The Panel

Many have been outraged by the advice police gave to women to "stay safe" in the wake of the rape and murder of a woman in Melbourne.

Today we look at the political and social issues surrounding the cup, including security issues in Russia, players using offensive language, and dodgy tactics on field.

New research reports we waste more time when we have deadliens or appointments. The study seems to find the answer to "where did the time go?" Between five and 15 minutes seems to vanish from people's minds when they know they have a time limit to adhere to. We ask the panelists whether they have experienced this. What the Panelists Julia Hartley Moore and David Slack want to talk about. Many have been outraged by the advice police gave ot women to "stay safe" in the wake of the rape and murder of a woman in Melbourne. Police urged people to take responsibility for their dafety when walking alone. But social media users called the advice 'victim blaming'. We ask the panelists what they think. We continue with updates from the World Cup with RNZ's football expert Emile Donovan. Today we look at the political and social issues surrounding the cup, including security issues in Russia, players using offensive language, and dodgy tactics on field. Plus the latest results of the matches. The American administration is mounting a defence of its separation of illegally immigrating parents from their children. There has been outrage after Prince George was seen playing with a toy gun at an event. The four-year-old was spotted waving the pretend gun around at a charity polo match. The police-obsessed toddler also had a fake knife and handcuffs. The panelists give us their view of kids playing with toy weapons.

Nurses may go on strike after 'strongly' rejecting a new pay deal from district health boards. A very significant number of nurses voted in favour of strike action next month.

The panelists discuss the weekend match between the All Blacks and France, specifically the decision to send off Benjamin Fall - experts are divided. The onto football. World Cup fever is upon us, and upsets ahev already occured. RNZ's Football fanatic Emile Donovan joins The Panel to explain Brazil's draw with Switzerland and Mexico's triumph over Germany.

A landowners group has been set up after the Greater Wellington Regional Council announced around 1200 property owners may be affected by environmental directives on their land.

What the Panelists Chris Gallavin and Jennie Moreton want to talk about.

A new study has found meditation actually lowers levels of motivation, contrary to the previously held belief that mindfulness is a benefit to the workplace.

Kiwis are cooking at home less and eating more. A consumer specialist has found New Zealanders find the convenience of takeaways outweighs the cost of them.

Catholic priests in Australia could soon be facing a hefty fine if someone confesses child sex abuse to them and they don't report it to police.