Items filtered by date: August 2015

While Australia debates whether tampons should remain tax exempt, perhaps we should look to the US for tax suggestions. 

Published in Full Shows
Monday, 17 August 2015 08:52

Australia’s Most Loutish Lout

It's hard to find a bigger lout that Nick Kyrgios. But his brother Christos seems just as bad, getting his call dumped on FM radio this week.

Published in Segments
Monday, 17 August 2015 08:48

Trump Still Leads Despite Everything

Donald Trump said some ridiculous things at the GOP Preisdential debate. Despite that, as Richard Kaizmer reports, he's still ahead in the polls.

Published in Segments
Monday, 17 August 2015 08:43

Obama's Clean Air Dreams

President Obama has revealed his carbon emissions targets – a 32 percent cut on 2005 levels by 2030. But Obama is facing opposition, as you’d expect, with 15 states intending to go to court to try and block the new target.

Published in Segments
Monday, 17 August 2015 08:39

Windows 10 Sucks (Your Bandwidth)

Beware. Upgrading to Windows 10 can have a detrimental impact on your wallet. Particularly if you have low download limits. John Lindsay explains.

Published in Segments
Monday, 17 August 2015 08:34

The Future For Australia Post

Australia Post CEO is on a salary of $4.6 million. For that money he has overseen a decline in postal deliveries and falling profits. How much would we pay for success?

Published in Segments
Monday, 17 August 2015 08:31

Richie McCaw for PM?

As the Kiwis celebrate a Bledisloe Cup victory against the Aussies at the weekend, there's talk as to whether captain Richie McCaw would make a good Prime Minister!

Published in Segments
Monday, 17 August 2015 08:25

Sheep Riding Kid's Video Goes Viral

In big news this week, a video of two Tauranga boys trying to ride their pet sheep has gone viral with millions of viewers around the world.

Published in Segments
Monday, 17 August 2015 07:26

Auckland's Expensive Public Transport

It may be small by international standards, but research shows Auckland is one of the most expensive cities when it comes to public transport. Proud Kiwi David Campbell isn't so sure.

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Brian Haverty and Phil Dobbie with more bright ideas on how to improve our lives. This week online justice and fighting obesity.

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