The Panel

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: round two of Museum Show and Tell brings in Abe Gray of the Whakamana Cannabis Museum. He presents all 35 strains of legally available medical cannabis, and a fascinating LEGO display.

In part two, Taranaki went big on implementing drinking fountains at playgrounds, and new research says this has been a win for public health. Then, a local primary school is capturing national attention with their unique integration of AI. Principal of Rotokawa School, Regan Williams, explains.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Rajorshi Chakraborti and Heather Roy. First up, unemployment hits an 11-year high, with 5.6% of the working population locked out of paid employment. Council of Trade Unions president Sandra Grey unpacks what it's like out there. Then, the clock is ticking on the deadline for council to submit their plans to merge. Local government commentator Stefan Speller predicts what the RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop might see in his inbox come midnight on Sunday?

Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: they say good things take time, but research has long suggested that humans aren't so good at delayed gratification. But now, Auckland University of Technology researchers have found that practicing mindfulness can make the wait easier, and even enjoyable. Resident psychology professor Micah Goldwater takes a look.

In part two, with 10% of Creative NZ funding being awarded to South Island-based creatives, some believe a North Island bias is at play. Then, a river conservation group based in Geraldine is getting creative for their next fundraiser, by putting on a ceilidh.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Andie McCombs and Jo McCarroll. First up, a quick check-in on a snowy day in Dunedin with local photographer Stevo. Then, Christopher Luxon's comments to businesses about a "parent-child mentality" with government are still reverberating - even after an apology. And off the back of a stellar Commonwealth Games performance, the future of the Silver Ferns is up in the air. Sports editor Suzanne McFadden explains.

Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: New Zealand cleaned up at this year's Commonwealth Games, with 36 medals in total. Journalist and swimming writer Dave Crampton gives his assessment.

First up, what's the deal with the ACT Party's new policy giving teachers legal power to remove "persistently disruptive" students from the classroom? And NZ First wants New Zealanders to have more babies - so much so, that his party is proposing a financial boost for the first three kids a family has.