The Panel

We find the answers to any queries you can think up. Today we answered Kate's question about Mt Owen, a query about cheese, and a wondering about one-way glass.

New evidence suggests there may be an easy and cheap remedy for chronic inflammatory conditions. A daily does of baking soda in water could reduce inflammation in autoimmune disease like rheumatoid arthritis.

We dive back into the discussion about the shortage of tradies around the country. Yesterday HOBANZ CEO Roger Levie told us the lack of construction workers is a big hurdle for Phil Twyford to deliver affordable homes.

The discussion continues around the methamphetamine crisis, following yesterday's news that high school students were given a pamphlet entitled "10 ways to keep well if using meth".

A private fireworks display stumped Aucklanders last night, with many wondering what the cause of celebration was.

What the Panelists Cas Carter and Steve McCabe want to talk about.

The panelists discuss an opinion piece about how people talk to their digital assistants - Siri, Alexa and the like. The author says how rude or polite people are to these electronic assistants says a lot about them.

New Caledonia will vote on whether to remain part of France at the end of this year.

Midwives have marched through Wellington today to deliver a pay equity petition to parliament. It calls for the Ministry of Health to support funding for the profession, as it struggles to keep up with demand.

A plan to re-enter Pike River Mine is expected to be announced today. International technical advisors have been meeting in Greymouth to figure out a plan.