The Panel for Friday 15 December 2017

3:47 PM.We find the answers to any queries you can think up. Today we answered John's question about sight and Karen's query about violence.  Read more Audio

3:53 PM.Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel. Story of the day today is about joint pain and the weather - are they connected? Read more Audio

4:07 PM.Rocket Lab's Electron rocket launch today on the Mahia Peninsula has been scrubbed again, sadly. A power fault this time. Read more Audio

4:10 PM.Kaikoura residents and businesses are celebrating the re-opening of State Highway 1 north following a year of earthquake repairs.  Read more Audio

4:16 PM.The Prime Minister Jainda Ardern says the Government's new families package will reduce child poverty in the country by 48 per cent. We ask the panellists whether this is realistic or if there are… Read more Audio

4:20 PM.The Prime Minister says wealthy New Zealanders can opt out of the Government's Winter Energy Payment, which will see those on a benefit, NZ Superannuation or a Veterans Pension get an extra boost due… Read more Audio

4:21 PM.The University of Otago has a new degree which brings science and art together, the BaSc. It aims to break down barriers between the two disciplines.  Read more Audio

4:30 PM.The families of those who died in the CTV building collapse in Christchurch's 2011 earthquake say they will continue to fight for justice.  Read more Audio

4:35 PM.New research studying supercentarians, those who sidestep disability and disease and live to more than 110 do so by eating well and getting plenty of exercise but the belief that the older you get… Read more Audio

4:51 PM.Toni Street and Mike Hosking announced yesterday that they are leaving their prime-time TV 1 show Seven Sharp. The news has come as a surprise to viewers, and now debate turns to who will replace the… Read more Audio

4:54 PM.Christmas can be a hard time for struggling families and with the Government's families package not set to kick in until mid-next year, many are having difficulty putting food on the table this… Read more Audio