The Panel

The National Party policy unveiled proposing a large GST refund scheme for businesses badly affected by COVID-19 gets widespread support. Infometrics economist Brad Olsen talks about why its so… Read more Audio

Wellington Zoo has reached a "huge milestone" after successfully hatching 13 Goliath bird-eating tarantulas. It's the first zoo in Australasia to breed the species. However, as Amelia Langford finds… Read more Audio

Cannabis referendum details fail to fire up debate or register on people's radars as they cope with COVID-19 lock down and an immediate uncertain economic future. Audio

Some travellers who's trips have been cancelled are not seeing a full refund, but Flight Centre has reneged on its initial refusal to give money back. Jessica Wilson from Consumer NZ explains what… Read more Audio

There are reports that anti-Asian sentiment has increased as COVID-19 hit New Zealand. Mai Chen talks about the realities of racism in NZ directly related to the virus's origins. Audio

Concerns have been raised about Māori health issues not being heard at Parliaments Epidemic Response Committee. Audio

AUT Professor of Tourism, Michael Lueck, says tourism has an opportunity to reshape itself for the domestic market and renew its focus on sustainability. Audio

Jacinda Ardern makes history by being the first NZ PM to sit in on an Australian national cabinet meeting. We speak to, about how Australia feels about a trans-Tasman bubble being formed. Audio