Former Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer joins Chris Lynch to discuss the ramifications of a Donald Trump Presidency. 

He fears for future world stability after the election, and said he has never seen an election so negative and divisive. 

"The long term consequences of this will change politics in the United States forever," said Sir Geoffrey. 

Listen to the full interview above

Newstalk ZB Content Director Nadia Tolich talks to Chris Lynch from New York City, as the madness of the US Election continues.

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Former head of TVNZ news and Media Commentator Bill Ralston talks to Chris Lynch about the draft decision out from the Commerce Commission declining the merger of NZME and Fairfax

Mayfield resident Deborah Manhire is furious the Ashburton Council is has a plan in place for residents to drink stock water if the current bore runs dry.

Journalist Karen Rutherford talks with Chris Lynch about her fight to get speed limits in place for motorists passing animals after her and her 13-year-old daughter were involved in a horrific crash which resulted in the death of one of the horses.

World renowned Dutch pianist Ronald Brautigam spoke to Chris Lynch about being in New Zealand for several concerts with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

Federated Farmers Climate Change spokesman Anders Crofoot talks with Chris Lynch about a damning report out from the Environment Commissioner, and admits farmers to have to face the challenge of reducing emissions

Environment Minister Nick Smith discusses the new team leading Environment Canterbury, which now is made up of half elected members and half government appointed.

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman talks with Chris Lynch about the latest suicide statistics.

UPDATED 4.52pm The Heart Foundation Tick is on its way out as the nature of the way nutrition displayed on our foods continues to change.

LISTEN ABOVE: Heart Foundation food and nutrition manager Dave Munro talks with Chris Lynch about the phasing out of the 25-year-old tick on our foods

The Heart Foundation has decided the time is right to pull the tick from products after 25 years.

The New Zealand Food and Grocery Council chief executive Katherine Rich, said star ratings are considered more representative of today's nutritional requirements.

Ms Rich laments the move due to the high recognition consumers gave it, though understands the Foundation's decision.

She said the announcement comes just a day after supermarkets pledged to work on government childhood obesity initiatives.