All episodes
Monday, 15 February 2021
- 3:50 How to deal with going back into lockdown
- 3:55 What the panellists have been thinking
- 4:06 The Panel with Heather Roy and Ian Powell (Part 1)
- 4:07 The Panel with Heather Roy and Ian Powell (Part 2)
- 4:08 Professor Shaun Hendy on the Covid-19 update
- 4:35 Saliva testing to go ahead at high risk sites
- 4:50 What's next for the United States?
- 4:53 Should we put our pronouns in our email signatures?
Friday, 12 February 2021
- 3:46 Valentine's Day: When dates go bad
- 3:56 What panellists have been thinking
- 4:03 The Panel with Ella Henry and Damian Christie (Part 1)
- 4:05 The Panel with Ella Henry and Damian Christie (Part 2)
- 4:08 New lockdown for Victoria
- 4:13 Covid-19: First batch of vaccine to arrive next week
- 4:23 Crisis in NZ fruitpicking sector
- 4:32 Today in music history
- 4:34 $55m boost for public interest journalism
- 4:41 NZ workplace dress code: Out of date?
- 4:48 Southland's Burt Munro Challenge
- 4:52 The magic of the mullet
Thursday, 11 February 2021
- 3:46 Story of the Day: Oscars best original song shortlist
- 3:53 What panellists have been thinking
- 4:03 The Panel with Sally Wenley and Nick Leggett (Part 1)
- 4:05 The Panel with Sally Wenley and Nick Leggett (Part 2)
- 4:08 14% rates increase on table for Wellington
- 4:11 New tenancy regulations take effect
- 4:18 RMA shakeup: Impact on building industry
- 4:25 Hamilton to Auckland train service set for April
- 4:33 Today in music history
- 4:36 NZ kids eating five unhealthy snacks a day - study
- 4:45 NZ's teacher shortage evaporates
- 4:51 The Kiwano fruit
Wednesday, 10 February 2021
- 3:47 Dear Panel
- 3:55 What panellists have been thinking
- 4:03 The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Eli Matthewson (Part 1)
- 4:05 The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Eli Matthewson (Part 2)
- 4:08 Govt to ditch RMA, replace with 3 Acts
- 4:16 Maori Party co-leader returns to House without tie
- 4:24 The joy of home-made school lunches
- 4:32 Today in music history
- 4:35 Gymnastics NZ apologises following investigation
- 4:45 Trump's impeachment trial begins
- 4:51 More than 60 businesses get behind waste campaign
Tuesday, 9 February 2021
- 3:50 Story of the Day - World Pizza Day
- 3:55 What the panellists have been thinking
- 4:06 The Panel with Ruwani Perera and Mark Knoff-Thomas (Part 1)
- 4:07 The Panel with Ruwani Perera and Mark Knoff-Thomas (Part 2)
- 4:08 Air NZ apologises over working with Saudi Arabian military
- 4:18 1 in 10 have sent 'harmful digital communications' - survey
- 4:20 Māori Party co-leader kicked out of House for refusal to wear tie
- 4:27 Martin Bosley on induction vs gas stovetops
- 4:32 Today in music history
- 4:35 Tough new LVRs on the way
- 4:40 More NZers looking to invest in sharemarket
- 4:50 Te reo Māori menu for Dunedin cafe
- 4:55 NZ business profile: Dickson Road Legal
Friday, 5 February 2021
- 3:47 Story of the Day: The Abduction of Mittens the cat
- 3:54 What the panellists have been thinking
- 4:03 The Panel with Amy Adams and Russell Brown (Part 1)
- 4:05 The Panel with Amy Adams and Russell Brown (Part 2)
- 4:09 Covid-19: Should borders be relaxed for low-risk visitors?
- 4:17 55% of NZers haven't visited Waitangi grounds - survey
- 4:24 Waterbeds: Time for a comeback?
- 4:33 Today in music history
- 4:36 Alcohol sponsorship deals in sport
- 4:44 Claire Amos: The pros of no school uniform
- 4:52 Huntly: Undiscovered gem?
