The Panel

The Panel with Aimie Hines and Ed McKnight, Part 2

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, Dame Lynda Topp was fired up at the music awards and attacked the government's spend on the arts. The panel discusses the issues at play ...

The Panel with Aimie Hines and Ed McKnight, Part 1

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Aimie Hines and Ed McKnight First up, a Budget 2026 debriefing this time looking at the...

The pre-Panel : Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The pre-Panel

The Panel Plus

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: one company oversees most big li...

The Panel with Michael Moynahan and Sue Bradford, Part 2

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, the issue of domestic cats hunting down native birds is a long-standing and thorny one. In Whanganui, local Bill Simmons reckons a cat cu...

The Panel with Michael Moynahan and Sue Bradford, Part 1

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Michael Moynahan and Sue Bradford. First up, prudence and discipline are the words echo...

The Pre-Panel for 28 May 2026

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Whip for 27 May 2027

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Ruwani Perera, Stephen Parker, and Wayne Mapp. On the...

The Panel Plus

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: what's in a name? Resident lingu...

The Panel with Anna Rāwhiti-Connell and Phil O'Reilly, Part 2

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, an old tree putting cracks in the pavement in Nelson's city centre has been cut down - a move which has divided opinion among the locals....

The Panel with Anna Rawhiti-Connell and Phil O'Reilly, Part 1

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Rāwhiti-Connell and Phil O'Reilly. First up, the big 7.9% rates increase has been...

The pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Panel Plus

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An extra half hour of The Panel with Emile Donovan, where he's joined by design historian Michael Smythe for Kiwi Nuggets. This week, he takes a look ...

The Panel with Simon Wilson and Deborah Hart, Part 2

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, among economic challenges, there's been an uptick globally in business events - and New Zealand and Australia are leading the charge. The...

The Panel with Simon Wilson and Deborah Hart, Part 1

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Emile Donovan is joined by panellists Simon Wilson and Deborah Hart. First up, RNZ's In Depth team have found $1m in political ...

The Pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Emile Donovan steps in for Wallace Chapman to co-star with Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio. They show they really can make something...

The Panel Plus for 25 May 2026

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: It's the absolute bedrock of soc...

The Panel with Verity Johnson and Mike Yardley, Part 1

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Verity Johnson and Mike Yardley. First up, tributes flow for Jules Topp, who has died a...

The Panel with Verity Johnson and Mike Yardley, Part 2

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, the panel hears from a couple who bought at market peak, and after being too stretched by mortgage payments, now live in a motorhome. The...

The Pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wallace Chapman, Jesse Mulligan and producer Tessa Guest star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of not...

The Panel with Zoë George and Chris Clarke, Part 2

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, to Dunedin, and an argument over the positioning of signs outside shops on the recently renovated George Street. Then, four weeks ago, 83...

The Panel with Zoë George and Chris Clarke, Part 1

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoë George and Chris Clarke. First up, why aren't ambulance services fully government ...

The Pre-Panel for 22 May 2026

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Panel Plus for 21 May 2026

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: we mark the return of Andrew Hun...

The Panel with Sue Kedgley and Dean Hall, Part 2

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, according to new research, the mismatch between what's being built and what downsizers want is stark. The panel hears why older New Zeala...

The Panel with Sue Kedgley and Dean Hall, Part 1

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Kedgley and Dean Hall. First up, a social housing shake up was on today's pre-budge...

The Pre-Panel: Your daily slice of stuff and nonsense

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan prove they really can make something out of nothing; Wallace also previews what's on The Panel this evening.

The Whip for 20 May 2026

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Andrea Vance, Phil Goff and Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. O...

The Panel Plus for 20 May 2026

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: linguist Rory O'Sullivan is in t...

The Panel with Nichole Lewis and Andrew Clay, Part 2

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, the new route of the Nelson Great Taste Trail ride runs through private land and farmers say it'll impact their working farms. Nelson Tas...

The Panel with Nichole Lewis and Andrew Clay, Part 1

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nichole Lewis and Andrew Clay. First up, the sting of nearly nine thousand public secto...

The Pre-Panel for 20 May 2026

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The show within a show, the little show that could, call it what you will, Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan will attempt to make you smile as they p...

The Panel Plus for 19 May 2026

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: award winning fashion writer Emm...

The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Conor English, Part 2

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, inner city Wellington residents are fighting back after two beloved bus stops were painted over by the council. Why the big fuss? Then, t...

