The Panel

The NZ Herald's Mood of the Boardroom survey shows many of the 150 surveyed chief executives are underwhelmed by the current government - with the Herald paraphrasing their sentiment as "not enough experience or action, too many committees and surprises"

Simon Bridges maintains Jami-Lee Ross's health leave has nothing to do with the ongoing investigation into who leaked Mr Bridges' expenses.

Donald Trump claims it's a scary time for young men in America, suggesting that even the most unimpeachable life can be destroyed when ancient skeletons are dragged out of closets. What the Panelists David Farrar and Verity Johnson want to talk about. Rod Duke is facing a High Court challenge over his Herne Bay helicopter pad, which he claims is to take him and his business associates more quickly to Auckland's golf courses. We have many a time on The Panel referred to the standing desks trend, perhaps because some of us here have standing desks. An anti-vaccination billboard in South Auckland has been taken down just days after going up, after the Advertising Standards Authority received 140 complaints. Were the decision and process up to scratch?

Media are reporting today that the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union used false identities to make Official Information Act requests of a government agency.

Media are reporting today that the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union used false identities to make Official Information Act requests of a government agency. Simon Bridges maintains Jami-Lee Ross's health leave has nothing to do with the ongoing investigation into who leaked Mr Bridges' expenses. The NZ Herald's Mood of the Boardroom survey shows many of the 150 surveyed chief executives are underwhelmed by the current government - with the Herald paraphrasing their sentiment as "not enough experience or action, too many committees and surprises". Queenstown Airport has put its expansion plans on hold after residents voted down the idea of expanding its noise boundaries. Tourism professor Susanne Becken joins us to talk about New Zealand's tourism boom, and how to increase capacity while maintaining a good quality of life.

In a recent Paul McCartney interview he says it was the only song he ever wrote that John Lennon praised. He says he would pay Lennon complinents, but only ever got one back.

A 28 year-old man suspected of child abuse has been forced to unlock his phone using facial ID - thought to be the first time this has happened.

A video of Simon Bridges and Chris Bishop singing popular songs in a car has raised questions about whether they're breaking copyright by using the music in what could be perceived as political advertisements.

CoreLogic analysts say buyers will save $90,000 or so by buying KiwiBuild houses - but could that cost-cut compromise the homes' quality? Roger Levie from HOBANZ joins us to discuss.

The Panel pays tribute to singer Charles Aznavour - known as "the French Sinatra" - who has died at the age of 94.