The Panel

Wellington has added Kilbirnie to a long list of areas in the capital with liquor bans in force. But is there a better way to curb harmful drinking? Alcohol policy expert Sally Casswell joins us with… Read more Audio

Total farmers' debt has crept up over $62 billion - and it's a big worry for the sector, and for the government. Audio

What the Panellists Andrew Hoggard and Mai Chen have been thinking. Audio

Treating celebrities like deities might be par for the course these days, but it was a different story back in the 19th century. Audio

More than a quarter of Hong Kong's population has taken to the streets to protest a new, controversial extradition bill. Autumn leaves might be beautiful, but they can definitely clog up a drain - as… Read more Audio

Total farmers' debt has crept up over $62 billion - and it's a big worry for the sector, and for the government. Wellington has added Kilbirnie to a long list of areas in the capital with liquor bans… Read more Audio

Today's panellists are Federated Farmers vice-president Andrew Hoggard, and Mai Chen, managing partner of law firm Chen Palmer

Is vaping the long-sought-after way to get more people away from cigarettes? Audio

A new report shows just 27 percent of forestry in the wider Wellington remains, with great swathes cut down to make room for urbanisation and farming. The report's author, Philippa Crisp, joins us to… Read more Audio

Yesterday, Dubliners commemorated Bloomsday - a celebration of the James Joyce novel Ulysses. Otago University Irish studies professor Sonja Tiernan joins us to explain how the day came to pass, and… Read more Audio

What do you remember about your first car? Audio

The government is considering banning all cars with less than a three-star safety rating. Motor Industry Association chief executive David Crawford joins us with his thoughts on the matter. Audio