Chris Wikaira
Should NZ join lands of forever summer?
As the European Union tries to move away from daylight saving time, the panellists discuss whether New Zealand should do the same. Audio
No smoking gun in banking review, but room for improvement
A report into culture and conduct at New Zealand's banks paints a murky picture, even if it lacks the outrageousness of the Royal Commission of Inquiry in Australia. NZ Herald business editor at large… Audio
Smoking ban in cars mooted
The Children's Commissioner is telling the government to follow the lead of the UK, South Africa and Australia, and immediately ban smoking in cars with children in them. Audio
Auckland waterfront stadium idea goes before council
The idea that won't go away went in front of Auckland's council today. Our panellists weigh in with their thoughts on the idea, and how it might be received. Audio
The Panel with Moira Lawler and Chris Wikaira (Part 2)
The Melbourne Cup kicks off in half an hour, amid unseasonal, torrential rain in Australia's second-largest city. What the Panelists Moira Lawler and Chris Wikaira want to talk about. Voters in the… Audio
The Panel with Moira Lawler and Chris Wikaira (Part 1)
The idea that won't go away went in front of Auckland's council today. Our panellists weigh in with their thoughts on the idea, and how it might be received. The Children's Commissioner is telling the… Audio
Young mother left fearing for her life
The NZ Herald reports today on a young mother left fearing for her life after being threatened with beheading. Audio
Petrol price rise
Bernard Hickey told us on The Panel last week that petrol could hit $2.50. Today Shamubell Yacoub reckons $2.70 by early next year. Audio
Is the housing market in a symbiotic sweet spot?
September ended with "national all-time high" average house asking prices - but vendors insist it's both a great time to buy, AND a great time to sell. Have we hit a supply-and-demand sweet spot, or… Audio
What are New Zealand values?
Winston Peters is calling for immigrants to prove they understand and respect "New Zealand values" - but he doesn't outline exactly what those values are. Expat Kiwi Andrew Boak lives in San Francisco… Audio
"Stairway to Heaven" back before the courts
Led Zeppelin may yet pay a price for Jimmy Page's famous riff, as representatives of the band Spirit take Led Zepp back to court, accusing them of stealing the famous "Stairway to Heaven" riff from… Audio
Children's commissioner wants more Maori perspective
Children's Commissioner Judge Andrew Becroft joins the panel to explain why he thinks the care and protection system needs greater emphasis on Maori perspectives, given the large number of Maori in… Audio
Greens pushing for sanction-free welfare
The Green Party wants the welfare system to be more compassionate - but with sanctions already down by a fifth, how much lower is it reasonable to go? Audio
The Panel with [insert guest names] (Part 2)
Led Zeppelin may yet pay a price for Jimmy Page's famous riff, as representatives of the band Spirit take Led Zepp back to court, accusing them of stealing the famous "Stairway to Heaven" riff from… Audio
The Panel with Chris Wikaira and Nadine Higgins (Part 1)
The Green Party wants the welfare system to be more compassionate - but with sanctions already down by a fifth, how much lower is it reasonable to go? Children's Commissioner Judge Andrew Becroft… Audio
CEOs bonuses
The CEO of the Irish airline Ryanair Michael O'Leary has turned down his annual bonus. He waived his bonus due to the pilot scheduling mix-up that led to a labour dispute and 20,000 flight… Audio
Changing Vic Uni's name
Victoria University in Wellington is looking at changing its name. Mainly because of all the other Victoria Universities around the world. However, there's a groundswell of opposition to the change… Audio
Doggos surpass cats on internet
At long last dogs are out-popularising cats on the internet. Along with that, dog lovers are creating their own words to go with their social media sharing. Words like doggo, woofer, pupper… Audio
