We've had a flurry of education news this past week - giving the impression things are actually starting to look up.

Numeracy and literacy results are up significantly year on year, attendance is improving, and now - the Government wants to put an end to open plan classrooms. 

But today, a damning Government briefing points out significant concerns around the credibility of the NCEA system itself. 

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The Government has announced the funidng of $6 billion worth of construction projects to begin by Christmas. 

New and improved roads, school renovations, and hospital revamps - it's all been added to the National Infrastructure Pipeline which is now over $207 billion. 

These projects are also expected to create tens of thousands of jobs in the coming months. 

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Kids these days are far more tech savvy than previous generations, but does that really help them stay safer online? 

Tim Beveridge is joined by Principal Psychologist at Umbrella Wellbeing, Dougal Sutherland, for Parent Squad. 

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A 19 year old welder recently bought his first home - in part crediting his purchase to driving a cheap car. 

We all know you've got to make sacrifices to get into the market, so how are people making their way onto the ladder?

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This week on The Panel, Tim Beveridge is joined by AUT Chemistry Professor Allan Blackman and Editor of NZ Gardener Jo McCarroll to discuss the biggest stories from the week that was. 

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The cost of living is crunching down again, as more than 30-thousand Kiwis reportedly moved abroad last year. 

Are there any more changes can people make to save money? What things can they afford to cut?

Additionally, at what point do we look in the mirror and say the problem is our lack of personal discipline?

"Financial Force of Nature", and Founder of financial strategy site joins Tim Beveridge for Smart money...

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Sarcoma is deadliest cancer among children and young people, accounting for nearly one third of deaths among the 15-24 age group. 

Despite this, research funding remains low compared to more common cancers, and feeds back into low survival rates.

It's also reportedly misdiagnosed a third of the time, highlighting the urgent need for better early detection.

What do we do if we feel like our doctors misdiagnosed us? What signs should we look out for? 

How can we balance cancer-research to address the common ones and the deadliest ones?

Orthopaedic Surgeon Andrew Johnston joins Tim Beveridge for the Health Hub...

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Around 700 New Zealand soldiers and personnel are in Australia for the largest war-fighting and military training exercise in the Southern Hemisphere.

35-thousand soldiers from 19 nations are taking part in it.

The Defence Force says a key goal for them is to be able to integrate its capabilities into Australian and US relations.

The Government also announced ramping up defence spend earlier this year - but as it stands now, and with tensions abroad - how prepared are we? 

Tim Beveridge talks to Senior National Officer Lieutenant Colonel Tim Tuatini for more.

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With rising global tensions, market volatility, and an unpredictable international landscape, having a strong and credible foreign voice is becoming more important than ever for New Zealand.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters travelled to Malaysia for a summit with his South East Asian counterparts, where he worked towards a comprehensive strategic partnership by October.

But what does that actually mean for us? What would that relationship deliver in real terms? How are we positioning ourselves in an increasingly contested region?

He’s just come back from his trip — Winston Peters chats to Tim Beveridge.

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Kids can eventually turn a corner where they get a bit more stubborn when it comes to listening to us.

Sometimes it's just them being cheeky, sometimes it's a bit rude, sometimes it's just a miscommunication.

But how do you stay boss in the relationship? Should you even do it or is it something to worry about?

Tim Beveridge is joined by Family and Parent Coach Jenny Hale for Parent Squad...

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