The Panel

The Panel with Tim Batt and Jenni Giblin, Part 2

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, nothing gets people more angry than rubbish. In Rotorua, a change from weekly to fortnightly collection has prompted a petition with 4,00...

The Panel with Tim Batt and Jenni Giblin, Part 1

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Tim Batt and Jenni Giblin. First up, the Public Service Association is calling for a lo...

The Pre-Panel for 17 March 2026

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

The Panel Plus

16 Mar 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: a legal case against the governm...

The Panel with Verity Johnson and Tim Wilson, Part 2

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, proposed citizen arrest laws are proving unpopular, with the Police Association being the latest to object. President Steve Watt shares h...

The Panel with Verity Johnson and Tim Wilson, Part 1

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Verity Johnson and Tim Wilson. First up, with the price of petrol ticking over the $3 m...

The Pre-Panel for 16 March 2026

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

The Panel with Eve McCallum and Martin Cocker, Part 2

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, we return to the issue of speed bumps in Nelson. Earlier this week we talk to resident Jeremy Matthews who was very anti-bumps. But today...

The Panel with Eve McCallum and Martin Cocker, Part 1

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Eve McCallum and Martin Cocker. First up, Shane Jones says the last govt fatally wounde...

The Pre-Panel for 13 March 2026

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.

The Panel Plus for 12 March 2026

12 Mar 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: Louis Theroux's latest documenta...

The Panel with Marian Hobbs and David Farrar, Part 2

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, the panel hears from Arash Alaeinia an Iranian New Zealander based in Rotorua about his fears for Iran and his friends and family. Then, ...

The Panel with Marian Hobbs and David Farrar, Part 1

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Marian Hobbs and David Farrar. First up, a third of households in New Zealand have stru...

The Pre-Panel for 12 March 2026

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel.

The Whip for 11 March 2026

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Guyon Espiner, Lillian Hanly, and Heather Roy. They b...

The Panel Plus

11 Mar 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: in-house linguist Rory O'Sulliva...

The Panel with Chris Wikaira and Ali Jones, Part 2

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, a spate of fatal dog attacks have brought the longstanding issue of legislative reform front of mind. Northland animal welfare advocate L...

The Panel with Chris Wikaira and Ali Jones, Part 1

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Chris Wikaira and Ali Jones. First up, food manufacturer Heinz Watties is closing three...

The Pre-Panel for Wed 11 March

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel.

The Panel Plus for 10 March 2026

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An extra half hour of The Panel with Emile Donovan, where to begin, he's joined by Nights producer Bonnie Harrison. Then: Michael Smythe, design histo...

The Panel with Aimie Hines and Chris Clarke, Part 2

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet is in hot water after bagging ballet and opera. What does a local expert think and ... could it ...

The Panel with Aimie Hines and Chris Clarke, Part 1

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Emile Donovan is joined by panellists Aimie Hines and Chris Clarke. First up, "Far from smooth" - that's the assessment from ph...

The Pre Panel for 10 March 2026

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Emile Donovan, in for Wallace Chapman, previews tonight's edition of The Panel.

The Panel Plus for 9 March 2026

09 Mar 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 thought we'd take a look at a...

The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Richard Pamatatau, Part 2

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, speed bumps on the Tahunanui Hills will be removed after pushback form some members of the Nelson community. Jeremy is a local resident w...

The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Richard Pamatatau, Part 2

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, speed bumps on the Tahunanui Hills will be removed after pushback form some members of the Nelson community. Jeremy is a local resident w...

The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Richard Pamatatau, Part 1

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Leonie Freeman and Richard Pamatatau. First up, The Panel crosses live to Doha and Al J...

The Pre Panel for 9 March 2026

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

The Panel with Deborah Hart and Steve McCabe, Part 2

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, a lack of carparks in new townhouse developments in Auckland is causing frustration and chaos for some residents. Elaman Property is a de...

The Panel with Deborah Hart and Steve McCabe, Part 1

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Steve McCabe. First up, a bombshell poll has put National at it's lowe...

The Pre-Panel for Friday 8 March 2026

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.

