The Panel

Does the Rugby Union pay to use stadiums? Are "around" and "about" interchangeable? And why is receipt paper so flimsy? Audio

A listener writes in questioning what value "the news" brings to society, citing the lack of uplifting news. Do they have a point, and should the news media be looking to highlight the positive that… Read more Audio

The cow that attacked two people in South Auckland yesterday has been put down, leading some to question whether such an action was justified. Audio

Joseph Parker's closed session for Maori and Pasifika boys and their fathers has now been opened to all students - but was there a problem in the first place? Audio

Don Brash joins the panel after an invitation with his reaction to speak at Massey University was rescinded, with vice-chancellor Jan Thomas citing the threat of violence from protestors Audio

Do we have movie stars like we used to? Audio

Facebook has asked large U.S. banks to share detailed financial information about their customers, including card transactions and cheque account balances, as part of an effort to offer new services… Read more Audio

The Advertising Standards Authority's Complaints Board has found that a TV ad for the new caramelised white chocolate Toffee Pops biscuit from Griffins is not racist. Audio

A big rise in the number of New Zealanders being housed in motels because they have nowhere to live. New Ministry of Social Development figures show 9245 emergency housing grants were given out… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister has launched Trade For All. ? "A marketing gig," says Simon Bridges, "yet another working group on top of I think it's 135 at the moment, isn't the answer." Audio

The Prime Minister says there are no conflicts of interest between New Zealand First Ministers or MPs and the inquiry into the process used to appoint Deputy Police Commissioner Wally Haumaha. Audio