The Panel

Shingles, internet payments and QCs. Read more Audio

Business leader Peter Fa'afiu is in Auckland and writer Rosemary McLeod is in the RNZ Wellington studio. Read more

The phrase apparently goes back to an advertisement on May 4 1979. Now, today's date is known around the world as Star Wars day.  Read more Audio

Patsy Holt is running her first marathon, at the age of 75, to raise money to support stroke affected children. Her 2 year old Granddaughter has suffered a series of strokes. Patsy calls her brave… Read more Audio

Rotorua's controversial Mudtopia festival has lost its financing, after the local council voted to stop funding it. The festival has been dogged with problems and a report says its too financially… Read more Audio

The panelists debate the latest self-care trend "forest bathing". It was nothing to do with water, nudity or bathing, it's all about immersing yourself in nature.  Read more Audio

We return to the question of low paid workers and ask what the knock-on effects are of increasing wages. We answer listener questions about the Midwives march yesterday. Read more Audio

The animal welfare organisation SAFE is advertising for two roles, and has stipulated that the applicants will be vegans.  Read more Audio

Energy minister Megan Woods says the petrol market is not working for consumers, after meeting with BP executives over the company's pricing tactics. BP stands by its actions but the minister isn't… Read more Audio

The Government announced today it has a $100 million plan to tackle homelessness in New Zealand. The plan consists of 1500 extra places for people to stay and supporting the services of Housing… Read more Audio