The Panel

Alert level changes in Auckland are not helping to get more people through the doors at the CBD's hospitality outlets. Vivace owner, Mandy Lusk explains to The Panel what's been happening. Audio

What panellists Alexia Russell and Chris Field are thinking. Audio

There's been a real to do in the Welsh town of Aberhosan where the wifi has been turning off every morning at 7am. A crack team of engineers were called in and they solved the case - it was an old TV… Read more Audio

A gaggle of geese has taken over the lake front in Rotorua, meaning traffic is held up and they're making a big mess on the footpaths! Audio

Porirua Mayor, Anita Baker, steps back from using Facebook as she sees it has become a toxic free for all. She talks to The Panel about the social media platform's descent into a place where… Read more Audio

New Zealanders are keen to see more parties represented in Parliament, but the odds are stacked against the smaller political players. Audio

After three deaths in a week on New Zealand farms, Worksafe Agriculture sector lead, Al McCone talks to The Panel about how risks can be minimised. Audio

Today in music history Ray Charles was born in 1930. Audio

Businesses are being told that it's not a good idea to publicly shame shoplifters by putting photos of them up in their stores. Audio

There's a call for Air New Zealand to follow the initiative of other airlines who are offering the opportunity for people to enjoy the scenery and flight experience without actually going anywhere… Read more Audio