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3:50 PM.Lockdown did funny things for a lot of people. For RNZ Producer Robert Kelly it led to a desire to learn how to keep a house plant alive. Read more Audio

4:55 PM.Nelson's clock tower has always been a point of contention among locals but discussion of its merit - or lack of - has been stirred up again as the clock gets an overhaul.  Read more Audio

4:50 PM.The Panel is joined by Tim Watkin, who has written a piece for Pundit on the challenges ahead for Todd Muller. Read more Audio

4:40 PM.The Panel is joined by the chief executive of industry training organisation Competenz, Fiona Kingsford, to get her take on the government's free trade training package. Read more Audio

4:32 PM.In this day in 1967, The Doors released 'Light My Fire' in the US, where it went on to be number one on the singles chart two months later. Read more Audio

4:22 PM.As New Zealanders prepare to move to alert level 1, The Panel examines the idea of 'pandemic fatigue' with Dr Geoffrey Rice. Read more Audio

4:20 PM.Following on from the riots in the US, Waikato University of Law Professor Al Gillespie joins The Panel to discuss the laws surrounding rioting and peaceful assembly. Read more Audio

4:10 PM.Many in the US media are saying the treatment of journalists by police officers in recent days reflects an erosion of trust that has seeped into law enforcement under US President Donald Trump. Read more Audio

3:55 PM.Panellists Tayyaba Khan and Chris Finlayson share what they've been thinking about. Read more Audio

3:50 PM.While New Zealand is leaving the cage stage by stage, other parts of the world are entering another week of prolonged isolation.  Read more Audio

4:55 PM.As part of celebrating 60 years of Kiwi telly, the Panel looks back at some of the best moments, including the introduction of 'Chloe from Wainiuomata' to our screens - and those famous slippers. Read more Audio

4:41 PM.Otago University researchers estimate New Zealand could be Covid-19 free in a matter of weeks if there are no new detected cases in the meantime.  Read more Audio

4:38 PM.The Panel discusses the just released Queen's Honours list, which includes Dr Karen Poutasi, for services to education and the state, and Dr Tessa Duder, for services to literature. Audio

4:32 PM.In this day in 1981, Prince made his live British debut at The Lyceum Ballroom, London. Read more Audio

4:25 PM.A NZ safe driving report by global comparison site Finder has delivered an interesting snapshot of New Zealanders driving habits.  Read more Audio

4:08 PM.Protests continue across the US in response George Floyd, 46, died as a policeman knelt on his neck with Floyd groaning "please, I can't breathe" and "don't kill me". Minneapolis resident Tanya… Read more Audio

3:55 PM.Panellists Michele A'Court and Ben Thomas share what they've been thinking about. Read more Audio

3:50 PM.Microsoft is running a trial programme replacing journalists with machines and algorithms.  Read more Audio

4:45 PM.Ginette McDonald joins The Panel to look back on New Zealand's TV history and reminisce about one of her most popular characters, 'Lyn of Tawa'. Read more Audio

4:35 PM.Riots and protests are continuing in Minneapolis following the death of a black man in police custody.  Read more Audio