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The Panel features a range of panellists from across the opinion spectrum, together with an interesting mix of experts, leaders, and locals.
Monday to Friday, 6pm - 7:30pm, plus a Wednesday Politics Panel 7.30pm - 8pm
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Fire: Not just a human tool
23 Jan 2018A new paper has collected accounts from witnesses in Australia of birds using fire to hunt prey. It's the first recorded phenomenon of non-humans using fire this way, but has been lore among… Read more Audio
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Checkout-less supermarkets
23 Jan 2018Amazon has opened a supermarket in Seattle with no checkouts. Customers scan an app on their phones as they walk in and shop as they like. Read more Audio
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Awaroa Beach
23 Jan 2018It's been two years since Duane Major began his crowdfunding campaign to get Awaroa beach back into the hands of New Zealanders. Read more Audio
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Motel cleanliness and your rights
23 Jan 2018A traveller to a Rotorua motel is outraged after finding the place in a disgusting state. Read more Audio
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Leaving a mess
23 Jan 2018Locals of several popular tourists destinations around the country are upset at the mess being left by freedom campers. Toilet paper and other waste are being left and locals are demanding councils to… Read more Audio
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The Panel with Michele A'Court and Stephen Franks (Part 2)
23 Jan 2018A new paper has collected accounts from witnesses in Australia of birds using fire to hunt prey. It's the first recorded phenomneon of non-humans using fire this way, but has been lore among… Read more Audio
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The Panel with Michele A'Court and Stephen Franks (Part 1)
23 Jan 2018Locals of several popualr tourists destinations around the country are upset at the mess being left by freedom campers. Toilet paper and other waste are being left by those who don't have… Read more Audio
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The Panel pre-show for 23 January 2018
23 Jan 2018Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Story of the day today is all about growing old, is retirement actually bad your health? Read more Audio
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One Quick Question for 23 January 2018
23 Jan 2018We find the answers to any queries you can think up. Today we answered Kat's question about credit cards, a query about hearing and Tim Watkin's wondering about his old lotto ticket. Read more Audio
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What to do with bus shelters?
22 Jan 2018Dunedin's trying to decide what to do with 17 bus shleters that are no longer needed with the cnage in bus routes aroudn the city. Should they be moved or reused? We ask the panelists for their… Read more Audio
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Weighing up gastric bypass
22 Jan 2018Former deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett has revealed she's had gastric bypass surgery. She's now recovering well but the news has ignited the conversation about how effective the surgery is for… Read more Audio
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To infinity and beyond
22 Jan 2018Rocket Lab's Electron rocket is now up in space after finally lifting off from Mahia Peninsula. It's the first time a satellite has been launched into orbit from New Zealand but it wasn't without it's… Read more Audio
The Panel
Wallace Chapman's Panel hour features a range of panellists from right along the opinion spectrum, together with expert phone guests.
Monday to Friday, 6pm - 7:30pm
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