The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Conor English, Part 1

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Niki Bezzant and Conor English. First up, nine thousand public service jobs to go says ...

The Pre-Panel: Daily Dose of Giggles

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The little show that can! Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan take on the big, and not so big issues as they preview tonight's edition of The Panel.

The Panel Plus for 18 May 2026

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: The Spinoff's staff writer Joel ...

The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Vinny Holloway, Part 2

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, sharemilker Gavin Hogarth's small milk business is shut down due to changing weather and increasing fuel costs. He says his story is only...

The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Vinny Holloway, Part 1

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jo McCarroll and Vinny Holloway. First up, the government has announced a funding boost...

The pre-Panel: Daily dose of giggles

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan take on the big, and not so big issues as they preview tonight's edition of The Panel.

The Panel with Mary Lambie and Allan Blackman, Part 2

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Oamaru art gallery owner and her stoush with the local council, and  would you try and lift 100kg for $100 cash? 

The Panel with Mary Lambie and Allan Blackman , Part 1

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We're not having enough babies, so what's the answer? And what we can learn from Defence Force schemes for youth.

The Pre-Panel for 15th May 2026

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wallace Chapman and producer Angie Skeritt preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

The Panel Plus for 14 May 2026

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then, an expert explanation on the age...

The Panel with Eve McCallum and Peter Dunne, Part 2

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Shock in Tauranga at plans to close two local libraries on a Sunday, and Twizel could soon be the home to the largest collection of earth moving mach...

The Panel with Eve McCallum and Peter Dunne, Part 1

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The pre-budget announcement for a paediatric palliative service, and the possible partial sell-off of Kiwibank.

The pre-Panel: Your daily slice of sense and nonsense

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The show within a show, the little show that could, call it what you will, Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan will attempt to make you smile as they p...

The Whip for 6 May 2026

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Jenna Lynch, Corin Dann and Heather Roy.

The Panel with Claire Amos and Mark Knoff Thomas, Part 2

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Christchurch City Council is moving ahead with plans to clamp down on short term accommodation, and we meet Wallace the rescue dog.

The Panel with Claire Amos and Mark Knoff Thomas, Part 1

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The panel discusses the Prime Minister's annual pre-Budget speech, plus should children be allowed to take home leftovers from the school lunch progra...

The Pre-Panel for 13 May 2026

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The show within a show, the little show that could, call it what you will, Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan will attempt to make you smile as they p...

The Panel Plus

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nights host Emile Donovan.joins The Panel, and we look at the design of the Zespri 'spife'

The Panel with Holly Bennett and Steve Mcabe, Part 2

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A Christchurch Go-Kart club is getting one last chance to find a new home, and an episode of civilian versus council.  

The Panel with Holly Bennett and Steve Mcabe, Part 1

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's plan to amend climate laws, and reaction to the scrapping of the fees-free university scheme.

The Pre-Panel for 12 May 2026

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The show within a show, the little show that could, call it what you will, Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan will attempt to make you smile as they p...

The Panel Plus

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: have you ever opted for a pair o...

The Panel with Zoe George and Peter Field, Part 2

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, a reference to the Duke of York will be removed from a commemorative plaque in Nelson, but not all councillors agree. Then, there's no ti...

The Panel with Zoe George and Peter Field, Part 1

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George and Peter Field. First up, a new political party has entered the fore: Te Ta...

The Pre-Panel

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The show within a show, the little show that could, call it what you will, Wallace Chapman, Jesse Mulligan and producer Tessa Guest make you smile as...

The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Simon Wilson, Part 2

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, as the winter sport season gets underway, so to comes the onslaught of poor sideline behaviour. Hadyn Jones is championing the cause of b...

The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Simon Wilson, Part 1

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Leonie Freeman and Simon Wilson. First up, new immigration rules will require prospect ...

The Pre-Panel

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The show within a show, the little show that could. Wallace Chapman, Jesse Mulligan and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's edition of The Panel....

The Panel Plus for 7 May 2026

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: railway expert Andrew Hunt expla...

The Panel with Sarah Perriam-Lampp and Ben Thomas, Part 2

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, apartment residents at Auckland's Wynyard Quarter are outraged by a prospective 23 story tower, which would block their sunlight and view...

The Panel with Sarah Perriam-Lampp and Ben Thomas, Part 1

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sarah Perriam-Lampp and Ben Thomas. First up, the government's attempts to entice an in...