Thursday, 4 February 2021
- 3:47 Story of the Day: Comfort movies
- 3:55 What panellists have been thinking
- 4:03 The Panel with Livia Esterhazy and Raj Chakraborti (Part 1)
- 4:05 The Panel with Livia Esterhazy and Raj Chakraborti (Part 2)
- 4:09 NZ's new history curriculum under spotlight
- 4:17 Date of first Matariki public holiday announced
- 4:24 The case for Crocs
- 4:31 Today in music history
- 4:35 Unemployment rate: Explainer with Brad Olsen
- 4:41 Are school uniforms too expensive?
- 4:53 Public urged to call out racial abuse
Wednesday, 3 February 2021
- 3:47 Testing finds induction cooktops 'trump' gas - Consumer NZ
- 3:55 What panellists have been thinking
- 4:03 The Panel with Victoria Stewart and Peter Field (Part 1)
- 4:05 The Panel with Victoria Stewart and Peter Field (Part 2)
- 4:09 Pfizer vaccine approved by Medsafe
- 4:17 The reality of renting in Wellington
- 4:31 Today in music history
- 4:34 Tourism Export Council makes urgent call for action
- 4:41 Oregon decriminalises all drugs in small amounts
- 4:48 Wellington's David Jones to shut its doors
- 4:55 Tiny Taranaki dog classified as 'menace' by council
Tuesday, 2 February 2021
- 3:50 Story of the Day: Rejected baby names
- 3:55 What the panellists have been thinking
- 4:06 The Panel with Ruth Money and Steve McCabe (Part 1)
- 4:07 The Panel with Ruth Money and Steve McCabe (Part 2)
- 4:08 NZ children performing badly in maths: What went wrong?
- 4:25 America's Cup: Where's the diversity?
- 4:32 Today in music history
- 4:35 Coup in Myanmar: The latest developments
- 4:40 Matthew Tukaki on Māori wards decision
- 4:48 Unusual baby names
- 4:55 Dog owners urged to keep pets under control
Monday, 1 February 2021
- 3:45 Celebrated NZ artist Bill Hammond dies
- 3:55 What panellists Nalini Baruch and Michael Moynahan have been thinking
- 4:06 The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Michael Moynahan (Part 1)
- 4:07 The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Michael Moynahan (Part 2)
- 4:08 Climate Commission's first report released
- 4:18 The car-free future of Auckland's Queen St
- 4:25 Shearers face off in Taihape final
- 4:32 Today in music history
- 4:35 Student wellbeing amid Covid-19
- 4:40 The remarkable story of Captain Tom Moore
- 4:50 Holden Commodore sells for $A750k
- 4:55 Small business segment: Vilo eyewear
Friday, 29 January 2021
- 3:50 Story of the Day with Emma Hurley
- 3:55 What the panellists have been thinking
- 4:06 The Panel with Alan McElroy and Mihingarangi Forbes (Part 1)
- 4:07 The Panel with Alan McElroy and Mihingarangi Forbes (Part 2)
- 4:10 Which Govts responded best to Covid-19
- 4:20 Advertisers respond to Magic Talk incident
- 4:32 Niteworks - Celtic Electronic Fusion
- 4:35 Porirua Mayor on water meters
- 4:45 Bagpipe player Wendy Chisholm
- 4:50 How to get to sleep on hot nights
- 4:55 NZ tourism ad goes viral
Thursday, 28 January 2021
- 3:47 The bliss of bagpipes
- 3:55 What panellists have been thinking
- 4:03 The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Chris Wikaira (Part 1)
- 4:05 The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Chris Wikaira (Part 2)
- 4:09 Prof Michael Plank on latest Covid-19 cases
- 4:18 Rent spike after Covid-19 freeze lifted
- 4:24 MediaWorks axes John Banks over comments
- 4:34 UK PM 'deeply sorry' about Covid-19 death toll
- 4:45 Call for a two-term limit for MPs
- 4:56 Coffee shops boost creativity
Wednesday, 27 January 2021
- 3:46 Dear Panel: listeners' questions answered
- 3:55 What panellists have been thinking
- 4:03 The Panel with Nicky Pellegrino and Peter Elliot (Part 1)
- 4:05 The Panel with Nicky Pellegrino and Peter Elliot (Part 2)
- 4:08 Covid vaccine could soon be approved
- 4:17 Should renters be able to paint walls?
