I agree with Bill Ralston. RNZ is in desperate need of refreshment and new voices. It's not known as Radio Left-Wing for nothing.

Jim Mora, Chris Laidlaw need to go and go now. I have no idea why Noelle is there filling in but I didn't realise RNZ was a home for radio people that could not make it work at NewstalkZB. I thought Mora was bad but she's no better. The show is unfocused and needs a structure and purpose. I would even think pulling Checkpoint back to 4pm might give the show a better scope for a more informative output.

I would like to see Sean Plunkett get the 9-12 slot to see how he performs and move Kathryn Ryan up to Morning Report. Certainly RNZ needs to groom a replacement for Geoff and I cannot think of anyone at present that they have been looking at.

Kim Hill also needs to be replaced - she's not as clever as she thinks she is and its a very boring show. Again, its needs refreshing and with a new voice.

I appreciate that Bill is pushing Radio Live and good on him for doing that, but it does not negate his comments. I think Noelle's 'tart' comments was a case of surprise as she normally gets a very easy ride in the media. Does anyone else think why she has a column in the Weekend Herald?