The Panel

The Prime Minister's partner, Clarke Gayford, tells us how he's feeling and whether he'll continue his work as well as taking care of the new baby when it's due in June.

We ask out panelist economic commentator Bernard Hickey for his thoughts on the latest Bitcoin trouble, a loophole in the UK that could see huge profits from the cryptocurrency untaxed.

You can now apply to be on the first dive down to the wreckage of the Titanic. The tragic cruise liner rests 4 kilometres deep in the North Atlantic Ocean. Tickets are just $170,000 - but you've got to be up the physical task. The panelists say whether they'd consider putting their hand up if they had the cash. What the Panelists Penny Ashton and Bernard Hickey want to talk about. Rocket Lab's Electron rocket is now up in space after finally lifting off from Mahia Peninsula. It's the first time a satellite has been launched into orbit from New Zealand but it wasn't without it's hiccups. Rocket Lab chief executive Peter Beck tells us how it feels reaching this milestone and what's next for the business. Former deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett has revealed she's had gastric bypass surgery. She's now recovering well but the news has ignited the conversation about how effective the surgery is for those strugglign with thier weight and whether it should be publicly funded. We ask the panelists what they think and Bernard Hickey tells us his experience with the operation. Dunedin's trying to decide what to do with 17 bus shleters that are no longer needed with the cnage in bus routes aroudn the city. Should they be moved or reused? We ask the panelists for their suggestions.

We ask out panelist economic commentator Bernard Hickey for his thoughts on the latest Bitcoin trouble, a loophole in the UK that could see huge profits from the cryptocurrency untaxed. We also discuss the second annual Blockchain Cruise and how blockchain technology seems to be here to stay, even if Bitcoin falls. It's been the news of the year - Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford announcing they are having their first baby. While many opinion pieces have focused on how the Prime Minister will cope, and a fair amount of criticism, there has been a lot of support, especially with the couple saying Clarke will be a stay-at-home dad. A regular panellist on the show, Clarke Gayford tells us what this means for him and whether he'll continue his work as well as taking care of the new baby when it's due in June. Gambling is a worry for many people in New Zealand and because of that, there are many rules and laws surrounding it. Advertising of gambling is overseen by the Gambling Act however not all forms can be controlled. We ask our panellists what they think of online gambling sites being advertised on TV during primetime or when children may be watching. Paula Snowden, chief executive of the Problem Gambling Foundation, also joins the show to discuss the issue.

We find the answers to any queries you can think up. Today we answered Phil question about cruise ships, Mark's query about snot and Tim's one about braking.

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Many of our regular panellists join us to look back on the year - what got their vote and what got their goat.

Many of our regular panellists join us to look back on the year - what got their vote and what got their goat.

Many of our regular panellists join us to look back on the year - what got their vote and what got their goat.

What the Panelists Nadine Higgins and Raybon Kan want to talk about.