James Nokise
Your phone is listening
Some are starting to notice a pattern that links key words that they type in emails or in internet search engines leading to advertisements that suddenly appear in their social media feed about those… Audio
Forging ahead with fireworks display
Auckland man Damien Grant is carrying on with plans for his annual commercial-scale fireworks display despite an outcry from neighbours who are worried about their pets and stock. Ros Rowe of Leg-Up… Audio
Origins of countries' names
Argentina comes from "land beside the silvery river", Venezuela means "little Venice", Brazil means red like an ember, Spain comes from land of many rabbits.The Credit Card Compare site in Australia… Audio
Freedom of choice and speech
Some listener feed back on our earlier story about a US judge siding with a baker who refused to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple. Audio
BYO takeaway containers
In an effort to discourage the use of plastic some takeways are inviting customers to BYO container. Today is World Oceans Day and there's a campaign to get rid of not only real plastic but those in… Audio
Support for state house P evictions
National's Judith Collins' stance on not allowing drug-addicts to remain in state houses has gained support from Panel listeners Audio
Chequered flag for speedway at Western Springs
The last lap of motor racing has been raced at Auckland's Western Springs. The speedway didn't want to leave its city-fringe location but has to re-locate to an area near the airport. The Auckland… Audio
Shane Jones gloats over Northland funding bonanza
Sixty per cent of funding distributed so far through the billion-dollar-a-year Provincial Growth Fund has gone to Northland. The Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones credits advocacy… Audio
Attending MPs functions
Does paying $600 to hear an MP such as Labour's Grant Robertson speak reap any benefits? The Finance Minister attended a Party fundraiser which was attended by supporters, business figures and… Audio
The Panel with Janet Wilson and James Nokise (Part 2)
Argentina comes from "land beside the silvery river", Venezuela means "little Venice", Brazil means red like an ember, Spain comes from land of many rabbits.The Credit Card Compare site in Australia… Audio
The Panel with Janet Wilson and James Nokise (Part 1)
Does paying $600 to hear an MP such as Labour's Grant Robertson speak reap any benefits? The Finance Minister attended a Party fundraiser which was attended by supporters, business figures and… Audio
The week that was with James Nokise and Irene Pink
A look at the lighter stories of the week including the Auckland snapper that appear to be surviving in the wild without tails. Audio
New Zealander of the year tonight
This year's New Zealander of the year will be announced at an award ceremony in Auckland tonight. It's between Mike King, Kristine Bartlett and Dr Siouxsie Wiles. Audio
Worst Olympian Ever
Worst. Olympian. Ever... with full stops between the words. That is a real Twitter-sryle putdown. It's alluding to Hungarian halfpipe skier Elizabeth Swaney. Audio
Beer-wine hybrid the bridge for the indecisive
Will beer-wine be a terrible idea or will it kick off? Audio
What Christchurch needs 7 years on
One of the heroes from the Christchurch earthquake gives his take on where the city is at today and what needs to be done. Audio
What the Panellists have to say
Julia Hartley Moore and James Nokise each have topics they want to talk about. Audio
Billy Graham and salvation
The famous evangelist preacher, Billy Graham, has died age 99. Salvation is the topic of today's half-time discussion on The Panel. Audio
Overseas buyers in Queenstown
The Queenstown Lakes District Council wants luxury homes exempt from the Government ban on foreign buyers. The council says it is benefitting significantly from people purchasing luxury homes. Audio
