The Panel

In part two, we go to the place in New Zealand with the least expensive house prices. Ikamatua resident Anna McInroe takes us on a tour of the hidden West Coast village. Then, Paul of Invercargill walked out to his suburban backyard to find a cow staring back at him. How did it get there and what happened next?

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Marian Hobbs and Mike Yardley. First up, we keep tabs on the evolving weather situation across the lower North island. Then, the Waitaki district mayor Mel Tavendale has criticised a "toxic online environment" that is making it hard for elected members to do their jobs, as the council trims a deeply unpopular 22 percent rates rise. Its...

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: left-footed footballers are worth their weight in gold, but why? Kylie Steel is a senior lecturer in Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition at Western Sydney University, and she explains the left-foot advantage.

In part two, a new low-salt version of Vegemite has been delivered to shelves in Australia, and not everyone's happy. Queensland University Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, Lauren Ball, gives the verdict on the recipe. Then, a mystery chocolate milk bandit has been causing chaos and confusion in Alexandra since 2024. Poppy Prendergast is on the case, and she shares her leads.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Michael Moynahan. First up, the National Party has announced a very Green-looking policy today: low interest loans for solar panels. Andrew Eagles from the Green Building Council shares his reaction. Then, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has walked back on a controversial clause of a bill that generated w...

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 New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Sue Kedgley, Jacqui Van Der Kaay, and Tim Wilson. First, a bombshell poll for both National and Labour, putting their combined numbers at 61. Then, could tax reform be the deciding topic of the election, and is National piggy-backing on other parties with their new policy to make Kiwisaver compulsory?

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Susana Lei'ataua. Then: There's almost no TV show more beloved than Doctor Who, but in recent years the show's status has been uncertain. Paul Scoones is a Doctor Who researcher and expert, and he explains what's going on.

In part two, a new Nelson cycleway could take the place of 200 carparks. Councillor Mel Courtney shares his concerns. Then, how would you fancy a goat toastie? That's what's on the menu at Mr Wolf eatery in Rotorua for a nationwide toastie competition.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Kathryn Graham and Allan Blackman. First up, over 40,000 people signed a petition calling for a rule change which would see retirement village residents get their money back quicker if they move out. Then, is there a blurry line between busking and begging? And how could this play out if the government's Move-On Bill is passed?

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: design historian Michael Smythe returns with his latest Kiwi Nugget: the Tullen Snips!

In part two, while NZ weighs up election year tax policies being proposed by political parties, Australia's changes to its Capital Gains Tax might have businesses looking across the ditch. Then, get your skates on for the high-speed spectacle sport: Roller Derby. North Island are heading to Rotorua soon for a tournament. Sulphur City Steam Rollers coach Layla Robinson has the details.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Aimie Hines and Andie McCombs. First up, to the UK, where Keir Starmer is leaving Downing Street as the shortest-serving Labour prime minister in history. Dr Mark Bennister of Queen Mary University of London brings his reaction. Then, if police are paid for their training hours, why shouldn't doctors, nurses, midwives or teachers be? M...

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: toetoe. They're the fluffy, friendly plants that line our coastline. But can you single them out from their invasive doppelgänger? Native Restorations founder Terry Stewart describes their differences.

In part two, screentime is on the rise, and hours of sleep are trending down for New Zealand's kids. What does that mean for our future workforce? Then, Dunedin possum patrol is out on the prowl this week for the annual city-wide pest census.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed McKnight and Niki Bezzant. First up, National and the Greens have presented two different solutions to New Zealand's looming financial uncertainty. Tax expert Bruce Bernacchi compared the two. Then, heartbreak across the country as New Zealand watched Egypt beat the All Whites today. The Panel's own World Cup correspondent Rory O'Su...

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, Northland's council is warning people on the hunt for a cheap second hand boat, that if the price is the best bargain you've ever seen, it's probably not quite the steal you think it is. Jim Lyle, Northland Regional Council harbourmaster, explains. Then, thousands of teens across the country will swap home comforts for tough challenges. All for the annual World Vision 40 Hour Challeng...

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Penny Ashton and David Farrar. First up, MPs perks have been deeply scrutinised lately. They're unapologetic about the perks, but are we paying politicians more than what they'd get in the private sector? And if not should they? Geoff Plimmer, associate professor for the school of business and government in Victoria University, joins t...

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 Emile Donovan. Then: after 14 years Ed Taylor is stepping down as general manager of the Warbirds over Wanaka International Air Show. It's a beast of an annual event and much loved by those that attend. Ed joins Wallace to talk about his time in the warbirds cockpit.

In part two, it's often argued that building houses in New Zealand is too expensive, too slow and fraught with uncertainty and often the end result is ugly. Dan Heyworth is the director of Box & Co and he says the solution is a construction sampler box or "pattern book". Then, the North Canterbury Poultry and Pigeon winter show saw many amazing fowl, but Stefanie Kalmakoff's 9-month-old black Arau...