The Panel

New research has revealed plants don't like to be touched. The study by the University of Melbourne found touching from humans, animals, insects and even other plants can stunt their growth.  Read more Audio

Prime Minister Theresa May has delayed the vote on her Brexit deal until January. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has tabled a no confidence motion.  Read more Audio

The Government has confirmed the referendum on recreational cannabis use will be binding. It's part of the confidence and supply agreement between the Greens and Labour. The question will be asked at… Read more Audio

Rapper Lil Jon has released a new Christmas song, hoping to tap into the lucrative market of holiday music. But how lucrative is it in the age of streaming? We ask the panelists what their favourite… Read more Audio

The Government has confirmed the referendum on recreational cannabis use will be binding. It's part of the confidence and supply agreement between the Greens and Labour. The question will be asked at… Read more Audio

Today's story is a tale of a not-particularly-cruel but certainly very unusual punishment. Read more Audio

We find the answers to any queries you can think up. Today we answered Oliver's question about surrogates, Steve's query about traffic lights, and Allen's one about mercedes.  Read more Audio

Today Megan Whelan presents The Panel. She is joined by Gary McCormick, the poet and radio presenter, and columnist and author Rosemary McLeod. 

Company Vitamin Water has announced it will give away $100,000 to someone who can survive a year without using a smartphone. An old fashion landline is allowed. Read more Audio

It's now well into summer so we have consulted dermatologist Dr Louise Reiche to debunk common sunburn remedies. Meanwhile the annual debate over the strength and efficacies of sunscreen has… Read more Audio

A 24-year-old Kerikeri man managed to free himself from the jaws of a shark in Northland this weekend. Kevin Lloyd was spearfishing when he was attacked by a 2.1 metre mako shark. Kevin joins The… Read more Audio

What the panellists Heather Roy and Scott Campbell want to talk about. Read more Audio