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A new study shows Americans think artificial intelligence will impact jobs in the future - just not theirs. The robots are coming but that someone else's problem.

Air New Zealand is suspending its service between Kapiti Coast and Auckland. Many are shocked and disappointed at the move, which they believe will put a dent in the region's economy and put a strain on those who use the service.

Following on from International Women's Day yesterday, we look at stories from around the world. In the UK, a council is banning gendered language like "chairman". We ask the panelists if equality will only be reached when gender is irrelevant. Plus an American TV network bleeping out "sorry" when women say it, McDonalds is flipping its golden arches and the many other gimmicks corporations have used to mark the day. What the Panelists Andrew Clay and Ellen Read want to tak about. We look at two cases where people have lashed out, a man who asaulted his friend who had an affair with his wife and the cricketers sledging each other, mentioning the others' fmailies in insults. We debate what we can expect from human nature. Dunedin barrister Anne Stevens joins the discussion, and answers whether this is can be used as a defence in the law. We've had a lot of feedback about our discussion on freedom camping yesterday but many disagree messy travellers are in the minority. We look at emails highlighting the enviornmental strain tourists have aroudn the country, particularly on farms, lakes and animals. We're joined by Glen Dene Station farmer Richard Burdon about what he's witnessed in his region. An Australian forecaster says there will be more six more weeks of scorching weather before a bitterly cold winter. We ask New Zealand weather expert, Philip Duncan, if the same is true for this side Tasman and ask the panelists if they're keen for the heat to continue.

Air New Zealand is suspending its service between Kapiti Coast and Auckland. Many are shocked and disappointed at the move, which they believe will put a dent in the region's economy and put a strain on those who use the service. We talk to Donna Ryder, from the Kapiti Caci Clinic, about what it means for her business. A new study shows Americans think artifical intelligence will impact jobs in the future - just not theirs. The robots are coming but that someone else's problem. Speaking of jobs, should young people be advised to go to university or to go into a trade? Pay-wise, it's always been assumed uni is better but new figures in Australia show trades jobs are closing the gap in wages. A Rodney Ward Councillor has resigned from a committee over a $100 million unbudgeted money approved for mis-managed projects. Meanwhile Auckland Transport is under fire from business owners for spending millions on failed plans and proposals. In Christchurch,Victoria Square is about to be reopened after a $7 million upgrade. And finally, Dunedin ratepayers are forking out thousands of dollars for a mural of singer Ed Sheeran, who will be perfroming there. We speak to Gary Holmes of the Dominion Road Business Association.

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We find the answers to any queries you can think up. Today we had Martin's question about women's suffrage, Leigh's wondering about the connection between dreams and reading and one about scooters.

A New York Times columnist turned off his news notifications, left social media and went back to the traditional newspaper for 2 months.

New QV stats show house prices continue to rise around the country, particularly in the regions. Auckland has cooled and Christchurch is the only place that has actually fallen.

State agency Southern Response is being accused of intimidating those it allegedly spied on.

What the Panelists Verity Johnson and Michelle Boag want to tak about.