The Panel

Canterbury Anglicans are gathering today and tomorrow to vote on a new Bishop of Christchurch. The candidate will replace Victoria Matthews, who left the post in May.  Read more Audio

The number of New Zealanders taking antipsychotics went up almost 50 per cent between 2008 and 2015. But there's no evidence rates of psychosis have increased. Read more Audio

Vermont democrats have chosen transgender woman Christine Hallquist as their candidate for governor. It's the first time a major party has nominated a trans person for the role. Read more Audio

There's been outrage after a straight man was cast as Disney's first gay film character. Some say the role should have gone to an actual gay man but others believe any representation is a cause for… Read more Audio

What the Panelists Ali Jones and Mark Knoff-Thomas want to talk about. Audio

She was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1987; and Rolling Stone magazine ranked her as the Greatest Artist Of All Time. The panelists tell us their favourite… Read more Audio

What's in your fridge? Apparently some things shouldn't be in there. From tomatoes, to coffee and garlic, there are certain rules around what should be in the fridge and what should be in the pantry. 

American media has hit back at attacks from President Trump. More than 300 news outlets launched a campaign to promote free press to counter the jibes from Mr Trump.  Read more Audio

The Prime Minister and Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones announced today the establishment of a new independent infrastructure entity. It's hoped the new agency in place by late during 2019.  Read more Audio

New Zealand First is in the spotlight today over a contract MPs have signed that will require them to pay a fine if they are expelled or resign from caucus.  Read more Audio

New Zealand First is in the spotlight today over a contract MPs have signed that will require them to pay a fine if they are expelled or resign from caucus. The party's leader Winston Peters has… Read more Audio