The Panel

Universities are blocking the release of survey results about the usefulness of hundreds of courses. The survey asked recent graduates to rate how their qualification prepared them work and if they would recommend it.

Fortune magazine reports that Restaurant Brands New Zealand is letting its licensing deal with Starbucks expire this year. The hugely successful chain has a hold in countries around the world, but can't seem to crack the kiwi market.

What the Panelists David Slack and Michelle Boag want to talk about.

A pair of ruby red slippers famously worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz have been found, more than a decade after they were stolen.

A survey by the New Zealand Educational Institute shows just over half of kiwi primary schools believe they do not have all the teachers they need, and 30 percent of principles say they are no suitable applicants for vacancies.

Several people have been charged in relation an investigation into alleged harness racing match-fixing. Those charged have been banned from every racecourse in the country.

The Pacific Islands forum continues in Nauru but attention is firmly on the actions of its Government. It has taken to twitter to warn New Zealand journalists they're "not above the law".

A pair of ruby red slippers famously worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz have been found, more than a decade after they were stolen. The shoes were taken from a Museum in Minneapolis in 2005 and have been the subject of much intrigue, but the FBI has now tracked down the slippers and have multiple suspects. We ask the panelists whether they've ever had anything stolen from them. What the Panelists David Slack and Michelle Boag want to talk about. Fortune magazine reports that Restaurant Brands New Zealand is letting its licensing deal with Starbucks expire this year. The hugely successful chain has a hold in countries aroudn the world, but can't seem to crack the kiwi market. The panelists weigh in with their theories - are we just too particular about our coffee? Universities are blocking the release of survey results about the usefulness of hundreds of courses. The survey asked recent graduates to rate how their qualification prepared them work and if they would recommend it. But there's concern disgruntled students could skew results. The panelists tell us whether they use their qualification to this day, or if its merely a piece of paper. 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. 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.

The Pacific Islands forum continues in Mauru but attention is firmly on the actions of its Government more than the summit. It has taken to twitter to warn New Zealand journalists they're "not above the law" after yesterday TVNZ's Barbara Dreaver lost her accrediation for attempting to interview a refugee. Nauru has been trying to deflect focus on its conditons and the Australian-run detention camps. The panelists discuss what Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern should do about the situation. Seven people have been charged in relation an investigation into alleged harness racing match-fixing. Those charged have been banned from every racecourse in the country. If proven this could be the biggest scandal to hit the industry in New Zealand. We get analysis from racing broadcaster Sheldon Murtha. A survey by the New Zealand Educational Institute shows just over half of kiwi primary schools believe they do not have all the teachers they need, and 30 percent of principles say they are no suitable applicants for vacancies. One of the reasons being highlighted is that class sizes are getting bigger. The panelists tell us if they're surprised by these figures, and what they think needs to be done.

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