The Panel

Fonterra's had a Canadian and a Dutchman as CEO and there's a feeling among its farmer-shareholders that it's time for a New Zealander. We ask commentator Rod Oram what attributes an in-coming CEO needs.

The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is set to make her debut on the world stage. Trade is very much top of the list of priorities. How do the Panelists think she'll represent New Zealand?

Cherophobia. When you think things are going too well and must surely soon turn to rubbish.It's being afraid of being happy.Is it a disorder or a reality check? What the Panelists Neil Miller and Alison Mau want to talk about. Lines company Vector says that prank callers have been holding up the repair queues for Aucklanders affected by last Tuesday's storm. It also says delays have been caused by people calling multiple times and staff logging each call as a new job. How can this happen? As of tomorrow drivers who work for NZ Bus will start a round of strike action over losing over-time. A woman who stood up to gang members has been advised to leave town after a year of intimidation. Criminal barrister Jonathon Krebs discusses why Police can't protect her and why this seems to be her only option. Noisy guests and dodgy ironing boards. Just a couple of things that annoy hotel guests.

The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is set to make her debut on the world stage. Trade is very much top of the list of priorities. How do the Panelists think she'll represent New Zealand? Fonterra's had a Canadian and a Dutchman as CEO and there's a feeling among its farmer-shareholders that it's time for a New Zealander. We ask commentator Rod Oram what attributes an in-coming CEO needs. The closing ceremony for the 2018 Commonwealth Games hasn't been a medal winner. TV viewers have voiced disappointment at not seeing the athletes an flag-bearers parade. What are the pros and cons of people working once they're over the age of 65? We talk to economist Brad Olsen of Infometrics about what effect this would have on the country.

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Dog sighs, moon craters and vaccines.

There's a move to put a rahui on giving to beggars in Tauranga. We've had feedback from listeners on beggars.

The CEO of online platform Reddit Steve Huffman says they allow racism because "the way in which we think about speech is to separate behaviour from beliefs." Where do you draw the line?

Twenty-nine year-old Jerrim Toms was shot dead by police after they were called on the recommendation of mental health services. Criminal barrister Anne Stevens discusses whether new protocols need to be put in place for police handling of people affected by mental health or drug-related issues.

The liquidators of Dunedin's Captain Cook Hotel are trying to get it's new owner Mike McLeod to buy the name.