The Panel

The building industry has called out the Government's KiwiBuild scheme, saying there's no capacity to do it. Meanwhile we look at the new trend of older people turning to trades.

The new Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has had a Coat of Arms designed for her, with nods to her Californian upbriging. It's being called an effort to connect to millennials anf encourage them to embrace the tradition. We ask the panelists if they have, or if they want, a coat of arms. What the Panelists Mike Rehu and Sally Wenley want to talk about. A nationwide nurses strike has been announced, the first since 1990. DHBs are now expected to come abck with an offer for a pay increase following recommendations, that are estimated to come in at around $20 million. We speak to Infometric economist Brad Olsen about whether the government has opened PAndora's Box, like the Opposition suggests, or whether this is the result of years of low wages. The building industry has called out the Government's KiwiBuild scheme, saying there's no capacity to do it. The Cheif Executive of New Zealand Builders, Gran Florence, says the plan faces massive challenges. We speak to a builder, Justin Pocock, about what those challenges might be and the new trend of older people turning to the trade. A leaked Pentagon paper reveals a US aircraft carrier was stalked for days by a UFO. The encounter in 2004 shocked Navy pilots in the Pacific. It's still unclear where or what the UFO was. We ask the panelists if they have a theory about the story.

Auckland's parks could soon be available for freedom campers to use. Auckland council is hoping to meet its requirements under Government legislation and is planing to get the sites ready for Summer. But not everyone is happy with the idea. We speak to Albert/Eden local board chair Peter Haynes about his concerns.

What the Panelists Paula Penfold and Duane Major want to talk about.

Another day, another prediction about future jobs. An expert from Australia says stockbrokers, checkout operators and retail workers will all be obsolete in the future.

We return to the story of workers putting in extra hours without pay. Listeners have sent in messages detailing their experiences, from not getting a lunch break to staying late.

Korean expert Professor Robert E Kelly talks about what Trump's cancellation of the summit with North Korean leader means for the future of the peninsula.

There's a lot of interested in a beachfront property for sale by tender, a slice of Kinnoull station near Wellington. It's advertised as the perfect kiwi beach, containing 12 baches and a private bay to fish and swim at. We ask the panelists whether they'd consider living off the grid, and whether that life is sustainable.

There's talk that Harvey Weinstein is about to be arrested on charges of sexual assault while at the same time the past actions of Morgan Freeman are under scrutiny with many saying his actions amounted to harassment over the years.

There are concerns that Mycoplasma Bovis could mean the end of share-milking in New Zealand, amidst criticism over the way the Ministry for Primary Industries is handling the situation.