The Panel

Is advertising butchering the English language? The mangling of correct grammar in baffling slogans is known as 'language DJing' in the industry.  Read more Audio

Auckland mayor Phil Goff has delayed talk of a waterfront stadium for the city for the next decade at least. He's delivered the council 10-year budget, with none of the money allocated to a stadium. 

ACT Party candidate for Northcote, Stephen Berry, wants to build a new six-lane motorway with a bridge over the harbour at Pt Chevalier. Read more Audio

Housing minister Phil Twyford has said he won't support state-sponsored gentrification after residents raised concerned about affordable housing in their area.  Read more Audio

It's been decided by the government that eradication of cattle disease Mycoplasma Bovis will be attempted. We discuss what this means for farmers emotionally and financially.  Read more Audio

Europe is planning on banning single-use plastics like cutlery, straw and cotton buds to stop ocean contamination. The proposal needs approval of all EU states and European Parliament. Read more Audio

Triple-murderer and rapist Hayden Poulter has been granted parole. He is serving three life sentences for murders in 1996, plus an attempted murder and rape. He will be GPS monitored for five years… Read more Audio

The government has launched a major review of the health system, including DHBs, primary and community-based care as well as mental health and addiction.  Read more Audio

Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Story of the day to day is about K Pop band BTS making a music industry record.  Read more Audio

We find the answers to any queries you can think up. Today we answered Di's question about noise, Barry's one about heaters and a query about plants.  Read more Audio