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4:53 PM.An asteroid is hurtling towards earth with a slim chance of hitting us. Space scientist and astronomer, Dr Duncan Steel talks to the Panel about the rock heading this way. Audio

4:45 PM.The children's commissioner wants the age of criminal responsibility raised to 14. Justice advocate Chester Borrows joins the Panel to talk about the issue of age when it comes to be held responsible… Read more Audio

4:35 PM.A study has unveiled the complexities for victims of domestic violence leaving their homes. Shine spokeswoman, Holly Carrington talks to the Panel about why the victims "don't just walk away." Audio

4:32 PM.Today in music history: Jean-Michel Jarre was born in 1948. Audio

4:20 PM.As sentencing gets underway for the Christchurch mosque shooter, law professor, Al Gillespie believes there is a case for serve his time in an Australian prison. Audio

4:08 PM.Alert level in Auckland has been extended to Sunday night. The Panel speaks to Professor Michael Plank, the Principal Investigator Te PÅ«naha Matatini about the implications of the increase. Audio

3:55 PM."I've been thinking' with panellists Ruth Money and Mike Williams. Audio

3:45 PM.The Employers and Manufacturers Association talks to the Panel about what the extension to alert level 3 means for Auckland. Head of Advocacy and Strategy Alan McDonald explains how they'll be… Read more Audio

4:50 PM.The Wee Red Coffee Cart is possibly one of the most isolated coffee carts in the country. Owner Stacey Weir joins The Panel to explain why she set it up. Audio

4:40 PM.Sixteen year olds are taking a case to the High Court - saying - they should be allowed to vote. The members of Make it Sixteen will have their case heard on Monday. One of the group's members Liam… Read more Audio

4:35 PM.We highlighted how tough things are with performers facing a second round of gig cancellations, contemplating the reality more lockdowns, and what that means for the future of audiences and income… Read more Audio

4:20 PM.The Restaurant Association has called on the Government to follow Britain's lead, and introduce a dining out campaign to encourage patrons to spend. Hospitality New Zealand's National President Jeremy… Read more Audio

4:10 PM.The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed Auckland will not come out of level three restrictions early. Otago University professor of Biochemistry, Kurt Krause joins The Panel to discuss, and to… Read more Audio

4:57 PM.Even vogue editor Anna Wintour is donning a pair of trackpants - which have reached peak popularity during Covid-19 lockdodwns around the world. The Panel discusses the pros of the pants. Audio

4:55 PM.The Auckland Art Gallery has put together training documents to help staff help visitors use the Covid-tracing app. Director of Toi o Tamaki Auckland Art Gallery Kirsten Paisley joins The Panel to… Read more Audio

4:50 PM.Thousands of households have missed payments on their mortgages, but haven't yet been brought into the home loan "holiday" scheme. Centrix chief executive Keith McLaughlin discusses the issue with the… Read more Audio

4:40 PM.There will be no ban on the private sale and use of fireworks after a parliamentary select committee decided to leave regulations as they are. Mayor of the Waimakariri District Council Dan Gordon… Read more Audio