The Panel

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.

In part two, Sally Britnell, a member of the deafblind community, shares her experience of having three separate rideshare drivers cancel on her. Then, how many burgers could you eat in a month? Burger Wellington's unofficial ambassador, Tim Yamat, shares his goal for the month.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Heather Roy and Mike Williams. First up, new modelling has made it clear just how big the bill will be for fixing bridges, roads and buildings damaged increasingly frequent and severe storms. Then, "it is not the state's responsibility to feed our children" is the view of NZ Herald columnist and former Free Speech Union chief executive...

Wallace Chapman and Emile Donovan 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 an action-packed half hour of politics. He is joined by panellists Corin Dann, Jenna Lynch and Sue Bradford. First, how should we be reading into China's missile test in the South Pacific? Then, as coalition partners opt out of backing a proposed social media ban, could National and Labour join forces to get it through? And what does that say about the state of the coalition? Fina...

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Susana Lei'ataua. Then: resident linguist Rory O'Sullivan takes a look at the male-dominated traditions of the English language, and the slow move to modernise it

In part two, a West Coast resident is exasperated at the cost of maintaining a sea wall to stop his house from falling into the Buller River. Then, an Australian cast of male strippers touring New Zealand are still trying to track down suitcases that fell off a trailer three days ago.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Dean and Conor English. First up, a quick look at conditions in Wairarapa as a brutal storm moves up the country. Then, how do Labour and National's policies compare on financial support for household solar power? And a lottery committee dedicated to marae funding has been disestablished. Ngati Kahungunu chair Bayden Barber reacts...

Wallace Chapman and Perlina Lau 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 Susana Lei'ataua. Then: Michael Smythe comes along for another episode of Kiwi Nuggets, where he takes a look at the history of New Zealand-designed products. This week: the Fisher & Pykel Dish Draw.

In part two, Nelson Mayor Nick Smith is calling for a slow-down of the Tenths Bill, with concerns that it will weaken protections over Abel Tasman National Park. Local communications strategist, Johnny O'Donnell, disagrees. Then, Otago libraries are lending out robotic cats and dogs as a companionship option for older people and those with dementia.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Fifield and Phil O'Reilly. First up, Kaikoura has been today's victim of ferocious weather, with the river bursting its banks. Motel owner Fiona Wei explains what she's seen. Then, China's latest missile tests in the South Pacific are "incredibly unwelcome" according to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. International relations exp...

Wallace Chapman and Emile Donovan 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 Susana Lei'ataua. Then: United States President Donald Trump has gone from labelling cryptocurrency a scam, to earning $1b from is in a year. Marta Khomyn is a Senior Lecturer of Finance and Data Analytics at Adelaide University. She breaks down this major pivot.

In part two, a Waikato District councillor is in legal hot water after upgrading a stretch of footpath before he got official sign off. Then, how would you like to dine in a six-seat restaurant? That's newly on offer at Ni, in the King Country, and co-owner Natalie Bulman joins the show.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Cindy Mitchener and Chris Wikaira. First up, an Oamaru man is frustrated that there wasn't earlier action from the council after evacuating overnight in heavy rain. Then, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says he's "deeply concerned" by China's missile testing in the South Pacific. Geopolitical commentator Selwyn Manning joins th...

Wallace Chapman and Emile Donovan 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.

In part two, A campaign led by strippers has helped bring collective bargaining rights for contractors a step closer. The Commerce Amendment Bill passed it's second reading this week. It includes a law change allowing independent contractors who do not pose a threat of cartel behaviour to collectively bargain. Cleo Harper from Fired Up Stilettos tells the panel why they've fought for this. Then, w...

First up, a raft of new offences and penalties were passed into law this week, with the most dramatic change being a presumption of car forfeiture for racers. This could mean the return of car crushing, and Waikato District Council mayor Aksel Bech is here for it. Then, we return to Brown's Bay on Auckland's North Shore for a story we covered on Monday. We heard from Reverend Dion Blundell who wan...

Wallace Chapman and Emile Donovan 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 Mark Leishman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Susana Lei'ataua. Then: the European heatwave is scorching citizens and breaking records with temperatures leapfrogging 40 degrees Celsius. The French have taken to using an unusual home remedy to keep cool - smearing crushed chalk over their windows. How does this work? Mark talks to Mat Santamouris, a...

In part two, airborne asbestos has been found in children's play sand. The panel hears from Alex Eddington, CEO Eco Choice Aotearoa.

First up, it's been revealed that a third of people who don't qualify for emergency accommodation get no support at all. Aaron Hendry, general manager of Kick Back, which provides support to young people experiencing homelessness, tells the panel he is not surprised at all. Then, the residents of Eastbourne are sick and tired of a spate of car tyre thefts. Residents of the Wellington suburb have w...

Mark Leishman and Emile Donovan 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 Jonathan Milne, Annabelle Lee-Mather and John Boscawen. First, they look at a scathing report on the stripped back school lunch programme, and then, National's new Kiwisaver policy. Did they rob Labour's glory? And, are MPs domestic travel bills getting out of hand?