The Government is working on a potential next step for addressing recreational nitrous oxide use.

New Medsafe advice says nitrous products, or nangs, sold for recreational use, fall under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2013, and are now illegal.

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti, says the rising use of the drug is a trend seen globally in countries like Australia and the UK.

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The average house price in New Zealand is nine times the average income. 

The ratio is one of the worst in the world - but why? 

Property expert Nichole Lewis joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss. 

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Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Frank Ritchie and Kyle MacDonald to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. 

Police numbers are up, gang numbers are down, the government wants to reduce jury trials, potential term length referendum, Hezbollah pager attacks, charges laid against P Diddy, student teacher numbers dropping, and more!

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Many people who own large assets or investments have one question at the front of their minds - where are interest rates headed? 

Shane Solly from Harbour Asset Management joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more. 

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With rising healthcare costs and months-long wait lists to see a psychiatrist, an increasing number of people are self-diagnosing with ADHD and other learning disorders. 

Dougal Sutherland joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more. 

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New statistics show a 22% reduction in serious assaults in Auckland CBD over the past year. 

Auckland Council is reporting that crime in the city dropped 35%, and retail crime is down 50%. 

Police Minister Mark Mitchell joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss.

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This week Cabinet discussed the draft for the Treaty Principles Bill, introduced by the ACT Party. 

The three principles that were agreed upon included the Government power to govern and Parliament's power to create laws, the Crown's recognition of hapu and iwi rights, and the right to equality. 

ACT Party Leader David Seymour joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss. 

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Many parents have grown more hesitant when it comes to posting pictures of their children online. 

The conversation is growing around the dangers of sharing photos and information publicly. 

Parenting expert Holly Brooker joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss this and more. 

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Forecasts for the property market have been varied recently, but property commentator Ashley Church says house prices are still very much flat. 

Ashley joins Tim Beveridge on The Weekend Collective to discuss more. 

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Today on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Brigitte Morten and Mark Crysell to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. 

The Trump v Harris debate, new government implementations for health targets, the Treaty Principles Bill, the Black Ferns group hug with Prince Charles, the government proposes a 120km/h speed limit on some roads, and more!

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