The Panel

Panellists answer the Dear Panel questions, including whether to peel vegetables and fruit. Jo McCarroll and Alan McElroy share what they have been thinking about. Read more Audio

Wellington City councillor Rebecca Matthews reveals that she has experienced panic attacks since being elected into council and didn't feel prepared for how nasty it could get. Auckland's proposed… Read more Audio

The government plans to help first-home buyers into the market, by increasing the caps for financial support, and extending the bright-line test from five to 10 years.  Read more Audio

One year ago today, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a level 4 lockdown for the country. We look back over the past year with Otago University Professor of Biochemistry, Kurt Krause. The… Read more Audio

A new study has proven that cats - unlike dogs - don't avoid strangers who refuse to help their owners. Panellists Ruth Money and Eli Matthewson share what they have been thinking about. Read more Audio

Wellington City councillor Tamatha Paul weighs in over fears women are unsafe on Wellington’s central city streets at night. Read more Audio

Wellington City councillor Tamatha Paul discusses growing concerns over the safety of Wellington at night. There are calls for a voucher system to be introduced to provide a stimulus boost for the… Read more Audio

A Massey University study on attitudes towards taking the vaccine - we speak to the lead author of the study Dr Jagadish Thaker. Auckland councillor Efeso Collins wants the TVNZ/Screentime reality… Read more Audio

The New York Times has pulled back from running and moderating it's Cooking Community Facebook group. Panellists Michele A'Court and Stephen Jacobi share what they have been thinking about. Read more Audio