- 4:22 Could employers make Covid-19 vaccine compulsory?
- 4:34 Why are tennis players struggling in isolation?
- 4:45 Ongoing shortage of psychologists
- 4:54 Charity giving shoes to kids in need
Tuesday, 26 January 2021
- 3:46 Knife maker Steve Wheeler
- 3:55 What panellists have been thinking
- 4:03 The Panel with Lavina Good and Connor English (Part 1)
- 4:08 Looking after mental health during pandemic
- 4:18 Hot days and high fire risk in Canterbury
- 4:23 House delivers Trump impeachment charge
- 4:33 Should Govt ban ads for petrol and diesel vehicles?
- 4:43 Study will look at how NZ accent changes
- 4:51 2020 a grim year for farm safety
- 5:05 The Panel with Lavina Good and Connor English (Part 2)
Monday, 25 January 2021
- 3:47 Story of the Day for 25 January 2021
- 3:55 What panellists have been thinking
- 4:03 The Panel with Alexia Russell and Chris Clarke (Part 1)
- 4:05 The Panel with Alexia Russell and Chris Clarke (Part 2)
- 4:07 New Covid community case
- 4:18 NZ top of housing unaffordability report
- 4:24 Marketing expert on Smeg promotion mayhem
- 4:37 Acute need for online legal information - report
- 4:46 Are gendered bikes necessary?
- 4:53 Wade Rowe's fishing business
Friday, 22 January 2021
- 3:45 The Tower of the London in the 1950's
- 3:55 What panellists have been thinking
- 4:01 The Panel with Dr Ella Henry and Andrew Clay (Part 1)
- 4:02 The Panel with Dr Ella Henry and Andrew Clay (Part 2)
- 4:08 OT chief executive steps down
- 4:15 US to rejoin Paris Agreement
- 4:32 What can be done about house prices?
- 4:40 Events industry on The Wiggles' predicament
- 4:48 Owner shuts video store after 22 years
Thursday, 21 January 2021
- 3:45 Lady Gaga nails the US National Anthem
- 3:55 What panellists have been thinking
- 4:01 The Panel with Tayyaba Khan and Gary Moore (Part 1)
- 4:02 The Panel with Tayyaba Khan and Gary Moore (Part 2)
- 4:15 How will the Trump administration be remembered?
- 4:23 Molly Hooper on inauguration day
- 4:32 NZer in Texas on Presidential transition
- 4:40 NCEA results out today
- 4:48 NZ tourists can't make up for closed borders
- 4:52 Majority can't recognise rips - study
- 4:58 What will be the biggest issue in 2021?
Wednesday, 20 January 2021
- 3:45 Dear Panel: questions from listeners
- 3:50 What panellists have been thinking
- 4:01 The Panel with Michele A'Court and O'Reilly (Part 1)
- 4:02 The Panel with Michele A'Court and O'Reilly (Part 2)
- 4:08 Public housing waitlist at new record high
- 4:15 What happened after Trump Twitter ban
- 4:32 Cricket: India's dramatic win over Aus
- 4:40 Cheque phase out will leave some behind
- 4:48 New choking rules from next week
Tuesday, 19 January 2021
- 3:45 Tower of London raven absent
- 3:50 What panellists have been thinking
- 4:01 The Panel with Shane Te Pou and Paula Bennett (Part One)
- 4:02 The Panel with Shane Te Pou and Paula Bennett (Part Two)
- 4:08 NZ's 'woeful' Covid-19 scanning
- 4:15 Do we need more MPs?
