Life & Society

American author Jonathan Rauch argues free speech and robust criticism should be encouraged and defended, even when it's racist, sexist or causes hurt. A gay, Jewish writer and thinker Rauch admits… Audio

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Niki Bezzant & David Farrar discuss the rise of the Wellington Phoenix - they're on fire right now. Plus are persimmon the new apple? Niki Bezzant… Audio

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Niki Bezzant & David Farrar discuss workplace bullying, and the situation in New Caledonia. Niki Bezzant is a journalist, speaker and author. David… Audio

Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to discuss how you know your partner is marriage material. [picture… Audio

If you're a fan of jigsaw puzzles and you fancy yourself as a bit of a whizz at getting them done in a jiffy - there's now a competition for you to show off your skills. Competitive speedpuzzling is… Audio

Jodie Hope has just been named president of the New Zealand Embalmers Association, only the second woman to hold the position, and the first to lead an all-female executive. Audio

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Mark Knoff-Thomas & Paula Penfold discuss what makes a good portrait, midlife crisis, MP Darleen Tana, and eating bugs. Mark Knoff-Thomas is the… Audio

Today on the Pre-Panel Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to discuss the psychology behind time perception during exersise. Audio

This week Mary talks about a recent conference run by the Retirement Commission - Te Ara Ahunga Ora. It was all about planning next steps in their National Strategy for Financial Capability. Mary… Audio

One in every three people between the ages of 18 and 34 still live at home with their parents, according to Stats NZ.  How do you navigate sharing household costs with adult children who've either… Audio