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The Panel features a range of panellists from across the opinion spectrum, together with an interesting mix of experts, leaders, and locals.
Monday to Friday, 6pm - 7:30pm, plus a Wednesday Politics Panel 7.30pm - 8pm
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Politicians again running foul of copyright?
A video of Simon Bridges and Chris Bishop singing popular songs in a car has raised questions about whether they're breaking copyright by using the music in what could be perceived as political… Read more Audio
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Are Kiwibuild homes value for money?
2 Oct 2018CoreLogic analysts say buyers will save $90,000 or so by buying KiwiBuild houses - but could that cost-cut compromise the homes' quality? Roger Levie from HOBANZ joins us to discuss. Audio
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FBI forces suspect to unlock phone using facial ID
2 Oct 2018A 28 year-old man suspected of child abuse has been forced to unlock his phone using facial ID - thought to be the first time this has happened. Audio
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Teachers' Union says conditions must be addressed
2 Oct 2018The PPTA has rejected the government's latest pay offer, emphasising that the issue is about both pay and improving working conditions Audio
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The Panel with Ben Thomas and Niki Bezzant (Part 2)
2 Oct 2018In a recent Paul McCartney interview he says it was the only song he ever wrote that John Lennon praised. He says he would pay Lennon complinents, but only ever got one back. What the Panelists Ben… Read more Audio
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The Panel with Ben Thomas and Niki Bezzant (Part 1)
2 Oct 2018The PPTA has rejected the government's latest pay offer, emphasising that the issue is about both pay and improving working conditions. A 28 year-old man suspected of child abuse has been forced to… Read more Audio
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Story of the day for 2 October 2018
2 Oct 2018The future of our cashless society and our stalling internet use. Audio
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Pre-Panel & One Quick Question
2 Oct 2018How do sea mammals survive without drinking sea water? What sorts of gas to people use to knock people out in order to burgle them (don't go getting any ideas, listeners)? And why doesn't TradeMe have… Read more Audio
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The Panel, Tuesday October 2nd
2 Oct 2018Today's panellists are the PR consultant and well-regarded craft beer Tweeter Ben Thomas, and the food and nutrition writer and speaker Niki Bezzant
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Young mother left fearing for her life
The NZ Herald reports today on a young mother left fearing for her life after being threatened with beheading. Audio
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Petrol price rise
1 Oct 2018Bernard Hickey told us on The Panel last week that petrol could hit $2.50. Today Shamubell Yacoub reckons $2.70 by early next year. Audio
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Is the housing market in a symbiotic sweet spot?
1 Oct 2018September ended with "national all-time high" average house asking prices - but vendors insist it's both a great time to buy, AND a great time to sell. Have we hit a supply-and-demand sweet spot, or… Read more Audio
The Panel
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