The Panel

New evidence suggests there may be an easy and cheap remedy for chronic inflammatory conditions. A daily does of baking soda in water could reduce inflammation in autoimmune disease like rheumatoid… Read more Audio

We dive back into the discussion about the shortage of tradies around the country. Yesterday HOBANZ CEO Roger Levie told us the lack of construction workers is a big hurdle for Phil Twyford to… Read more Audio

A private fireworks display stumped Aucklanders last night, with many wondering what the cause of celebration was.  Read more Audio

The panelists discuss an opinion piece about how people talk to their digital assistants - Siri, Alexa and the like. The author says how rude or polite people are to these electronic assistants says a… Read more Audio

New Caledonia will vote on whether to remain part of France at the end of this year.  Read more Audio

The discussion continues around the methamphetamine crisis, following yesterday's news that high school students were given a pamphlet entitled "10 ways to keep well if using meth".  Read more Audio

Midwives have marched through Wellington today to deliver a pay equity petition to parliament. It calls for the Ministry of Health to support funding for the profession, as it struggles to keep up… Read more Audio

A plan to re-enter Pike River Mine is expected to be announced today. International technical advisors have been meeting in Greymouth to figure out a plan.  Read more Audio

Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Story of the day we revisit yesterday's discussion about emails and also discuss the acronym IMHO.  Read more Audio