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An urgent task force is needed to address COVID-19 health and safety at work risks, says the New Zealand Institute of Safety Management. President Robyn Bennett, discusses with The Panel. Born and… Audio

BDO's annual construction survey outlines a rather grim picture for the industry: One of uncertainty of future work, the rise of low-ball bidding, and in general more job instability in construction… Audio

More than a third of eight-year-olds said they were bullied in the last year - with 12 percent saying they were physically bullied every week. That's according to the largest longitudinal study of… Audio

An open letter signed by more than 50 groups is calling for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to raise benefit levels. The Panel speaks to one of the co-signees. The Climate Change Commission chair Rod… Audio

A worldwide study of children aged 5-19 just released has found that kids in New Zealand are gaining more weight, and becoming less healthy, than many other countries. Emeritus Professor Elaine Rush… Audio

A survey of 2000 Kiwis has revealed the impacts the country's first lockdown on New Zealanders' mental health. The Panel speaks to Auckland University Associate Professor Janet Fanslow about what the… Audio

Topics - Despite an expectation that prices would dampen post Covid, house prices remain a hot issue. The chief executive of The Property Council, Leonie Freeman, joins the Panel to discuss the market… Audio

In what must be a severe blow to morale, England is going back into lockdown. That comes as Britain's Covid-19 cases surpass one million, while new coronavirus cases are also soaring around Europe… Audio

New Zealand Medical Association Chair Dr Kate Baddock joins The Panel to discuss the preliminary cannabis referendum result. A contact tracing trial using Bluetooth-enabled cards has launched today in… Audio

A buyer recently bought a second hand electric vehicle, only to discover that the battery ran out far quicker than advertised, so do people need to be more careful about second-hand electric… Audio

Medical experts are looking at whether limiting how much paracetamol we can buy at supermarkets and chemists is a way to go. A coroner is calling for change following the death of a young student from… Audio

The official Labour weekend road toll lifted to 7 today, after a woman died in hospital following a mountain biking accident south-west of Hamilton on Sunday morning. Wallace speaks to the national… Audio

Topics - Ever heard of the white roof movement? Dr Adam Taylor is from the Faculty of Design and Creative Technology's School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences AUT and he joins The… Audio

Topics - The Reserve Bank is taking on a new role as a "steward of the cash system" as the use of cash continues to decline. Reserve Bank Assistant Governor Christian Hawkesby tells The Panel what… Audio

Don't throw the RMA baby out with the bathwater says former RMA hearings commissioner David Collins in a recent opinion piece for Stuff. He joins The Panel to talk about the strength of the Resource… Audio

The Māori Party looks set to make a triumphant return to Parliament after Rawiri Waititi regained the seat of Waiariki back from Labour. A hui's been held to discuss the need for a national food… Audio

Women in the investment and banking industry are calling for changes to Kiwisaver to make it fairer for women. Social justice campaigner and economist Susan St John joins The Panel to explain why… Audio

A report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA), published yesterday raised concerns around decision-making over police pursuits. Facebook has removed the page for Advance New Zealand for… Audio

The Panel crosses live to America to speak to freelance journalist Simon Hampton about the upcoming election. Canterbury University law professor is warning the oceans are undervalued by New… Audio

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has introduced a three-tier lockdown system, which places every region in England in one of three tiers. Most popular items advertised on Uber Eats are unhealthy… Audio

School zoning decisions can increase the amount of exercise that young people are getting, according to a new research paper. Heartland Bank has announced a one-year fixed loan rate at 1.99 per cent… Audio

Both of the major parties have made announcements about broadband infrastructure, promising to improve connectivity in the regions. The major parties have made announcements about broadband… Audio

Friday mailbag; Fruit picking a plum gig for summer; CovidCard delay causes frustration; What happened to political tv satire? Audio

Should 16 year olds have the right to vote? The rich keep getting richer amid Covid crisis; Cadbury employees get final tour of factory; Get knotting: macramé is back. Audio

A new report by the NZ Initiative says a child-led approach to teaching is to blame for New Zealand's declining educational performance. Albany Senior High School Principal Claire Amos discusses with… Audio