The Panel for Friday 18 September 2020

3:48 PM.Two serious incidents on Auckland's Harbour Bridge today have left the city in gridlock for the home commute or trip out of town. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport agency senior journey manager Neil Walker… Read more Audio

3:51 PM.Peruvian shamans are trying to work out who is going to win the upcoming US election, without much success. Rob Kelly has a look back at unusual prediction models. Audio

3:55 PM.'I've been thinking' with panellists Heather Roy and Anton Matthews. Audio

4:08 PM.Chamber of Commerce survey finds 90% of businesses are opposed to a plan to get rid of vehicles on Wellington's Golden Mile. Chamber chief executive, John Milford talks to The Panel about why they are… Read more Audio

4:17 PM.The Panel looks at ways to encourage Te Reo use beyond Te Wiki o te Reo Māori . Audio

4:26 PM.Singapore Airlines is offering flights to nowhere for travel junkies who need to get a "fix" of flying out of their systems during these travel restricted times. Audio

4:31 PM.Today in music history Maori musician Whirimako Black. Audio

4:33 PM.The Panel looks back at audience feedback from topics from throughout the week. Audio

4:39 PM.Early childhood education research finds that the children who attend early learning centres are more social but also more prone to becoming unwell. Report co-author Dr Sarah Gerritsen talks to the… Read more Audio

4:50 PM.More discussion as Professor of Law Al Gillespie talks to The Panel about combating conspiracy theories online during the lead up to the election and how to shut down online fake news. Audio

4:57 PM.South Canterbury couple's rescue pigeon likes to high five people when they wander past his cage. Audio