The Panel Plus for Thursday March 2026

05 Mar 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 wealth tax? Internat...

The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Chris Wikaira, Part 2

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, DOC is pulling out of maintaining a popular track leading to a natural sinkhole in Abel Tasman. Local resident and caver Gerard Hindmarsh...

The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Chris Wikaira, Part 1

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nalini Baruch and Chris Wikaira. First up, Defence Force planes heading to the Middle E...

The Pre Panel for 5 March 2025

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Pre Panel for 5 March 2026

The Whip for 4 March 2026

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Holly Bennett, Corin Dann and Marian Hobbs. They begi...

The Panel Plus for Wednesday 4 March 2026

04 Mar 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: regular linguist Rory O'Sullivan...

The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Simon Pound, Part 2

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, the government has declined to provide subsidies for residential solar power, despite being shown research on it's economic efficiency. R...

The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Simon Pound, Part 1

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Cindy Mitchener and Simon Pound. First up, Donald Trump railed against foreign interven...

The Pre-Panel for 4 March 2026

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

The Panel Plus for 3 March 2026

03 Mar 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: fashion critic Emma Gleason pops...

The Panel with Sue Bradford and Phil O'Reilly, Part 2

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, a new 'Crisis of Confidence' survey has found half of those between the ages of 15 and 24 experience anxiety or depression. Outward Bound...

The Panel with Sue Bradford and Phil O'Reilly, Part 1

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Bradford and Phil O'Reilly. First up, an extended conversation on the US and Israel...

The Pre-Panel for Tuesday 3 March 2026

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel

The Panel Plus

02 Mar 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: why do rational, science-based p...

The Panel with Peter Dunne and Denise L'Estrange-Corbet, Part 2

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

n part two, would you pay $360 a night for a beachfront camping site? That's the rate one camper in Papamoa was charged. Then, a Nordic Walking coach ...

The Panel with Peter Dunne and Denise L'Estrange-Corbet, Part 1

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Peter Dunne and Denise L'Estrange-Corbet. First up, with Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatolla...

The Pre-Panel for 2 March 2026

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel.

The Panel with Heather Roy and Claire Amos, Part 2

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, a recent Environment Southland report has shown widespread degradation of Southlands drinking water. Nitrates are a risk to human health....

The Panel with Heather Roy and Claire Amos, Part 1

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Heather Roy and Claire Amos. First up, it turns out that MPs can claim from Internal Af...

The Panel Plus for 26 February 2026

26 Feb 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: Dayna Easton, Research Associate...

The Panel with Nicky Pellegrino and Allan Blackman, Part 2

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, Sharon Harvey, associate professor at AUT specialising in applied linguistics, says the recent move by some to make English an official l...

The Panel with Nicky Pellegrino and Allan Blackman, Part 1

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nicky Pellegrino and Allan Blackman. First up, Research Economist Professor Paul Dalzie...

The Pre-Panel

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel.

The Whip for 25 February 2026

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Wayne Mapp, Andrea Vance and Grant Duncan. On the blo...

The Panel Plus

25 Feb 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: our in-house linguist Rory O'Sul...

The Panel with Jennie Moreton and Simon Wilson, Part 2

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, as a toddler Nathan Kim moved to New Zealand from South Korea. he grew up in New Zealand but never really felt he belonged. He faced raci...

The Panel with Jennie Moreton and Simon Wilson, Part 1

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jennie Moreton and Simon Wilson. First up, yet another health data breach in NZ: health...

The Panel with Jennie Moreton and Simon Wilson, Part 1

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jennie Moreton and Simon Wilson. First up, yet another health data breach in NZ: health...

The pre-Panel

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel,

The Panel Plus for 24 February 2026

24 Feb 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 Eve McCallum and Andie McCombs, Part 2

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, when it comes to the government's changes to the Equal Pay Act, you can't go past these words: a 'flagrant and significant abuse of power...

The Panel with Eve McCallum and Andie McCombs, Part 1

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Eve McCallum and Andie McCombs. First up, we return to the issue of dog control, as pre...

