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What panellists have been thinking
What panellists Michelle Langstone and Pattrick Smellie have been thinking. Audio
Today in Music History
This week in 1985, Peking Man 'Room that Echoes' was number one in the New Zealand charts. Audio
The Panel with Lynda Hallinan and Pattrick Smellie (Part 2)
Housing market: Bold action required, says ANZ; Google report downplays YouTube role in extremism; Two icons in Masterton playground finally removed; Mystery of disappearing prawns. Audio
The Panel with Lynda Hallinan and Pattrick Smellie (Part 1)
Ihumātao: Deal struck between government and Fletchers; Vaccine Strategy rollout announced today; Avocado Rescue: Two teens rescuing avocados from waste. Audio
What the panellists have been thinking
What panellists Lynda Hallinan and Pattrick Smellie have been thinking about. Audio
Full stops in written communication deemed to be aggressive
Full stops in written communication are now seen as a sign of aggression. The Panel speaks to author Catherine Robertson about how written language would look sans full stop. Audio
Talk of a wealth tax being an easy way to fund covid crisis
Wealth tax appears to be off the political radar in the lead up to the election but advocates say its a guaranteed way to pay for the covid crisis. Tax expert Terry Baucher joins the Panel to talk… Audio
NZers willing to pay more for appliances IF they last longer
A Consumer NZ survey has found that New Zealanders are willing to pay more for appliances IF they last longer. Consumer Chief Executive Jon Duffy joins the Panel to discuss. Audio
Today in music history - In 2004 Laura Branigan died
Today in music history: In 2004 Laura Branigan died Audio
Republican convention is slogan filled and very shouty
The first night of the Republican National Convention in the US has been noted for its volume and slogans rather than for any substantial policy announcements. Audio
Some financially hit by covid crisis can't access kiwisaver to pay bills
Some who've been hit hard financially by the COVID crisis are concerned about not being able to access kiwisaver to pay their bills. Massey Business school professor Claire Matthews talks about the… Audio
Lockdown fatigue hitting in with team of 5million getting tetchy
New research has found the team of 5 million are going through lockdown fatigue and are more anxious about having restrictions imposed. Psychologist Dr Dougal Sutherland talks about why the second… Audio
The Panel with Teuila Fuatai and Pattrick Smellie (Part 2)
NZers willing to pay more for appliances IF they last longer; Talk of a wealth tax being an easy way to fund covid crisis; Full stops in written communication deemed to be aggressive. Audio
The Panel with Teuila Fuatai and Pattrick Smellie (Part 1)
Lockdown fatigue hitting in with team of 5million getting tetchy; Some financially hit by covid crisis can't access kiwisaver to pay bills; Republican convention is slogan filled and very shouty. Audio
What panellists Teuila Fuatai and Pattrick Smellie have been th
"I've been thinking' with panellists Teuila Fuatai and Pattrick Smellie. Audio
Story of the day with Amelia Langford
Amelia Langford talks penguins with The Panel, in particular a Penguin Parade. Audio
Plant husbans
Most of us are familiar with the phrase 'house husband' but what about 'plant husband'? The Panel discusses the trend for house plants and their growing presence on social media. Audio
Funding for flood-struck Far North
The government today pledged over $26 million dollars for flood resilience and critical roading in the Far North. Audio
Covid-19: The pros and cons of the CovidCard
The Panel weighs in on the prospect of a 'CovidCard' and is joined by Auckland University Professor of Physics Richard Easther. Audio
Today in music history: Hirini Melbourne born
Today in music history, Māori composer and singer Hirini (Sid) Melbourne was born in 1949. Audio
