The Panel

South Auckland councillor, Efeso Collins, tells The Panel the area needs more youth workers to guide the area's young men who are following paths to gangs and violence. Audio

Ministry of Education figures show a rise in the number of teenagers leaving school with no qualifications. The Panel talks to President of the Secondary Principal's Association, Deidre Shea, about… Read more Audio

Today in music history, in 1975 Queen started a nine week run at number one on the UK singles chart with Bohemian Rhapsody. Audio

Black Friday will be on November 27 with NZ retailers saying the US tradition of a day of bargains proving popular here as well. Audio

High density housing projects in Christchurch are crowding already busy streets and causing problems for communities. The Panel speaks to Urban Strategist and Director of The Urban Advisory, Greer… Read more Audio

The Māori midwife in Hawke's Bay who filmed the uplift of a newborn from its mother, Jean Te Huia, joins The Panel to talk about the Oranga Tamariki report out today recommending a transfer of power… Read more Audio

What panellists Nalini Baruch and Gary McCormick have been thinking. Audio

Amelia Langford delves into the history of the 'weekend' and how Saint Monday and football helped it evolve. Audio

More women are being encouraged to engage with trades and take up apprenticeships to find work. The Panel speaks to Apprenticeship Training Trust Chief Executive, Helen Stephens about the drive. Audio

BNZ is closing 38 branches over the next seven months. Director of academic programmes at Massey's Business School Dr Claire Matthews talks to the Panel about the changing face of banking. Audio