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There's been anger after copies of the latest issue of Otago University student magazine 'Critic' were destroyed by the university.

What the Panelists Martin Cocker and Michele A'Court want to talk about.

A new article poses that we save a huge amount of money using the search engine Google. It states we benefit financially from the time we save googling information, rather than looking it up physically.

Act leader David Seymour has been accused of prejudice after warning residents in Epsom about future neighbours with "mental health issues".

A new survey has found many kiwis are turning heating off to save money on electricity during winter. Prices in the country are so high now, we're paying more than people in Norway.

New Zealanders may vote on whether to legalise cannabis in 2019. The government is considering holding the referendum next year rather than in 20/20.

A new article poses that we save a huge amount of money using the search engine Google. It states we benefit financially by the time we spend googling information, and how much it would cost if we had to stop using it and other social media platforms. The panelists discuss how much time they waste, or gain, from using the websites. What the Panelists Martin Cocker and Michele A'Court want to talk about. There's been anger after copies of the latest issue of Otago University student magazine 'Critic' were destroyed by the university. The university proctor has admitted removing the magazine after copies were removed from public places due to a controversial image on the cover, but says it was a mistake. The magazine's editor has called the move censorship. We speak to Critic's chief reporter, Esme Hall. Meghan Markle's pre-wedding beauty routine has been revealed, with her bridal glow attributed to a strange facial that massages the inside of the mouth. The facial is said to relax muscles in the face and make it look healthy. Dermatologist Dr Louise Reiche tells us whether this routine would actually work or not.

New Zealanders may vote on whether to legalise cannabis in 2019. The government is considering holding the referendum next year rather than in 20/20 when the General Election will also be held. Details still need to be figured out over what question will be asked of New Zealanders. We hear from retired Professor David Fergusson about why he thinks legalised the sale of cannabis is a bad idea. A new survey has found many kiwis are turning heating off to save money on electricity during winter. Prices in the country are so high now, we're paying more than people in Norway, despite the average wage there being a third higher than ours. We get analysis from energy commentator Molly Melhuish. Act leader David Seymour has been accused of prejudice after warning residents in Epsom about future neighbours with "mental health issues". He has refused to apologise, saying he was "telling it like it is," but the Mental Health Foundation says his comments reinforce negative stereotypes about people living with mental illness. The panelists give their view.

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