The Panel for Thursday 3 May 2018

3:48 PM.We find the answers to any queries you can think up. Today a question from Jennifer about Prince William and his heirs, a query from Justine about pirates and a question about RNZ reception.  Read more Audio

3:53 PM.Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Story of the day we revisit yesterday's discussion about emails and also discuss the acronym IMHO.  Read more Audio

4:07 PM.A plan to re-enter Pike River Mine is expected to be announced today. International technical advisors have been meeting in Greymouth to figure out a plan.  Read more Audio

4:09 PM.Midwives have marched through Wellington today to deliver a pay equity petition to parliament. It calls for the Ministry of Health to support funding for the profession, as it struggles to keep up… Read more Audio

4:13 PM.The discussion continues around the methamphetamine crisis, following yesterday's news that high school students were given a pamphlet entitled "10 ways to keep well if using meth".  Read more Audio

4:26 PM.New Caledonia will vote on whether to remain part of France at the end of this year.  Read more Audio

4:34 PM.The panelists discuss an opinion piece about how people talk to their digital assistants - Siri, Alexa and the like. The author says how rude or polite people are to these electronic assistants says a… Read more Audio

4:45 PM.A private fireworks display stumped Aucklanders last night, with many wondering what the cause of celebration was.  Read more Audio

4:48 PM.We dive back into the discussion about the shortage of tradies around the country. Yesterday HOBANZ CEO Roger Levie told us the lack of construction workers is a big hurdle for Phil Twyford to… Read more Audio

4:52 PM.New evidence suggests there may be an easy and cheap remedy for chronic inflammatory conditions. A daily does of baking soda in water could reduce inflammation in autoimmune disease like rheumatoid… Read more Audio