Niki Bezzant

I sent eight questions to the seven main parties, asking about women’s health across the life course. Six responded.

Dinner for four in just 30 minutes? Yes, please! This easy chicken bake is full of flavour, makes a great family dinner and saves on washing up thanks to its one-pan cooking method.

For people who’ve struggled with obesity or diabetes, the impact these drugs have can be life changing.

Consigned to the role of dull & worthy, fibre is vital for more than just gut health.

Longer lives & poorer health are driving a surge in care demands, borne largely by women.

In part two, inner city Wellington residents are fighting back after two beloved bus stops were painted over by the council. Why the big fuss? Then, the Menz Shed branch that has made over fifteen thousand pest traps, free of charge.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Niki Bezzant and Conor English. First up, nine thousand public service jobs to go says Nicola Willis in another pre-budget announcement. What will this mean and will the savings really be that significant? Then, is New Zealand a tax haven like Bermuda or the Cayman Islands? The Australians seem to think so.

Unexpected fractures and loss of bone density are not just the fate of the elderly.

In part two, more regional flights are being cut as the fuel crisis sinks its teeth in. The New Zealand Airports Association says the government should be stepping in. Global meetups for people called Ryan have been gaining popularity - and after experiencing the joy of the Ryan community overseas, an Auckland man is getting the movement going in New Zealand.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Niki Bezzant and Ed McKnight. First up, The case of a New Zealander being held in an ICE detention facility in the US has raised questions about the Green Card system. Immigration lawyer Andrew Nah unpacks the confusion. Then, is the mum and dad property investor era coming to a close? A recent survey suggests as much. Michael Rehm is an Associate Professor in Property at the University of Auckland.

In part two, a private members Bill from New Zealand first MP Jenny Marcroft is aiming to legally define men and women by biology. But politics aside, barrister Graeme Edgeler says it misses the legal mark. Then, how far underwater can a human go? Professor Simon Mitchell's work is deepening that possibility, and a hydrogen 'rebreathing' technique, and he's just been awarded $1m to continue this research.

Health writer Niki Bezzant on the surprising dementia stat every woman should know - and the practical steps that help.

Protein is the new darling of marketers & influencers, who might be right about this trend

There are known reasons why this apparent toilet inequity occurs – and experts say – known solutions.

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Discover the different types of fiber, the most fiber-rich foods and how it can aid gut health, lower cholesterol, prevent disease and support weight loss.

From standing desks to weighted vests during Zoom calls: has our pursuit of wellness turned regular life into a never-ending workout?

In part two, it's to Wairarapa and an update for the weather event there. Then, marine safety experts are warning the government's new Cook Strait ferries will be too big to safely cross the current route to Picton. And finally, the first cohort of a new 'earn as you learn' programme for manufacturing jobs is about to graduate.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by Ed McKnight and Niki Bezzant First up, a whip around on the extreme weather affecting the lower North Island and South island, including Helen who had her yurt destroyed by a falling tree. Then, over 100,000 public servants including nurses, teachers and others have walked off the job as part of the "megastrike". The Panel talks to the union for counsellors about why their members that work in schools have joined the strike. Finally the Panel t