The Panel

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Susana Lei'ataua. Then: Labour MP Deborah Russell recently sparked a big reaction for knitting in Parliament, but turns out, not only does the craft have a history in the House, but in politics and activism around the globe. Steve Taylor is a research affiliate at Otago University's Centre for Theology...

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Cindy Mitchener and Chris Wikaira. First up, the first workday of Auckland's new City Rail Link has come and gone. Project chief executive Patrick Brockie comes along to mark the historic day. Then, building up a stack of rentals was once considered a surefire way to investors to get bang for their buck. But now the market has flattene...

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, 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 number...

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...

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 wh...

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.

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Annabelle Lee-Mather, Jonathan Milne and Peter Dunne. On the show tonight: Chris Hipkins new shocking poll result, should Labour give him the heave-ho?; the Greens supermarket policy is to spend billions to create a viable, state-run alternative in the market place, is this even possible?; how can poli...

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Mark Leishman. Then: Linguist Rory O'Sullivan is back in the studio to answer all your questions about language, words and why we use them the way we do.

First up, it's expected 10,000 public service workers will go on strike today. The panel talk to Josh Trlin, PSA Organiser and Lead Advocate for PSA members at MSD. Then, Living Streets Aotearoa are concerned about new rules that will allow some children and adults to ride bikes on the footpath. Living Streets Aotearoa President Chris Teo-Sherrell says it will make footpaths more dangerous. That i...

Wallace Chapman and Susana 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 Patrick Gower, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Emma Gleason is in studio to talk fashion and explain the ins and outs of the Met Gala/John Galliano scandal.

First up, National's new rejigged International Visitor Levy looks set to pacify mayors angered by their reversal on a proposed bed tax. Then, flu season is out of the gate this year, hospitals are straining at the seams. Why and have we seen the peak of winter illness yet? And is there a youth quake about to happen in this year's election? Finally, Book shops seem to be on the up, but what about...

Paddy Gower and Susana Lei'ataua 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.

Paddy Gower and Susana Lei'ataua 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: Bioeconomy Science Institute scientist Warren King has dedicated his life to studying grass. His latest project is trying to work out which grasses are going to thrive with climate change. He joins Wallace for a chat about all things lawn.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Kedgley and Peter Field. First up, the Greens have released their supermarket election policy, and it would see the Government buy 120 existing supermarkets and start its own competitor, called Kiwimart. Grocery Action Group chair Sue Chetwin joins the panel to chew on the ramifications. Then, the Auckland Council is considering tu...

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 Simon Wilson and Jo McCarroll. First up, Coastguard Tautiaki Moana is celebrating new rules that make lifejackets compulsory on all small vessels. Then, a Panel debate that's carried through the week: how much milk is it appropriate to drink from your workplace fridge? A primary school teacher got in touch to say her school is in the m...

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: to New South Wales, where $12m has been spent on a motorway underpass to make sure endangered koalas have a safe passage. But five months later...not one koala has walked through. Environmental researcher and policy lead at wildlife charity WIRES, Dr Colin Salter, explains why.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Claire Amos and Ed McKnight.  First up, carparks are back on the community noticeboard in Auckland. A new development in Morningside is void of any, and locals are worried about where the cars might go if new residents have them. Then, of all the trade wars going on in the world, Canada and the United States are among the most interest...

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 An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Susana Lei'ataua. Then: have you ever wondered how popcorn came to be? Dr Garritt Van Dyk of the University of Waikato shares the history of the cinematic snack.