The Sunday Panel: Influencers detained in Iran- and the Government response - The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

This week on the Sunday Panel, we had ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills and 1 News Business correspondent Katie Bradford discuss the following topics: 

Influencers in Iran 

Do we want our Government bailing out people who make mistakes overseas? Do you agree we should look at the situation they are in, not the how they got themselves in that situation? 

University Cheating Scandal 

It has been claimed some people will gain degrees in New Zealand without completing an assignment, how damaging is this to our universities? Does something need to be done urgently? Universities New Zealand are working with the Government on legislation to block these sites. 

Bird of The Year

Voting closes tonight at 5pm, and feathers are flying as two top avians vie to be crowned Bird of the Year. 

The pīwauwau (rock wren) and kororā  (little penguin)  are currently competing for the number one spot.  

Fluttering behind are the kea, rockhopper penguin, and the Chatham Island black robin.  

More than 31,000 verified votes have been cast so far, with the poll closing at 5pm on Sunday, October 30. 

The winner will be announced the next Monday.  

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