The Panel with Verity Johnson and Mike Yardley, Part 1

Tonight, on The Panel, Emile Donovan is joined by panellists Verity Johnson and Mike Yardley. First up, bird flu has finally arrived in New Zealand, and with it, some quickly circulating conspiracy theories about it. Disinformation expert Sanjana Hattotuwa explains. Then, the Manawatu Harness Racing Club is one of seven race tracks facing potential closure in a proposal from industry bodies. Club president Dan Lynch makes the case for staying open.