An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: it might sound crazy, but The Matrix was onto something when it comes with human perception of reality - but just how much of our experience of the world is true, and how much is made up in our minds? Psychology Professor Micah Goldwater explains.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

In part two, free massages and subsidised bicycles from work sure do sound nice, but are they genuinely useful perks? New research suggests only one in five employed New Zealanders think so. Then, true or false: you can get legally married over video call. If you're scratching your head at that, tune in to Celebrants Aotearoa president Anna Flanagan, who comes along to clear up some misconceptions.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Verity Johnson and David Downs. First up, the Auckland's proposed habour crossing is sending fireworks across the political landscape this week, with Winston Peters calling it a gross state of money. North Shore councillor John Gillon joins the programme. Then, reduced transport subsidies for people with disabilities are being criticised by advocates like former paralympian Barney Koneferenisi.

Hamilton families are struggling to put food on the table. As the city's first social supermarket opens today, it's a stark reminder that many are unable to afford basic necessities. Waikato Bay of Plenty regional reporter Rachel Moore reports.

Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about a police investigation which is underway into an alleged sexual assault linked to players within the high profile Sydney Swans AFL team.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

The man who discovered an ancient waka partially buried in dunes on Rekohu, Chatham Islands hopes after seeing it first hand the government will stump up the money to save it. Pieces of the waka - believed to be part of an early migration from Hawaiki centuries ago - were discovered nearly two years ago. Hundreds of fragments have been recovered but the bulk of the Waka is still in dunes and exposed to damage. Vincent Dix, who first discovered the waka on his land in 2024, spoke to Lisa Owen.

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie says the Springboks series kicking off on Sunday is going to be a lot tougher than a world cup. The squad has made light work of the South Africa tour so far - remaining undefeated in three outings. However, tour-ending injuries and mind games from the hosts are testing the team before the first whistle blows at Ellis Park. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Lisa Owen from Johannesburg.

Philip Polkinghorne's sister has described a catastrophic scene when she arrived at her brother's Remuera home on the day Pauline Hanna was found dead. Ruth Hughes was not called as a witness at Dr Polkinghorne's 2024 murder trial, where he was found not guilty, but today she was called on to give evidence at the inquest into Hanna's death. Jessica Hopkins reports.