The Panel

What the Panellists Rodney Hide and Ali Mau have been thinking. Audio

A new product is causing controversy online, makeup for your entire body. What's the message this sends to people? Ali Ventura discusses the arguments. Read more Audio

Wallace Chapman is joined by Rodney Hide, former Act Party leader, and Ali Mau, Executive Producer at Stuff and columnist. 

A person has died while riding a Lime e-scooter in Auckland last night. Lime Scooters confirmed they have been in contact with police and the 59-year-old victim's family.  Read more Audio

The Prime Minsiter has said there will be a Government building programme next year but she can't guarantee that Kiwibuild will be a part of it.  Read more Audio

There have been concern from parents and those in the community about some schools not allowing students to go until any outstanding fees or donations are paid up.  Read more Audio

What is your favourite superhero film? Why? Audio

The big screen Batman turns 30 and so its a good time to celebrate some of those Batpeople that have come and gone ever since Gotham City's favourite son graced the big screen in Tim Burtons noir… Read more Audio

The gender-reveal cake gained traction in 2009 with reality TV stars and everyday couples cutting open cakes dyed pink or blue - which apparently denotes sexuality. But no more! The gimmick is waning.

The government will introduce a bank deposit guarantee scheme, to give customers better protection if their bank was to go under. It is part of the review of the Reserve Bank Act. Read more Audio

Senior National MP Amy Adams will retire from politics at the 2020 election. Just 45 minutes later, a second National MP, Alastair Scott, also announced he'd also be retiring at the election. Read more Audio