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Auckland Council's expected to introduce about 10 cents a litre in regional fuel taxes to pay for its share of major transport projects and the Government's new 10-year policy plan for transport proposes a further nationwide increase of 9-12 cents a litre over three to four years.

The Commonwealth Games will have the same number of men's and women's medal events for the first time at a major multi-sport event. It's also the largest-ever programme of disability sport at a Commonwealth Games.

Existing theories of housework assume that the alocation of chores depends on four dimensions of our lives: our earnings, our time demands, our gender role attitudes and our gender. What the Panelists David Farrar and Ali Jones want to talk about. At long last full awareness of this potentially deadly issue crosses the Tasman, and a major compulsory recall of alpha-type Takata airbags is under way, affecting tens of thousands of cars in NZ. Consumer NZ's Paul Smith talks to The Panel about the story. The Panel talks to freelance rugby writer, Jamie Wall, about what's changing at the Warriors after four wins from four games at the start of the season. The Panel also discusses the latest news in the Australia cheating saga.

The Commonwealth Games will have the same number of men's and women's medal events for the first time at a major multi-sport event. It's also the largest-ever programme of disability sport at a Commonwealth Games. Auckland Council's expected to introduce about 10 cents a litre in regional fuel taxes to pay for its share of major transport projects and the Government's new 10-year policy plan for transport proposes a further nationwide increase of 9-12 cents a litre over three to four years. Dancing With The Stars is coming up again, with contestants being announced in dribs and drabs. There is a flash and expensive-looking trailer featuring ACT leader David Seymour looking every inch the king of the dance floor. But what advice can former constestant and Whanganui mayor Michael Laws give him?

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A prediction from the head of Jaguar that humans will continue to be behind the wheel for decades to come and a debate over the speed limit as the Easter road toll increases on last year.

The Australian Election Study says the model of Australian politics is breaking down due to a dramatic polarisation over the last two decades. The Panel talks to Politik journalist, Richard Harman, and asks if this sort of parting of the political seas could happen in New Zealand.

What the Panelists Damian Christie and Claire Matthews want to talk about.

Several studies being reported, including in the Atlantic Monthly, show that healthy eating is connected with better mood.