Chris Wikaira
The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Chris Wikaira (Part 2)
A formal process to extend central and local government terms to four years is now under way.
Local Government New Zealand, which is driving the bid, said it would ask the government to conduct a… Audio
The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Chris Wikaira (Part 1)
The New Zealand Property Investors Federation says landlords should wait to see if National wins October's election before shelling out on their rentals to bring them up to new heating standards.
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What panellists have been thinking
'I've been thinking' with panellists Nalini Baruch and Chris Wikaira. Audio
Story of the day with Rob Kelly
Tennis player Novak Djokovic has been disqualified from the US Open for hitting a ball at a line judge. It's not the first time a sportsperson has lost their cool when things aren't going their way… Audio
NZ-made: Rescuing carpets from landfill
The Panel speaks to Morgan Keating Marr from 'Mumma Jos' as part of its weekly segment on New Zealand-made products. Audio
Kiwi drivers sitting on learner and restricted licences - report
The Panel discusses why so many Kiwis haven't moved to their full licence. Audio
NZ First propose Universal Family Benefit
The Panel is joined by Rosemary du Plessis - Adjunct Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Canterbury. Audio
HRC targets anti-Asian sentiment with campaign
There's been an increase in racism against Asian New Zealanders since the Covid-19 pandemic began, says the Human Rights Commission. Audio
Today in music history
Today in music history: US singer Kim Carnes was born on this day in 1945. Audio
Up to 750 jobs to go at Warehouse
It's been revealed today that a proposed restructure of The Warehouse stores will cost between 500 and 750 jobs. Audio
Melbourne resident discusses mandatory masks
The Panel talks to Melbourne resident Melissa Bruorton about the new requirement for residents to wear masks. Audio
Proposed $3000 quarantine fee debated
Human Rights lawyer Michael Bott joins The Panel to discuss the prospect of a $3000 fee for each adult in managed isolation. Audio
The Panel with Chris Wikaira & Chamanthie Sinhalage-Fonseka (Part 2)
HRC targets anti-Asian sentiment with campaign. NZ First proposes Universal Family benefit.Kiwi drivers sitting on learner/restricted licences - report. NZ-made: Rescuing carpets from landfill. Audio
The Panel with Chris Wikaira & Chamanthie Sinhalage-Fonseka (Part 1)
Proposed $3000 quarantine fee debated. Melbourne resident discusses mandatory masks. Up to 750 jobs to go at Warehouse. Audio
What the panellists have been thinking about
Panellists Chris Wikaira and Chamanthie Sinhalage-Fonseka share what they have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day with Caitlin Cherry
New technology that helps our lives: shoes that vacuum, and a massaging robot. Audio
Will developing the rail network kick-start the economy?
Brad Olsen, Senior Economist at Infometrics discusses the notion that spending on the rail network will help stimulate the economy post Covid 19. Audio
Media funding changes inevitable
Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Victoria University, Dr Peter Thompson, joins the discussion on moves to get tech giants to share revenue it gets from using Australian media to Stuff… Audio
Is writing letters the answer to toxic social media
A New York columnist has found that reading her grandparents love letters has been an antidote to the barrage of social media bad news and misinformation. Audio
Calls for police to shut down "illegal" checkpoints
A Northland MP has called for police to close down "illegal" Tai Tokerau Border Control checkpoints in Kaikohe - however Te Punaha Matatini's Andrew Sporle says Maori and Pacific populations could be… Audio
