The Panel

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Peptides: are being sold online as the magic substance that fixes everything: skin pigment, wrinkles, and of course, unwanted weight. Just today, health authorities in New South Wales issued a warning about unapproved peptides, after a huge rise in hospital visits associated with t...

First up, more discussion around politicians meeting gang members as Te Pati Maori MP Oriini Kaipara is doubling down on her support of gangs saying "I will not ever turn my back on whanau in need". Then, Labour's social media policy is fully revealed, they'll create a new digital regulator to tell the tech companies what to do. Will it make your children safer? And meet the Hawke's Bay eye surgeo...

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.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jenni Giblin and Mike Yardley. First up, is it ethical to use AI in a political attack ad? The question was raised by a Taxpayers Union hit piece on Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Massey University Marketing Analytics Professor Bodo Lang gives his two cents. Then, for another round of The Panel's soapbox, transport engineer and inner-cit...

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 Emile Donovan. Then: this Mental Health Awareness Week, are we getting better at supporting people who are struggling? Dr Chris Bowden, a Director of Educational Psychology at Victoria University shares his professional, and personal, perspective. If you or someone you know may be thinking about suicid...

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Eve McCallum and Simon Wilson. First up, they take a look at the talking points from Wednesday's Herald Leaders Debate, including Chris Hipkins promise to exclude MPs from the Greens and Te Pati Maori from key Ministerial roles, and Christopher Luxon's wobble on minimum wage rates. Then, an expert in health management systems, Robin Ga...

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.

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Tracey Martin, Stephen Parker and Annebelle Lee-Mather. They discuss last night's TVNZ multi party debate, criticism some parties are getting for meeting with the Mongrel Mob, New Zealand's abstention of a UN vote on global pandemic preparedness and more.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then, for another episode of Museum Show and Tell, Southland's Fire Service Museum chairperson, Les Costigan, introduces Wallace to two prized possessions: Captain Hamilton's silver helmet, and a 1957 Commer fire appliance.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Niki Bezzant and Chris Clarke. First up, nurse workforce numbers are shaping up to be a significant election issue. Earlier this month, a government directive want out to limit the number of nursing students. Auckland University Nursing Professor Andrew Jull reacts. Then, after a Wellington community housing resident spoke to the panel...

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.

Following a special RNZ simulcast of an election leaders debate, Wallace is joined by expert analysts Holly Bennett and Chris Carter to debrief the quips, claims, and colourful exchanges made.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Steve McCabe and Sarah Perriam-Lampp. First up, Labour and National have been slinging claims at each other about their recently released fiscal plans. Economist Rob MacCulloch wades through the mud with his analysis. Then, the ACT Party is copping some flack for cuts to disability funding. Accessibility consultant Callum McMenamin sha...

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.

The Panel Plus from Monday 12 October.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Andie McCombs and Cindy Mitchener. First up, Labour wants to cut the cost of school uniforms and allow affordable, generic alternatives - a similar policy to one ACT has already released. New Zealand Principals Association president Jason Miles shares the school's perspective. Then, should Auckland's harbour bridge fly the Tino Rangati...

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.

First up, should New Zealand ban the sale of fireworks? We'll hear from Alice Hayward, founder of Ban the Boom NZ as NZ First campaigns on the issue. Then, a controversial rockpool harvesting ban and what it means for coastal communities, the panel hears from Waikato Regional Council Chair Warren Maher. And, Labour's proposal to require local support acts at major international concerts, with Musi...

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 Emile Donovan. Then: this week marks the three-year anniversary of the October 7 massacre in Southern Israel. The resulting Israeli invasion of Gaza sparked two years of war, destroyed much of Gaza and left 74 thousand Palestinians dead. Eyal Mayroz is a Senior Lecturer in Peace and Conflict Studies, U...

First up, randomised drug testing for beneficiaries will be on the way if the National Party is elected. But will it actually do anything minimise illegal drug use? The panel talks to Dr Fiona Hutton, Associate Professor in Criminology at Victoria University, and is on the board of the drug checking organisation, Know Your Stuff. Then, continuing with Policy Watch today and Labour wants compensati...

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.

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Heather Roy, Ben Thomas and Ruwani Perera.

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'Sullivan explores and unpacks the wonders of vocal fry.