The Panel Plus for 23 February 2025

23 Feb 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 new BBC adaptation of Willia...

The Panel with Penny Ashton and Peter Field, Part 2

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, columnist Martin van Beynen says it's a national disgrace that after 15 years Cathedral Square is still a building site. Then, Wellington...

The Panel with Penny Ashton and Peter Field, Part 1

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Penny Ashton and Peter Field. First up, the government has just announced a policy to g...

The Pre-Panel

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel.

The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Alan McElroy, Part 2

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, a bicycle and public transport advocate responds to panellist Allan Blackman's concerns about Auckland's Karangahape Road bike lanes bein...

The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Alan McElroy, Part 1

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nalini Baruch and Alan McElroy. First up, the former Prince Andrew has become the first...

The Pre-Panel for 20 February 2026

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

The Panel Plus

19 Feb 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: as the battle rages on to bring ...

The Panel with Zoe George and Conor English, Part 1

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George and Conor English. First up, the government has slashed plans for new homes ...

The Pre-Panel for 19 February 2026

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

The Pre-Panel for 19 February 2026

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel.

The Whip for 18 February 2026

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Ruwani Perera, Jonathan Milne, and Chris Carter. Firs...

The Panel Plus

18 Feb 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: resident linguist Rory O'Sulliva...

The Panel with Jo McCarroll and David Farrar, Part 2

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, the government is cracking down on so-called double dippers of welfare funding. The Ministry of Social Development will be able to claw b...

The Panel with Jo McCarroll and David Farrar, Part 1

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jo McCarroll and David Farrar. First up, a flood-stricken vegetable grower in Pirongia ...

The Pre-Panel for 18 February 2026

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

The Panel Plus

17 Feb 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 Sally Wenley and David Downs, Part 2

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, more voices from regions affected by the heavy rain and wind this week - Tony from Pirongia Mountain Vegetables says they have lost a maj...

The Panel with Sally Wenley and David Downs, Part 1

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sally Wenley and David Downs. First up, we go to residents affected by the various weat...

The pre-Panel

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel.

The Panel Plus

16 Feb 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: Professor Hrvoje Tkalcic is the ...

The Panel with Georgie Stylianou and Ed McKnight, Part 2

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, there's moves to ban car access to the northern coast of Ruakaka. The Panel talks to a local who says if they remove his vehicle from the...

The Panel with Georgie Stylianou and Ed McKnight, Part 1

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Georgie Stylianou and Ed McKnight. First up, yet another weather event has hit the Nort...

The pre-Panel for 16 February 2026

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel.

The Panel with Holly Bennett and Richard Pamatatau, Part 2

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, the last piece of nuclear arms control still in place between the US and Russia has now lapsed. Nuclear weapons testing may be restarted ...

The Panel with Holly Bennett and Richard Pamatatau, Part 1

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Holly Bennett and Richard Pamatatau. First up, Clifton Motor Camp in Hawke's Bay is eva...

The Pre-Panel

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.

The Panel Plus

12 Feb 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: Bad Bunny tore up the halftime S...

The Panel with Verity Johnson and Peter Field, Part 2

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown pulled a stunt in protest at the incoming ceiling on rates - putting on his so-called 'rates cap' during discu...

The Panel with Verity Johnson and Peter Field, Part 1

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Verity Johnson and Peter Field. First up, the Government has confirmed it will hold its...

The Pre-Panel for 12 February 2026

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel.

The Whip for 11 February 2026

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Lillian Hanley, Guyon Espiner and former labour MP Po...

The Panel Plus

11 Feb 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: our in-house linguist Rory O'Sul...

The Panel with Ali Jones and Allan Blackman, Part 2

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two, Gertjan Verdickt is a senior finance lecturer at Auckland University, he reckons we should do away with Lotto and install something more ...

The Panel with Ali Jones and Allan Blackman, Part 1

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ali Jones and Allan Blackman. First up, the Salvation Army's nineteenth annual State of...

The Pre Panel

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel.

The Panel Plus

10 Feb 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 time for another edition of...