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- First up, we mark 25 years since the 9/11 attacks by talking to James Paddon. On the 9th of September 2001 an airliner flew into the 93rd floor of the north tower of the World Trade Center. James was at his desk on the 83rd floor. Read more about his story here. Then, A medical school admission scheme designed to try and increase the number of Maori and Pacifica doctors, could have its days numbered. The ACT party says the scheme is discriminatory and wants to scrap the whole thing, but a group of doctors and academics want the government to release an independent review of the scheme. They say it will hold indisputable evidence of the schemes impact on Maori and Pacifica students. After that we look into the resurgence of padder tennis. Did you play it? Was it better than bullrush? Then finally: there's nothing more powerful than a craft group, when they put their minds to something. In Northland 22 women were given a very unusual assignment of sewing a set of unique doorstops, for the historic Clendon House.
- 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 Mark Leishman. Then: NRL player Jai Arrow has thrown a spotlight on Motor Neuron Disease, particularly as SKY Sport NZ cut away from an emotional celebration of his life and career during the Rabbitohs game on Friday night. We wanted to know more about the disease that affects 400 people in New Zealand at any one time. He talks to Mark Leggett, Chief Executive of Motor Neuron Disease New Zealand.
- First up, The ACT Party wants to wind up the Waitangi Tribunal, saying its contemporary inquiries have become increasingly ideological and expansive. Roimata Smail is a lawyer specialising in the treaty, she joins the panel to discuss the issue. Then, a petition has been created asking for Tourette syndrome to be officially recgonised as a disability. Advocate Felix Shaw walks the panel through what they are calling for. Next, Air Ruatoria needs a an upgraded airstrip. At the moment it's just grass, but as Dan Russell, the chair of the Ruatoria Papa Rererangi Charitable Trust explains, regional air travel is under the knife and they need to take funding into their own hands. Finally, Bruce Hopkins is well known through his work as an actor on Lord of the Rings. He's also an in-demand marriage celebrant, particularly by fans of the fantasy trilogy.
- Wallace and Susanna 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.
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