Joining us on the Panel this morning are Chris Finlayson and Anna Fifield. Among other topics, they'll be discussing sympathy abroad for the Wellington Parliament protesters, struggling with the RATs, and when to get into EVs.

Joining us to discuss the impact Omicron has had on the flu season in the Northern Hemisphere - and how things are likely to play out in this country - is New Zealander Dr Richard Webby, who is an infectious diseases expert.

Radio Free Europe's Mike Eckel recently spent five days on the frontline in Verkhnotorestke, north of the separatist-held provincial capital of Donetsk. He's with us to discuss the tensions along the border and what's likely to happen next.

In his trailblazing new book, Frontal Fatigue: The Impact of Modern Life and Technology on Mental Illness, Dr Mark Rego examines why mental illness and stress are skyrocketing alongside technology.

International sports broadcaster Lavina Good is at the Winter Olympics in Beijing, where she has been working as part of the Olympic Broadcast Services team. Lavina joins the show for an update on the Games and her experience thus far.

A new study out of the University of Copenhagen claims to have demonstrated for the first time how it is possible for people with obesity to maintain long-term weight loss. Dr Ali Hill joins the show to discuss the study.

Author Frances Cook's new book on financial independence, Your Money, Your Future, is billed as a "real-life handbook to finding freedom on any income". She joins the show to discuss the new book and take questions from listeners.

Christchurch native Sam Coley lives in the popular suburb of Kings Heath in Birmingham, with his French wife, Emilie Grinan-Coley, and son Tom Coley. Kings Heath, which is one of Birmingham's real up-and-coming areas.

Convoy conundrum confronts editors; quest for certainty undercuts Omicron analysis; sweary Dad's minties moment.

Joining us on the Weekend Panel this morning are commentator Josie Pagani and PR consultant Chris Wikaira. They discuss the ongoing protests at Parliament grounds, people avoiding contact tracing, and Joe Rogan and free speech.