoo have alerted NZ Police of his political interests earlier? What were the big …

Janet Xuccoa: Your list of trustees has to be tight and reputable

Earlier this year, a Christchurch businessman was found borrowing millions of dollars against his family trusts for his clothing company - racking up a $3-million dollar spend. His sister prompted legal action, and two homes had to be sold as collateral. But that brings up a question - what can w…

Alex Bartle: Bad sleep can be tied to life-shortening conditions

A new study finds poor sleep is tied to rising cancer risk for those under 50, with irregular sleeping patterns and insomnia being three times more likely to get cancer within five years. But sleeping can be hard to do, especially if you're younger and faced with the stresses of today, or the dist…

Simeon Brown: Health Minister on the Government's changes to the Medicines Act

GP fees could be frozen for 12 months from July under a proposed Health NZ shake-up of the funding system. Under the proposals, around 60 percent of practices would receive increased funding through capitation re-weighting and annual funding increased. Overall funding for GPs would reportedly inc…

Adam Pearse: NZ Herald deputy political editor on Chris Luxon's visit to Australia

Christopher Luxon has returned from Queensland, after meeting with Anthony Albanese with a group of New Zealand businesses.  No announcements have been unveiled, but the leaders discussed defence options and Luxon has been eying opportunities to get involved in the 2032 Olympics.  NZ Herald deput…

Dougal Sutherland: Does telling your kids to 'be yourself' just lead to bullying?

Have you ever considered why we tell our kids to 'be themselves' when sticking out from the crowd can make you the subject of bullying? Umbrella Wellbeing CEO and psychologist Dr Dougal Sutherland joined Tim Beveridge to chat about the balances of supporting our children and allowing them to stand…

The Panel: Banned MPs, school uniforms and National branded swag bags for kids

This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Fieldays' Jenni Vernon and Massey University professor to discuss the biggest stories from this week. Should we be concerned about the MPs banned from China? Does AI development need to pause? Should New Zealand reform our genetic technology polic…

Mike Atkinson: The worst market for landlords in 50 years

Aspire Property Management's Mike Atkinson discusses tough times for landlords, calling it the worst market in 50 years.  For years the story was rental shortage, rising rents, desperate tenants, but now we’ve got softer rents in some main centres, more townhouses and apartments, and tenants needi…