Tech stocks have been leading the charge recently, and with the way AI is headed, it's unlikely it will slow down any time soon. 

So if you're a KiwiSaver investor, now would be a good time to start asking yourself what your long-term strategy is, and how you're thinking about risk. 

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1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some stage in their life, and it kills 600 men each year. 

Whether you're approaching screening age, or just getting to that stage where you start taking your health more seriously, Tim Beveridge and Dr Bryan Betty discuss steps to take and changes to make to avoid serious health issues in the future. 

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More strike action from teachers this week, with a full national strike planned for Thursday. 

Minister for Public Service Judith Collins says that the number one item on the agenda for the PPTA at a recent meeting with the Government was Palestine, not pay or education. 

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From tomorrow, beneficiaries will need to comply with two more obligations to continue receiving welfare. 

They will need to provide evidence of at least three job searches a week for four weeks, and attend employment-related training courses for at least five hours a week for four weeks. 

The sanctions are aimed at increasing employability, but critics think it's punishing beneficiaries for being out of work. 

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Many parents wrestle with the balance of keeping their kids involved with extracurriculars, while also teaching them the value of rest in a world that prioritises the daily hustle. 

We're signing them up to every opportunity possible to help them develop as people, but are our kids just too busy? 

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After yet another OCR cut, economists and mortgage holders alike are holding their breath for December - the last announcement of the year. 

A new report from Infometrics suggests the Reserve Bank may be taking the cuts too far, and risking an overstimulated economy. 

Most forecasts have predicted more cuts coming, but it's possible that Dr Anna Breman may have a different way of handling things. 

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This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Professor Emeritus of Sociology Paul Spoonley, and NZ Herald Senior Writer Simon Wilson, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. 

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An interesting report came out this week about budgets: the average household spending has only gone up two dollars a week since 2023.

50-percent of respondents said they're actively seeking out discounts and promotions - and 30-percent downgrade brands.

It's one thing to be spending less on non-essentials, eating less, or wearing cheaper clothes, but sometimes that can chip away at our mental health and confidence. So how can we still feel good and financial okay, with what we've got?

Financial specialist, and author of top Personal Finance book - Money Matters - Amanda Morrall joins Tim Beveridge for Smart Money...

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It's no secret that as we get older, our metabolism slows down a bit, and staying in shape just gets harder to do - from keeping lean, maintaining muscle, and removing stubborn fat.

Ricky Gervais had a tweet about how he's working out everyday now - playing tennis, lifting weights and running. His heart's good, and he trains at a good intensity - but he wonders why he's stil overweight and exhausted?

We could just stay in the gym for longer - but not everyone's got enough time in their day for that... so what are the ways we can keep with our fitness? and why's it harder as we get older?

Our guest is the founder of BodyTorque Fitness, and knows all about helping people over 40 lose stubborn weight, build lean muscle, and restore energy - Fitness Coach Alex Flint joins Tim Beveridge for Health Hub... 

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42 councils have held referendums on Māori wards - 17 areas have voted to keep them, while 25 have voted to remove.

The wards have been a flashpoint for debate - there were protesters in Kaipara last year when council voted to remove it.

Te Pāti Māori has described the decision to remove the wards as “racist, targeted attack on Māori, for being Māori” and that it's "an assault on Te Tiriti"

Last year, David Seymour said he'd vote against keeping Maori wards if his council held a referendum - on the basis that New Zealand is made up of people from all walks of life.

He speaks to Tim Beveridge...

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