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Transport officials have warned the government the Auckland Light Rail project is too big and too complex for any public agency to deliver. New Zealand Herald senior writer Simon Wilson has long… Audio

A change to police pursuit policy means officers are only able to start a chase if the need to catch the driver or passengers outweighs the risk or harm created by the pursuit. Police Association… Audio

Hot topic: Cheese on pizza; Proposal to stagger school holidays; Hamilton's Te Parapara garden celebrates 10 years; New crossing area in Kaikōura causes confusion Audio

Housing market: Bold action required, says ANZ; Google report downplays YouTube role in extremism; Two icons in Masterton playground finally removed; Mystery of disappearing prawns. Audio

There are fears for the health of the arts sector after a warning that thousands of jobs could go. We speak to EVANZ chair Mark Gosling, who's also the chief executive of the Trusts Arena, to find out… Audio

Democrat Joe Biden has won the state-by-state electoral college vote that formally determines the US presidency, all but ending President Donald Trump's floundering campaign to overturn his loss. The… Audio

A 'crisis' in general practices leading to longer wait times, and difficulty finding a GP has been highlighed in a report by Stuff's Bridie Witton and Piers Fuller. Practising GP, Dr Lynn McBain, is a… Audio

Nigella Lawson's pronunciation of microwave has got people talking. A new initiative that is documenting the history of Muslim women in Aotearoa has just been launched. Auckland's list of popular baby… Audio

Wellingtonians are fed up with the rain and wind, despite summer being underway. Treating concussion has cost the country almost $100 million over the past five years according to a report by Luke… Audio

Thirteen year olds in New Zealand have recorded their worst ever results in an international maths and science test. Dr Jodie Hunter, co-director of Massey University's Centre for Research in… Audio

Adventure tourism after disaster; Universal acquires Bob Dylan catalogue; Mittens song to raise money for MHF; Winemaker shocked at critical message. Audio

New Zealand is fast approaching the ambitious Smokefree 2025 deadline. However, as Newshub's Zac Fleming reported yesterday there is yet to be even a finalised draft of the plan. Stephanie Erick… Audio

A petition was delivered to parliament yesterday by Pauline Latta who is worried about ambulance wait times in rural communities. Pauline joins The Panel to talk about what more is needed. Crate Day… Audio

Alexander Gillespie, Professor of Law at the University of Waikato shares his view on tension escalating between China and members of the Five Eyes security alliance, most recently over a Chinese… Audio

The former Deputy Prime Minister, Winston Peters, has been fare-welled at parliament. Associate Professor Grant Duncan who teaches political theory and public policy at Massey University speaks to The… Audio

Govt to allow drug-checking at summer festivals; Govt to double sick leave entitlements in late 2021; New privacy laws come into force; Audio

NZers most at risk of drowning - study; Saving money by reducing food waste; Small business: Kiwi Xmas Jumpers. Audio

Much of England is to enter the two toughest tiers when lockdown is lifted next week Dec 2. Wallace Chapman speaks to James Barnett who lives in Gravesend Kent, originally from Dunedin. Aotearoa's… Audio

Meghan Markle has penned a piece about a miscarriage she suffered in July, in the hope it might help other families dealing with the same grief. The Panel speaks to SANDS New Zealand chair Melanie… Audio

The Minister for Covid 19 has said it could be 18 months before there are enough people vaccinated so our borders can re-open. Dr Helen Petousis-Harris tells The Panel how the timeframe could shift… Audio

Trump nearly concedes as presidential transition begins; Helen Clark Foundation recommends increasing minimum wage; Calls for a four year government term to be considered; Rum and raisin balls blamed… Audio

Alarming number of students leaving school with no qualifications; Councillor wants more youth workers in South Auckland; Woman in Northland faces charges after making dentures for locals. Audio

Tauranga mayor Tenby Powell's resigned today against a backdrop of infighting and problems within the council. The Panel talks to Massey University Senior politics lecturer, Andy Asquith who… Audio

Many people are turning to flower arranging as a meditative ritual and mood-lifter in the wake of the pandemic, reports The ABC. The Panel talks to floral artist Francine Thomas, who's a member of the… Audio

International research shows that cannabis is 15 percent more potent than it was 50 years ago. The Panel talks to Professor Joe Boden, from Otago University who is the director of the University's… Audio