The Panel

We find the answers to any queries you can think up. Today Eric's question about planes, Andy's one about councils, and Alex's query about birth weight.

Today a diet-related disease symposium has been held in Wellington, featuring global and New Zelaand-specific views. On that theme the panelists discuss the latest food news; an Australian nutritionist listing the foods that leave you wanting more - are salads not satisfying enough to be worth it? And following from yesterday's report about fake honey across the ditch, the ABC looks into more food fraud like coffee, spices, and olive oil not being as advertised.

Bernie Harfleet is an artist involved in the project Give A Kid A Blanket, he returns to The Panel to tell us how many blankets the project gave out to those in need this winter compared to the last few years.

Former Ukip leader Nigel farage will speak at an event in New Zealand tonight. He faced protests when we arrived in Australia. He'll be speaking, among other things, about Brexit.

What the Panelists Niki Bezzant and Neil Miller want to talk about. Niki talks about fast fashion and Neil discusses polytechnics.

Many scientists now believe the '10,000 steps a day' target is an arbitrary figure, despite the fact it has now become part of many fitness goals.

It's Money week and Gambling Harm Awareness Week. We gamble away $2.2 billion a year; the big savings plan for some people is to rely on pokie machines!

Suspended minister Meka Whaitiri won't return to parliament this week while an investigation looks into her alleged man-handling of a staff member.

The decision by the Prime Minister to use the 757 plane comes after the Government declined to assist kiwi Abby Hartley, who is sick in Bali. Other questions are being raised about Simon Bridges' response to the case.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has caused confusion over whether our refugee quota will be doubled, seemingly contradicting the Government's plan, saying a commitment was never made.