This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by Professor Emeritus of Sociology Paul Spoonley, and NZ Herald Senior Writer Simon Wilson, to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was.

Spurs vs Liverpool among big Premier League matches you can watch live on Sky Sports in December; Sky Sports' Premier League coverage has increased from 128 matches to at least 215 games exclusively ...

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Marks & Spencer have unveiled their full Christmas range - and the first raft of festive items are already hitting stores this week. The retailer has announced that they are going "earlier than ever" ...

Visitors to a picturesque castle will have the opportunity to see it in its Christmas splendour for the first time in half a century. Raby Castle in County Durham, which also is set to host Santa ...

The long-awaited Christmas Bonus for social welfare recipients will be paid again this year - and some people will receive it twice. The payment, confirmed as part of Budget 2026 last week, is ...

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Coronation Street boss Kate Brooks has shared some early teasers for this year's Christmas episodes. Cast and crew are currently busy filming the festive editions, with decorations up around the set ...

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Not a fan of spooky season? Good news – it's almost time to get in the holiday spirit with The Hallmark Channel's "Countdown to Christmas." Starting in October, the holiday movie marathon will air ...