The Panel

Australia's relationship with the Pacific Islands is eroding by the soundbite - with deputy prime minister Michael McCormack the latest to commit an offensive faux pas. Journalist Michael Field joins… Read more Audio

The government has unveiled a bold new strategy aiming to drastically lower the number of Maori in prison. Lawyer and youth justice advocate Kingi Snelgar joins us to discuss whether these are… Read more Audio

What the Panellists Karlo Mila and Bernard Hickey have been thinking about. Audio

So THE Ohio State University has put in a trademark application to protect its brand. By trademarking the word "the". Basically they're looking to launch a new collection of University clothing solely… Read more Audio

Today's panellists are the Pasifika writer, poet, and programme director of the Mana Moana Experience Karlo Mila, and the journalist and Newsroom Pro managing editor Bernard Hickey

The spiritual emptiness of pre-packaged meal kits. Audio

Newshub's chief news officer Hal Crawford says the fourth estate desperately needs to find a new business model. Peter Thompson from Victoria University joins us to discuss. Audio

The Public Service Association is questioning Inland Revenue's use of psychometric testing in assessing prospective employees. Employment consultant Chris Eilers joins us to explain what these tests… Read more Audio

What's your worst ever email faux pas? Audio

The war of words between statistics minister James Shaw and leader of the opposition Simon Bridges is heating up, as Bridges continues to question the credibility of Stats NZ following the botched… Read more Audio