Niki Bezzant
The Panel with Ben Thomas and Niki Bezzant (Part 2)
In a recent Paul McCartney interview he says it was the only song he ever wrote that John Lennon praised. He says he would pay Lennon complinents, but only ever got one back. What the Panelists Ben… Audio
The Panel with Ben Thomas and Niki Bezzant (Part 1)
The PPTA has rejected the government's latest pay offer, emphasising that the issue is about both pay and improving working conditions. A 28 year-old man suspected of child abuse has been forced to… Audio
Calls to ban energy drinks for kids
A senior doctor in the UK says it's time to ban the sale of energy to children. He argues it would help tackle two major issues in British society - obesity and mental health problems. So could this… Audio
Food: unfulfilling frauds
Today a diet-related disease symposium has been held in Wellington, featuring global and New Zealand-specific views. On that theme the panelists discuss the latest food news. Audio
More blankets this winter
Bernie Harfleet is an artist involved in the project Give A Kid A Blanket, he returns to The Panel to tell us how many blankets the project gave out to those in need this winter compared to the last… Audio
Nigel Farage in New Zealand
Former Ukip leader Nigel farage will speak at an event in New Zealand tonight. He faced protests when we arrived in Australia. He'll be speaking, among other things, about Brexit. Audio
Panel Says
What the Panelists Niki Bezzant and Neil Miller want to talk about. Niki talks about fast fashion and Neil discusses polytechnics. Audio
Stepping out: how much walking do we have to do?
Many scientists now believe the '10,000 steps a day' target is an arbitrary figure, despite the fact it has now become part of many fitness goals. Audio
Money week, Gambling Harm Awareness Week
It's Money week and Gambling Harm Awareness Week. We gamble away $2.2 billion a year; the big savings plan for some people is to rely on pokie machines! Audio
Meka Whaitiri investigation
Suspended minister Meka Whaitiri won't return to parliament this week while an investigation looks into her alleged man-handling of a staff member. Audio
Mercy missions
The decision by the Prime Minister to use the 757 plane comes after the Government declined to assist kiwi Abby Hartley, who is sick in Bali. Other questions are being raised about Simon Bridges'… Audio
Refugee quota confusion - double or not?
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has caused confusion over whether our refugee quota will be doubled, seemingly contradicting the Government's plan, saying a commitment was never made. Audio
The problems in Nauru
Continuing with the discussion around Nauru, it has been described by The Guardian as a nation in democratic freefall. The Australian-run asylum seeker camps are front and centre. Audio
Ardern's special trip to Nauru
There's been a lot of attention on the Prime Minister's choice to go to Nauru later than the rest of the delegation for the Pacific Island Forum, on the Air Force 757 at a cost of around $80,000. Audio
The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Neil Miller (Part 2)
Many scientists now believe the '10,000 steps a day' target is an arbitrary figure, despite the fact it has now become part of many fitness goals. Some say for those who are unwell, 10,000 steps may… Audio
The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Neil Miller (Part 1)
There's been a lot of attention on the Prime Minister's choice to go to Nauru later than the rest of the delegation for the Pacific Island Forum, on the Air Force 757 at a cost of around $80,000. It's… Audio
Some bite-sized portions of news
Moccona has changed its instant recipe and it's not to everyone's taste. Audio
Alexandra Rural Community Patrol
The Alexandra Rural Community Patrol got less funding than it asked for from the local community board in the latest funding round, with some members questioning whether the patrol actually serves a… Audio
The merits of private and public companies
Tesla's Elon Musk wants to buy the publicly-listed company back, saying public accountability and media scrutiny can hold back forward-thinking companies. Investment commentator Brian Gaynor joins us… Audio
