Liam Hehir
The blame game begins in the National party
To discuss if there will there be finger-pointing and people playing the blame game, Māni Dunlop spoke to the conservative political commentator, Liam Hehir. Audio
A gaggle of geese has taken over Rotorua's lake front
A gaggle of geese has taken over the lake front in Rotorua, meaning traffic is held up and they're making a big mess on the footpaths! Audio
NZers want more small political parties in Parliament
New Zealanders are keen to see more parties represented in Parliament, but the odds are stacked against the smaller political players. Audio
Today in music history: Ray Charles was born in 1930
Today in music history Ray Charles was born in 1930. Audio
Businesses warned about shaming thieves by displaying photos
Businesses are being told that it's not a good idea to publicly shame shoplifters by putting photos of them up in their stores. Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and Liam Hehir (Part 2)
After three deaths in a week on New Zealand farms, Worksafe Agriculture sector lead, Al McCone talks to The Panel about how risks can be minimised. New Zealanders are keen to see more parties… Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and Liam Hehir (Part 1)
The Panel looks back at how last night's leaders debate was run. Former broadcaster Ian Johnstone talks to The Panel about how the role of host has changed over the years. There's a call for Air New… Audio
What panellists Sue Bradford and Liam Hehir have been thinking
What panellists Sue Bradford and Liam Hehir are thinking. Audio
Horses overrun Ōpōtiki post lockdown
The small town of Ōpōtiki in the Bay of Plenty is being "overrun" with wandering horses. Audio
Call for 'intergenerational debate' over govt debt
The Panel talks to independent economist Cameron Bagrie about the need for an "intergenerational debate" as to how the country will deal with its debt. Audio
The health benefits of music
The ABC in Australia has reported that a study has found that that listening to Mozart may reduce the frequency of seizures for some people with epilepsy. Audio
Calls for more diversity in NZ's food writers industry
The Panel talks to food writer Ashia Ismail-Singer about the lack of diversity in New Zealand's food writing industry. Audio
Today in music history
Today in music history in 1959: Billie Holiday died in a New York City hospital from cirrhosis of the liver after years of alcohol abuse, aged 43. Audio
Friday mailbag
Topics include: fly tipping; the usage of the word "Karen"; whether tickling is a good thing to do; and not having a credit card. Audio
Rates rise in Auckland prompts debate
The Panel is joined by local government and public sector specialist Dr Andy Asquith from Massey University. Audio
National unveils $31bn infrastructure policy
National has announced plans for what she calls "the biggest infrastructure package" in New Zealand's history. Audio
The Panel with Sue Kedgeley and Liam Hehir (Part 1)
National unveils $31bn infrastructure policy; Rates rise in Auckland prompts debate; Friday mailbag. Audio
The Panel with Sue Kedgeley and Liam Hehir (Part 2)
Focus on NZ Super Fund; Concerns over 'whiteness' of NZ's food industry writers; The health benefits of music; Horses overrun Opotiki post lockdown. Audio
What the panellists have been thinking about
Panellists Sue Kedgley and Liam Hehir share what they have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day with Caitlin Cherry
US teens are using Covid-19 masks to their advantage to buy alcohol, as Caitlin Cherry reports. Audio