The Panel

New research shows workers in the Netherlands are the least stressed in the world, Australia comes in second. Younger people and women were more stressed in the workplace, as were those earning big salaries. Similar studies in New Zealand have warned that kiwis are becoming more and more stressed. We ask the panelists what makes them strseed out and whether they're becoming less, or more, anxious. What the panelists Lavina Good and Simon Pound want to talk about. A naked cleaning service is on offer in three major Australian cities. The company boasts a "point of difference" in the crowded cleaning market but the gimmick has some outraged. A Gold Coast councillor has slammed the business as disgraceful...but legal. We ask the panelists if they'd be interested in paying for a bit of nudity with their chores. Tourism Industry Aotearoa say it will back a new border levy for international travellers, as long as the money is used well. The advocacy groups hopes the levy will be used to improve visitor experience in the country. We ask Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union whether this is why the public often takes issues with some taxes and levies - they don't know how their money is going to be spent. Rotorus councillors are calling for an aufdit into the failed Mudtopia Event which lost hundreds of dollars. One of the organisers has announced the company who ran the even is being closed, but says it has nothing to do with possible future legal action. We discuss the latest with Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union. Should Amazon run libraries?

A Rotorua shelter for homeless people has been forced to shut over fire compliance. The shelter does not meet fire standards so it has had to be closed over the prospect a massive fine.

A Salvation Army survey has found nearly half of New Zealanders have gone without heating to save money. The report some kiwi families were sleeping on mattresses in their living rooms and leaving the door of the oven open.

Wellington is facing major issues with its bus network with 50 bus drivers on strike over what they deem dangerous and unlawful shifts. Some are calling for the Greater Wellington Regional Council to step in and sort it out.

Dunedin Inland Revenue staff are on strike today but they haven't just been picketing, this afternoon they have been doing volunteer work at the gardens of the Otago Community Hospice.

The number of flu cases are at very low levels for July, when flu infection normally peak. There have been extensive promotions for the flu vaccine this year.

The number of flu cases are at very low levels for July, when flu infection normally peak. There have been extensive promotions for the flu vaccine this year, after a increase of hospitaliations and deaths during the nothern hemisphere winter. However experts are warning not to be complacent as the numbers could rise soon. Dunedin Inland Revenue staff are on strike today but they haven't just been picketing, this afternoon they have been doing volunteer work at the gardens of the Otago Community Hospice. This is the second time in three weeks IRD staff have walked off the job, as a dispute between union and government departments continue. We ask the panelists whether community work is a good public relations tactic, and whether strikers would garner more sympathy. Wellington is facing major issues with its bus network with 50 bus drivers on strike over what they deem dangerous and unlawful shifts. Some are calling for the Greater Wellington Regional Council to step in and sort out the ongoing dispute between the driver's union and Tranzit. The Regional Council maintains it has nothing to do with them. We ask the panelists if this attitude is good enough from a public organisation. A Salvation Army survey has found nearly half of New Zealanders have gone without heating to save money. The report some kiwi families were sleeping on mattresses in their living rooms and leaving the door of the oven open for warmth this winter. Many people didn't go to the doctor because of cost. Jono Bell, Manager for The Salvation Army's welfare services, tells us whether these results reflect what the organisation is seeing in the community. A Rotorua shelter for homeless people has been forced to shut over fire compliance. The shelter does not meet fire standards so it has had to be closed over the prospect a massive fine. At least 30 people have been out back onto the streets this weekend the founder says. Tiny Deane from Visions of a Helping Hand Charitable Trust joins the panel to explain the situation further.

The 8th letter of the alphabet - how do you say it. H or haitch?

We find the answers to any queries you can think up. Today we answered Jennifer's question about the passing of time and a query about meat dishes.

It seems clear single-use plastic bags will soon be used however there are many people who argue this is not the biggest issue when it comes to plastic pollution.