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  • Theresa May's harassment issue
    Britain's government will shortly introduce new anti-harassment rules after a string allegations from Westminster staff. The new rules could see ministers sacked for any behaviour that makes others feel uncomfortable. The allegations could have serious consequences for Theresa May's already under fire government. The panellists discuss the issue.
    3 min
  • A newly discovered sea friendship
    Different species of dolphins in New Zealand waters, the false killer whales and bottlenose, have been captured not only hunting together but also socialising, travelling and resting with each other. The discovery was made during filming for Blue Planet II, with the help of a kiwi marine biologist. Elizabeth Slooten, Senior Lecturer Department of Zoology, University of Otago, tells us why this is exciting experts.
    7 min
  • Lost at sea
    Two sailors, lost at sea for nearly six months, have been rescued by the US Navy. Their tale of storms, sharks and starvation has captured the public's attention, not least because officials have begun to poke holes in the incredible story. We see if the panellists believe the survival story, and speak to the director of Island Cruising Association New Zealand, Nigel Richards, about how people can get help on the sea.
    8 min
  • Manhattan attack
    A deadly terror attack on the streets of lower Manhattan has killed at least 8 people and injured more. The suspect, an immigrant who came to the States in 2010, mowed down people on a cycle path with a truck. He was shot by police at the scene and is recovering in hospital. It's believed the attack was inspired by Islamic State.
    3 min
  • Foreign buyers and trade deals
    The Prime minister's announcement that foreign buyers will be not be able to buy houses here has sparked debate not only over whether it will damage our trade deals overseas and whether it will even help stem the flow of foreign ownership. Auckland University law professor Dr Jane Kelsey tells us if foreigners will be able to get around the new rules as easily as before.
    14 min
  • The Panel with David Cormack and Diane Robertson (Part 2)
    Two sailors, lost at sea for nearly six months, have been rescued by the US Navy. Their tale of storms, sharks and starvation has captured the public's attention, not least because officials have begun to poke holes in the incredible story. We see if the panellists believe the survival story, and speak to ICA New Zealand director Nigel Richards about how people can get help on the sea. What the Panellists David Cormack and Dame Diane Robertson want to talk about. Different species of dolphins in New Zealand waters, the false killer whales and bottlenosed, have been captured not only hunting together but also socialising, travelling and resting with each other. The discovery was made during filming for Blue Planet II, with the help of a kiwi marine biologist. Elizabeth Slooten, Senior Lecturer Department of Zoology, University of Otago, tells us why this is exciting experts. Britian's government will shortly introduce new anti-harassment rules after a string allegations from Westminster staff. The new rules could see ministers sacked for any behaviour that makes others feel uncomfortable. The allegations could have serious consequences for Theresa May's already under fire government. The panellists discuss the issue. A British broadcaster's comments about women have caused outrage. Anne Robinson called modern women "fragile" for bring 'unable to deal' with workplace sexual harassment. The former Weakest Link host has been labelled a dinosaur for her views, we ask our panellists their opinion on the comments.
    25 min
  • The Panel with David Cormack and Diane Robertson (Part 1)
    A deadly terror attack on the streets of lower Manhattan has killed at least 8 people and injured more. The suspect, an immigrant who came to the States in 2010, mowed down people on a cycle path with a truck. He was shot by police at the scene and is recovering in hospital. It's believed the attack was inspired by Islamic State. The Prime minister's announcement that foreign buyers will be not be able to buy houses here has sparked debate not only over whether it will damage our trade deals overseas and whether it will even help stem the flow of foreign ownership. Auckland University law professor Dr Jane Kelsey tells us if foreigners will be able to get around the new rules as easily as before. The new justice minister Andrew Little has revealed the controversial three strikes law will be scrapped. He says there's been no decline in serious crimes under the law and it hasn't acted as a deterrent but supporters of it say it is working to keep seriosu offenders in prison. Garth McVicar of the Sensible Sentencing Trust comments on the decision.
    26 min

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The Panel features a range of panellists from across the opinion spectrum, together with an interesting mix of experts, leaders, and locals.

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