- 4:23 The fight for a wild berm
- 4:32 Coon cheese to be renamed Cheer
- 4:40 Reports of influx at US gun stores
- 4:48 Do dog laws need an overhaul?
Monday, 18 January 2021
- 3:45 Celebrating Betty White's 99th birthday
- 3:50 What panellists have been thinking
- 4:01 The Panel with David Cormack and Jo McCaroll (Part One)
- 4:02 The Panel with David Cormack and Jo McCaroll (Part Two)
- 4:08 Covid-19 vaccines expected mid-year
- 4:15 Morgtage terms extending
- 4:23 Is it ok to take speakers to the beach?
- 4:32 Penny Whiting on Prada Cup
- 4:40 NHS on brink of collapse - UK doctors
- 4:52 Student sign language business
Thursday, 24 December 2020
- 3:45 Dear Panel
- 3:50 What the panellists have been thinking
- 4:08 Budgeting service sees huge spike in pensioners needing food
- 4:17 Calls for track 'n' trace system for freedom campers
- 4:23 Popular choc out of stock due to Covid-19
- 4:30 Today in Music History
- 4:32 Trump's Blackwater pardon sparks Iraqi ire
- 4:40 Last year for Whitianga's famous Christmas House
- 4:48 Dad sails back from Caribbean just in time for Xmas
- 4:52 'Support a Family' initiative helps Chch whanau
Wednesday, 23 December 2020
- 3:47 Dear Panel
- 3:54 What panellists have been thinking
- 4:03 The Panel with Nicky Pellegrino and Dean Hall (Part 1)
- 4:05 The Panel with Nicky Pellegrino and Dean Hall (Part 2)
- 4:08 NZ suppression laws: Do they need updating?
- 4:17 NZ wastes 12% of power each year - report
- 4:26 2020: Year in Review
- 4:31 Today in Music History
- 4:33 Auckland Light Rail project still off rails
- 4:44 Warning over slippery tiles
- 4:53 Gen X finally recognised for their resilience
Tuesday, 22 December 2020
- 3:46 Story of the Day: Kiwi music tops the 2020 charts
- 3:56 What panellists have been thinking
- 4:08 Covid-19 variant: What does it mean for NZ?
- 4:17 The temptation of 'buy now, pay later'
- 4:25 Skatepark etiquette: Do children need supervision?
- 4:32 Today in Music History
- 4:43 2020: Year in Review
- 4:49 'Dopamine dressing' to boost mood
- 4:56 What NZ MP did the Gangnam style dance?
Monday, 21 December 2020
- 3:48 Story of the Day with Caitlin Cherry
- 3:54 What panellists have been thinking
- 4:03 The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Mike Williams (Part 1)
- 4:05 The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Mike Williams (Part 2)
- 4:08 Covid-19: Setbacks for Sydney, UK
- 4:19 Supply chain issues continue as Xmas nears
- 4:26 NZ's word of the year: 'Doomscrolling'
- 4:31 Today in Music History
- 4:33 Police pursuit policy change cautiously welcomed
- 4:40 2020: Year in Review
- 4:46 Rolleston Prison garden helps supply City Mission
- 4:54 Kiwi business segment: Dice & Slice
Friday, 18 December 2020
- 3:50 Story of the Day with Emma Hurley
- 3:55 What the panellists have been thinking
- 4:06 The Panel with Jennie Moreton and Steve McCabe (Part 1)
- 4:07 The Panel with Jennie Moreton and Steve McCabe (Part 2)
- 4:08 Covid-19 report identifies failings in govt response
- 4:15 Whakaari review findings released
- 4:26 Pool covers vs pool fences
- 4:32 Today in Music History
- 4:35 Hot topic - When to add cheese to pizza
- 4:45 Staggered school holidays proposal debated
- 4:50 Hamilton's Te Parapara garden celebrates 10 years
- 4:55 New crossing area in Kaikōura causes confusion
