Guy Williams

In the debate over where to site the 36th America's Cup, Wynyard Basin has won out over the Wynyard point plan. We check in with RNZ's Auckland reporter Todd Niall about the discussions. Audio

The woman who sang the song "I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas", Gayla Peevey has seen the arrival of Francesca the pygmy hippo at her local zoo - just in time for Christmas. We ask the panellists… Audio

A bill to allow terminally ill New Zealanders to choose euthanasia has passed its first reading by a big margin. MP's say further support will depend on public submissions during the select committee… Audio

Another famous athlete has failed a drugs test. Cyclist Chris Froome could be stripped of his Vuelta title after testing positive for excess levels of the asthma medication, Salbutamol. Audio

An Auckland company has taken matters into its own hands, clamping the cars of people going into the neighbouring Chinese Embassy to obtain visas. The panellists give their views on whether the… Audio

Auckland mayor Phil Goff wants a new national stadium and he's hoping to get the government onboard to build it on Auckland's waterfront. With all the back and forth over the America's Cup options, we… Audio

The government has today delivered its first update of the state of its books. Economic commentator Bernard Hickey gives his first impressions of the mini-budget. Audio

The panellists share their tales of spiritual, mystical or extraterrestrial experiences. Audio

Defence strategy analyst Dr Malcolm Davis weighs in on China's new plan to become the world's biggest superpower, following president Xi Jinping's latest speech. Audio

Otago University's Jonathan Broadbent gives his view on whether a new article claiming diet is more important than brushing is true for our dental health. Audio

The end of Holden's in Australia. The Panelists discuss their favourite rides. Audio

The panellists debate whether Wisnton Peters has backed his party into a corner. If the new government fails, will the party die? Audio

Economist Dr Ganesh Nana talks us through whether Winston Peters was right in his warning of dark economic times ahead. Audio

Commentator and writer Morgan Godfery joins The Panel noting that in hindsight Winston Peters decision seems obvious, but how will this play out for the parties involved? Audio