Jo Mc Carroll

Nineteen iconic phoenix palms in Matamata might be getting the chop. Residents are not happy about the decision, but the local council says they are poisonous and need to come down. Jo McCaroll from… Audio

The Panel looks at some of the more unusual New Zealand made products and speaks to Brett Renall, from Woodpecker Signs in Lincoln. Audio

More than 140 high profile scientists have urged Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg not to the let the US President spread "misinformation and incendiary statemements" amid US protests. Audio

In a strange development, two stories centered around spies or ex-spies in New Zealand have been making the headlines today. Audio

In this day in 1967, Procol Harum were at number one on the UK singles chart with 'A Whiter Shade Of Pale'.  Audio

The Panel discusses whether it's time for a nationwide recycling scheme to make it easier for Kiwis to recycle. Audio

Black Lives Matter protests are continuing following the death of George Floyd.  Audio

New Zealand is moving to Alert Level One at midnight. Covid-19 restrictions have prevented many events, sporting or corporate, from proceeding at venues, including our big stadiums.  Audio

Panellists Jo McCarrol and Ian Taylor share what they are thinking about. Audio

Forrest Fenn is an 89-year-old author and artifacts dealer, and 10 years ago, he hid a treasure chest in the Rocky Mountains.  Now he says someone has found the chest, 10 years later. Audio

Editor of NZ Gardener Jo McCarroll discusses the therapeutic nature of gardening. Audio

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have said they will drop the word royal, before adding that the Queen did not have international jurisdiction over its use. Audio

Fewer kids are reading for fun - and parents are being encouraged to do what they can to foster a love of books in young children. Audio

The Motor Trade Association's Greig Epps joins The Panel to talk about the Governments policy to make New Zealand's car fleet cleaner and greener stalling. Audio

It is understood Hannah Tamaki, wife of Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki and leader of political parr Vision NZ, is to appear on Dancing with the Stars. Audio

Water Safety New Zealand chief executive Jonty Mills joins The Panel to talk about a terrible few days in the water. Audio

General Manager of the National Tobacco Control Advocacy Service at Hāpai Te Hauora Stephanie Erick joins The Panel to discuss changes to vaping regulations. Audio