The Panel

A new survey reported in The Guardian looks at the bizarre questions people ask the internet. From 'Am I good in bed?' to 'Do people like me?' and 'What is the menaing of life?' many of the questions seem to be unanswerable. The top 25 queries mostly fall into four categories: conspiracies, desires for success, anxieties, and the big existential questions in life. We ask the panelists what the burning question is they would ask Google if it could give an answer. What the Panelists Mark Knoff-Thomas and Jo McCarroll want to talk about. It's been revealed a man named Trevor is the catalyst for Bunnings changing its policies on how to serve a snag at a charity sausage sizzle. He slipped on an opinion and though wasn't hurt, got panic attacks afterward. The panelists tell us if they think we've gone a bit far with our "safety" concerns. Dunkin' Donuts changed its name to Dunkin'. Weight Watchers is now WW, Telecom swapped to Spark and Kentucky Fried Chicken in simply KFC. Why do companies change their names to meaningless words or letters? Names don't seemt o describe things anymore. We speak to Lynda Harris, founder of the Plain English Awards about why this happens. Lime Scooters could soon be in Dunedin, the electric scooter company meeting with the council to discuss rolling the service out. The situation in Auckland and Christchurch is being monitored to see if there are any issues to be ironed out. But not all are looking forward to the scooters being introduced, the Dunedin Pedestrian Action Network says it's outrageous they can be rode on the footpath. Andy Smith is the President of Living Streets Aotearoa.

British Prime Minister Theresa May's cabinet has approved a draft agreement on the UK's withdrawal from the European Union. The deadline to strike a deal is fast approaching, and this agreement still needs approval from Parliament and The EU. Critics say it will end trade deals with the EU and the Irish border is still a point of contention. Economic advisor Michael Reddell tells us what this means for both Europe and the UK. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is in Singapore for the East Asia Summit, ahead of the APEC summit in Papua New Guinea. The challenge is to remain on good terms with the various world leaders, particularly the US and China. ? stays to discuss the tight rope of maintaining strong relationships internationally. Kiwibank is closing its branch near Nelson, but locals have written a letter to the Government calling for intervention. It's one of many bank's moving branches out of small towns across the country. Greypower says this disadvantages the elderly. We ask the panelists what they make of it. Auckland's event agency is withdrawing funding from future Santa Parades. Next week's parade will go ahead but at a loss for the second year in a row, despite support from commercial sponsors and volunteers. ATEED says the parade is not a big domestic tourism draw like other festivals such as Diwali and the Lantern festival. The panelists weigh in on whether this is a bit grinchy.

Many of our listeners will remember broadcaster Brian Priestley - he died last week at the age of 92

We find the answers to any queries you can think up. Today a question about the New Zealand trotting cup, and Andrew's query about plagiarism.

Scotland Yard has been granted more fudning to search for Madeleine McCann who went missing as a toddler 11 years ago. Madeleine was three when she disappeared while on holiday with her parents in Portugal. The Met launched an investigation into her disappearance in 2013, which has cost more than a million pounds so dar. The panelists discuss whether the investigation is a lost cause now.

Auckland Council has responded to Mike Hosking's criticism of cycleways. The council says he was comparing the wrong data and he should "get out of his car".

Following our drones discussion over the last few days, we look into the problem of drones being used to spy on people and to scout out properties for thieves to burgle.

People fundraising with sausage sizzles in Bunnings carparks will be given revised health and safety instructions.

Kiwi stuntman Phil Somerville has completed his journey sailing from the USA to New Zealand, testing the Pacific Ocean for plastic waste as part of the "Eat Less Plastic" campaign.

What the Panelists Michelle Boag and Mike Williams want to talk about.