The Panel

Mark D'Amico and Kate McClure raised more than $400,000 US dollars for homeless man Johnny Bobbitt, who gave his last $20 to the woman after her car ran out of petrol. But the money is now gone.

Longtime activist Penny Bright is spending her final days in hospital. She has inoperable stage three ovarian cancer. Many are celebrating her unrelenting work for transparency in Auckland politics.

Officials are considering lower speeds and more red light cameras to reduce the road toll in Auckland. Over the last three years the number of deaths and injuries has increased by more than 70 percent.

Napier residents are being asked not to flush the toilet or take baths to reduce the strain on the wastewater system after torrential rain. It's not the first time Napier's aging system has been overloaded.

Embattled Broadcasting Minister Clare Curran struggled to explain her use of a personal Gmail account for Government business in question time yesterday.

Embattled Broadcasting Minister Clare Curran struggled to explain her use of a personal Gmail account for Government business in question time yesterday. Ms Curran stumbled though her answer, and the National MP who questioned her, Melissa Lee, says it's time she cleared up the confusion. The panelists give their view on how damaging this could be for the Minister and the Government. Napier residents are being asked not to flush the toilet or take baths to reduce the strain on the wastewater system after torrential rain. It's not the first time Napier's aging system has been overloaded. We talk to Napier local and writer Andrew Frame about the on-going issues. Officials are considering lower speeds and more red light cameras to reduce the road toll in Auckland. Over the last three years the number of deaths and injuries has increased by more than 70 percent. Globally though, crash numbers are down. We ask the panelists if reducing the speed limit to 40km/h would work practically. Longtime activist Penny Bright is spending her final days in hospital. She has inoperable stage three ovarian cancer. Many are celebrating her unrelenting work for transparency in Auckland politics. The panelists tells us their dealings with her.

Political commentator Bryce Edwards has written an opinion piece today saying the campaign for free universal dental care must continue. Oral health is separate from general health so doesn't come under the public health system.

Mark D'Amico and Kate McClure raised more than $400,000 US dollars for homeless man Johnny Bobbitt, who gave his last $20 to the woman after her car ran out of petrol. Strangers sent in money for Mr Bobbitt but now the money is gone and he's suing the couple. The panelists discuss the risks of donating to online campaigns. What the Panelists Ali Jones and Damian Chistie want to talk about. The debate over whether bible lessons should be taught in state schools is going to the high court. Betsy Tipping took her son out of school because she was unhappy volunteers were teaching their view as if fact. There's concern promoting one religion discrimates against those who do not believe in it. We ask the panelists if they think there's valid values to learnt from bible studies. Political commentator Bryce Edwards has written an opinion piece today saying the campaign for free universal dental care must continue. Currently oral health is seperate form general health so doesn't come under the publci health system. Young people get free care until they're 18. Mr Edwards argues this affects the poor in our country as many forgo dental care as its too expensive. Bryce Edwards joins The Panle to tell us more about why now is the time for this discussion.

A new book by Watergate journalist Bob Woodward has shined an unfalttering light on the Trump administration. Mr Woodward has done exposes on presidents since his reporting led to the downfall of Richard Nixon. The book has dramatic quotes from White House insiders. President Trump has dismissed the book calling it "fabricated stories". The panelists giev their view of what's happening behind closed doors in Washington.

Nike's new campaign featuring controversial former NFL player Colin Kaepernick has seen a boycott of its products from some in the US. Kaepernick made headlines years ago after kneeling during the national anthem, in protest against racism and police brutality. While some are applauding the ad, others are burning their Nike's, accusing the brand of disloyalty to the American flag. We speak to brand expert Dr Jessica Vredenburg from AUT about the move.