The Pre-Panel for 7 May 2026

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The show within a show, the little show that could, call it what you will, Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan will always make you smile as they previ...

The Whip for 6 May 2026

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Andrea Vance, Maria Slade and Chris Carter. On the sh...

The Panel Plus for 6 May 2026

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Rory O'Sullivan is back for anot...

The Panel with Verity Johnson and Liam Hehir, Part 2

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, plans to demolish a set of brutalist lecture theaters at Otago University called the Archway Theatres in exchange for a formal garden has...

The Panel with Verity Johnson and Liam Hehir, Part 1

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Verity Johnson and Liam Hehir. First up, the panel debates the news that the Broadcasti...

The Pre-Panel for Wednesday 6 May

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's the little show that can: ten minutes of sense and nonsense with Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan, whether it makes you smile, or grimace, it'l...

The Panel Plus for 5 May 2026

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: award winning fashion writer Emm...

The Panel with Penny Ashton and Tim Wilson, Part 2

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, ACT leader David Seymour says the government needs to go further and allow pharmacists to treat more conditions, reducing how often New Z...

The Panel with Penny Ashton and Tim Wilson, Part 1

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Penny Ashton and Tim Wilson. First up, lead your own reform, or we'll do it for you: th...

The Pre-Panel for 5 May 2026

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The show within a show, the little show that could, call it what you will, Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan will always make you smile as they previ...

The Panel Plus for 4 May 2026

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan.

The Panel with Jenni Giblin and Mike Williams, Part 2

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, a proposal to turn a marina carpark into a tower twice the heigh of anything else in downtown Auckland has hit a brick wall. A local CBD ...

The Panel with Jenni Giblin and Mike Williams, Part 1

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jenni Giblin and Mike Williams. First up, according to a leaked TAB report the horse ra...

The Pre-Panel

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's a show within a show! Guaranteed to make you smile, or grimace. The Panel team previews tonight's edition of their programme.

The Panel with Anna Rawhiti-Connell and Mike Yardley, Part 2

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, police are warning cyclists to stay sharp on the road rules ahead of a month of planned bike events. Cycling Action Network's Patrick Mor...

The Panel with Anna Rawhiti-Connell and Mike Yardley, Part 1

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Rawhiti-Connell and Mike Yardley. First up, so-called coalition cracks are back in...

The Pre-Panel for Friday, 1 May 2026

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

The Panel Plus

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: This morning, the Cancer Society...

The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Ed McKnight, Part 2

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, more regional flights are being cut as the fuel crisis sinks its teeth in. The New Zealand Airports Association says the government shoul...

The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Ed McKnight, Part 1

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Niki Bezzant and Ed McKnight. First up, The case of a New Zealander being held in an IC...

The Pre-Panel

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's edition of The Panel.

The Whip for 29 April 2026

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Jonathan Milne, Holly Bennett, and Tracey Martin. Fir...

The Panel Plus

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: suspicions of insider trading ar...

The Panel with Wendyl Nissen and Andrew Clay, Part 2

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, Wellington councillor Sam O'Brien takes a look at the case of the disappearing beach in Hataitai. Then, they head to a very lucky school ...

The Panel with Wendyl Nissen and Andrew Clay, Part 1

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Wendyl Nissen and Andrew Clay. First up, heavy vehicles may soon be able to take more o...

The Pre-Panel for Wednesday, 29 April 2026

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

The Panel Plus

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: design historian Michael Smythe ...

The Panel with Patrick Phelps and Claire Amos, Part 2

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, a major surf championship is coming to Raglan, and it's had approval to serve alcohol - a move which has angered some Raglan locals. Then...

The Panel with Patrick Phelps and Claire Amos, Part 1

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Patrick Phelps and Claire Amos. First up, New Zealand's Free Trade Agreement with India...

The Pre-Panel for Tuesday, 28 April 2026

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

The Panel with Kathryn Graham and David Farrar, Part 2

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, shop owners on Whangarei's Bank Street say the installation of a priority T2 lane on the street is severely affecting their business. The...

The Panel with Kathryn Graham and David Farrar, Part 1

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Kathryn Graham and David Farrar. First up, the Government has pulled the funding from S...

The Pre-Panel

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

The Panel Plus for 23 April 2026

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: According to a BBC investigation...

The Panel with Georgie Stylianou and Alan McElroy, Part 2

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, professional dog walkers in Christchurch have reported abuse and intimidation from members of the public. The Christchurch City Council h...