The Panel

The idea that won't go away went in front of Auckland's council today. Our panellists weigh in with their thoughts on the idea, and how it might be received. Audio

The Melbourne Cup kicks off in half an hour, amid unseasonal, torrential rain in Australia's second-largest city. What the Panelists Moira Lawler and Chris Wikaira want to talk about. Voters in the… Read more Audio

The idea that won't go away went in front of Auckland's council today. Our panellists weigh in with their thoughts on the idea, and how it might be received. The Children's Commissioner is telling the… Read more Audio

We find the answers to any queries you can think up. Audio

A case of phony cancer treatment, plus an update on all the songs President Trump is not allowed to use. Audio

Today's panellists are the communications specialist and former journalist Chris Wikaira, and LifeWise chief executive Moira Lawler

Public sentiment against fireworks seems to be gaining traction, with convincing arguments being made by animal rights activists in particular. Bianka Atlas from the Companion Animal Council joins the… Read more Audio

Emergency departments are offering patients vouchers for private clinics to steer them away, with the Waitemata DHB alone handing out more than 1,000 a month according to a New Zealand Herald… Read more Audio

What the Panelists Catherine Robertson and Alan McElroy want to talk about. Audio

Australian airline Qantas is coming under public pressure to emulate its competitor Virgin in giving war veterans preferential boarding rights and reading acknowledgments of their service in-flight. Audio

New Caledonia has decided to stay part of la belle France. Audio

New recordings emerged today of a conversation between Simon Bridges, Paula Bennett and the embattled MP Jami-Lee Ross. The tape will surely set beltway tongues wagging, but are people starting to… Read more Audio