Sharon Chandra: You can't DIY a divorce

Divorce is still one of those taboo topics we tend to avoid, but up to 40% of marriages end that way here in New Zealand, so it's probably about time we become a bit more comfortable with it.  It's not always a hostile end, some couples are even able to "DIY" their split in a sense - but is that r…

Claire Turnbull: Why your GP won't give you nutrition advice

We've been hearing for a while an increasing concern around a lack of information about healthy eating.  You head to the doctor for a minor issue that's been bugging you for a while, and you're more likely to head home with a script for panadol and ibuprofen than a few print outs on maintaining a …

Nick Hill: Govt should support SailGP in City of Sails

SailGP won't be going ahead in the city of sails next year as the Government has pulled funding.  Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston wrote in a letter to mayor Wayne Brown that the event did not meet funding criteria, which requires a specific net economic benefit.  It's been met with…

Maurice Williamson: Some parties are too far gone for a coalition

After much deliberation, the Labour Party has announced they'll back the India free trade agreement.  We do see cross party agreements, but just how important will bipartisanship be for this year's election?  LISTEN ABOVE

Dr Maneesh Deva: Sometimes children just need to figure it out on their own

Doctors are seeing an increasing number of young people coming in with unexplained symptoms.  The prominent ones parents are probably seeing most frequently are the random headaches, stomach aches, difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much.  Parents will often treat their children with panadol and…

Alexandra Martelli: Buyer's agents are for everyone

Buyer's agents. They're projected to grow in popularity in the coming years, so what are they and who really needs one?  LISTEN ABOVE

The Panel with Pete Wolfkamp & Allan Blackman: Does Parliament have HR?

This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Resident Builder Pete Wolfkamp and chemistry professor Allan Blackman to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.  LISTEN ABOVE

Janet Xuccoa: Most people should really have a trust

We often think of trusts as a way to protect your assets, especially if you work in certain fields - but a surprising number of regular families use them for a range of reasons.  LISTEN ABOVE

Rob Knight: Warming up isn't enough to avoid injury

For decades we've watched as professional athletes spend a whole lot of time warming up behind the pre-game interviews on game day, from stretching to sprinting and everything in between.  The professionals take it seriously and so do the amateurs - parents will know the rush to show up an hour or…

Chloe Swarbrick: Funding solar panels through rates

The Green Party have just had their annual State of the Planet Address, and this year they're calling for a National Electrification Plan.  They say it's in response to the current fossil fuels crisis, and would add to their previous calls for free public transport and solutions to ease the cost o…