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4:35 PM.Today on the panel Wallace and panellists Zoe George and Phil O'Reilly ask what the future holds, especially for young people. And, NZ Rugby calls abuse of sports unacceptable and concerning" - we… Read more Audio

4:10 PM.Today on the panel Wallace and panellists Zoe George and Phil O'Reilly check in on how small businesses are faring, and the new survey showing nearly 80% of young New Zealander's supported the smoking… Read more Audio

3:45 PM.Today on the panel Wallace and panellists Zoe George and Phil O'Reilly talk to a Christmas tree grower in the South Island about this year's tree sales. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on… Read more Audio

4:06 PM.Today on the panel Wallace and panellists Heather Roy and Ian Taylor reflect on the opening of parliament, and they discuss our council funding system amidst rates rises in multiple towns. And, the… Read more Audio

4:05 PM.Today on the panel Wallace and panellists Heather Roy and Ian Taylor ask how New Zealand can improve performance in education after dropping scores and what changes to the Resource Management Act… Read more Audio

3:45 PM.Today on the panel Wallace and panellists Heather Roy and Ian Taylor hear about the successful efforts to boost kiwi numbers in Coromandel. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind… Read more Audio

4:30 PM.Today on the panel Alison Mau and Liam Hehir find out what's behind the shambles at Auckland Airport, and what needs to be done to fix up SH2 with ongoing closures and disruptions. And, do sleep… Read more Audio

4:05 PM.Today on the panel Anna Thomas and panellists Alison Mau and Liam Hehir discuss government books in light of the new Finance Minister's accusation. Is there any excitement for next year's planned… Read more Audio

3:45 PM.Today on the panel Anna Thomas and panellists Alison Mau and Liam Hehir catch up on the definition of rizz, Oxford's word of the year. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this… Read more Audio

4:00 PM.Today on the panel Anna Thomas is joined by panellists Sue Kedgley and Stephen Franks to discuss the importance of preserving historic buildings - are they worth the money for up keep? Audio

4:00 PM.Today on the panel Anna Thomas and panellists Sue Kedgley and Stephen Franks discuss the new Governments outlined plan to ban patches and gang gatherings.

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4:30 PM.Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Jo McCaroll and Alan McElroy ask a teacher what is taught in health class in NZ schools. Plus, have you arranged your funeral wishes? And, could comedy boost… Read more Audio

4:05 PM.Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Jo McCaroll and Alan McElroy discuss the new government's approach to World Health Organisation regulations. And, the clean car discount scheme about to be… Read more Audio

3:45 PM.Wallace and panellists Jo McCaroll and Alan McElroy look back at the week that was with the Friday mailbag. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this week. Read more Audio

4:35 PM.Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Penny Ashton and Garry Moore take a look at the pay gap, and ask an environmental researcher about the repeal of oil and gas exploration going into COP 28… Read more Audio

4:05 PM.Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Penny Ashton and Garry Moore discuss possible changes at the Reserve Bank, and NZ's unemployment rate under the new government. They hear from a high school… Read more Audio

3:45 PM.Wallace and panellists Penny Ashton and Garry Moore reflect on the legacy of Henry Kissinger. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this week. Read more Audio

4:35 PM.Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Ali Jones and Steve McCabe discuss what new laws will mean for local sports clubs, and they check in on progress with the Oxford Area School Observatory -… Read more Audio

4:05 PM.Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Ali Jones and Steve McCabe ask an expert researcher about whether our smokefree legislation would have created a black market. They also hear the case for… Read more Audio

3:45 PM.Wallace and panellists Ali Jones and Steve McCabe find out about the 'giving machines' collecting donations for New Zealand charities. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this… Read more Audio

4:32 PM.Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Nicky Pellegrino and Nick Leggett check in NZ-wool advocates following the coalition's plan to favour wool carpets. They also hear from NZ's only specialist… Read more Audio

4:10 PM.Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Nicky Pellegrino and Nick Leggett discuss comments made by Winston Peters that state-funded media organisations lack independence from the previous… Read more Audio

3:45 PM.Wallace and panellists Nicky Pellegrino and Nick Leggett hear from an Auckland local who recently escaped quicksand. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this week. Read more Audio

4:35 PM.Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists speak to a Waimarama resident disgruntled by driving on beaches calling for change, and get an analysis on the ongoing tumult of Gore District Council. And… Read more Audio