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The Panel for Thursday 25 January 2018

  • One Quick Question for 25 January 2018

    3:50 PM.We find the answers to any queries you can think up. Today we answered A.R's question about body bags, Jess' query about ads and one about number plates.  Read more Audio

  • The Panel pre-show for 25 January 2018

    3:55 PM.Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Story of the day today includes an RNZ staff member's famous dog!  Read more Audio

  • The Panel with Peter Elliott and Catherine Robertson (Part 1)

    4:03 PM.Rocket Lab has announced its Humanity Star is in orbit - New Zealand's first satellite. It was launched on the compnay's Electron rocket which took off on Sunday. It's a reflective, carbon fibre… Read more Audio

  • The Panel with Peter Elliott and Catherine Robertson (Part 2)

    4:05 PM.Musician Sir Elton John has announced he'll stop touring after 2020. He'll retire after his upcoming three-year global tour after nearly 50 years on stage. His popularity hasn't waned over the years… Read more Audio

  • Man-made shooting stars

    transport

    4:08 PM.Rocket Lab has announced its Humanity Star is in orbit - New Zealand's first satellite. It was launched on the company's Electron rocket which took off on Sunday. Read more Audio

  • New employment laws

    law

    4:13 PM.The government has unveiled its changes to employment law, including new provisions to the 90-day trial period to protect employees. But for smaller businesses the law will remain the same. Read more Audio

  • Opining on gender

    4:26 PM. We look at an interview with psychology professor Jordan Peterson, whose opinions on gender, pay equity and female roles have received outrage and praise. The panelists debate his theories. Read more Audio

  • Elton's last hurrah

    music

    4:33 PM.Musician Sir Elton John has announced he'll stop touring after 2020. He'll retire after his upcoming three-year global tour after nearly 50 years on stage.  Read more Audio

  • The panelists bring their topics

    4:38 PM.What the Panelists Peter Elliott and Catherine Robertson want to talk about. Audio

  • Fibre - too much effort for its worth?

    technology

    4:44 PM.Dunedinites are fuming over the shoddy workmanship done by those installing fibre in their homes. Many are unimpressed with the way the installation process has gone, while others say their homes or… Read more Audio

  • What's happening in the cities

    Auckland Region

    4:49 PM.Wellingtonians are so unusually hot this summer the council has sent out tips for keeping cool!  Read more Audio

  • School uniforms - outdated?

    education

    4:56 PM.Yesterday we discussed the rising cost of public education after the news loan sharks were jumping on the back-to-school stress with high-interest loans. Today we revisit the topic with listener… Read more Audio

  • More feedback on campers

    law

    4:58 PM.The freedom campers story continues with more and more feedback from listeners. Many unhappy that so-called "self contained" campers are anything but, leaving behind unpleasant mess. Audio

  • Peter Elliott: More on motorbikes

    law

    4:59 PM.We continue our discussion with avid motorbike rider Pteer Elliott about the dangers of riding on our roads. A listeners asks us why motorcycle owners must pay such a high insurance fee compared with… Read more Audio

Today Jim Mora is joined by novelist Catherine Robertson and actor, writer and director Peter Elliott.