The Panel
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The Panel
The Panel features a range of panellists from across the opinion spectrum, together with an interesting mix of experts, leaders, and locals.
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The Panel with Eve McCallum and Martin Cocker, Part 2
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
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
Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.
The Panel Plus for 12 March 2026
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
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
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 Whip for 11 March 2026
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
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
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
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 Panel Plus for 10 March 2026
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
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 b...
The Panel with Aimie Hines and Chris Clarke, Part 1
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
Emile Donovan, in for Wallace Chapman, previews tonight's edition of The Panel.
The Panel Plus for 9 March 2026
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
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
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
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
Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Steve McCabe, Part 2
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
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
Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.
The Panel Plus for Thursday March 2026
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
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
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
Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview The Panel for 5 March 2026
The Whip for 4 March 2026
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
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
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
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
Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.
The Panel Plus for 3 March 2026
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
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
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
Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's edition of The Panel.
The Panel Plus
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
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
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...