The Panel

Essential oils have been banned from an Auckland primary school after a parent threatened legal action, pointing out that his child's asthma could be triggered by the oils. Author and food and… Read more Audio

A controversial bylaw comes into effect in Tauranga today, making it illegal for people to beg or sleep rough within five metres of a shop. Audio

Living wage, superannuation and the minimum wage are all increasing today - meaning an extra $50 per week for our lowest paid people. But will it make enough of a difference? Annie Newman from Living… Read more Audio

Do you have a hair-raising dental experience? Tell us about it. Audio

When Girl Guides first started selling cookies, Mount Everest still hadn't been climbed. Now, after more than 60 years, the Guides might've sold their last pack of biscuits. Audio

The Opportunities Party's founder Gareth Morgan has resigned from The Opportunities Party. Audio

More and more adults are doing their own dentistry work - sometimes using pliers and power drills - because they can't afford the real thing. Dr Assil Russell is the founder of Revive a Smile and… Read more Audio

Living wage, superannuation and the minimum wage are all increasing today - meaning an extra $50 per week for our lowest paid people. But will it make enough of a difference? Annie Newman from Living… Read more Audio

More and more adults are doing their own dentistry work - sometimes using pliers and power drills - because they can't afford the real thing. Dr Assil Russell is the founder of Revive a Smile and… Read more Audio

What the Panelists Emma Espiner and Peter Elliott have been thinking about. Audio

It would appear accolades don't really impress Robert Smith too much. His band The Cure has been inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Audio

Have a peaceful weekend. The Panelists this Monday 1 April 2019 are actor and presenter Peter Elliott, and social commentator Emma Espiner.