The Panel

In part two, a see saw in central Dunedin has drawn attention for its price tag - but how much did it actually cost? And finally, the Far North vintage car club is celebrating 50 long and great years of car appreciation.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Allan Blackman and Aimie Hines. First, the government is to formally consider its position on recognising Palestine as a state. Australia announced this afternoon it has made this call already, following the likes of Britain, Canada and France. Where is this all leading to? Journalist Selwyn Manning joins the panel. Then, a new political poll suggests a hung parliament - politics PhD candidate Michael Swanson explains.

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's marlarky.

In part two, concrete cycle way barriers are tearing up cars in Taranaki. Then, a weekend of sports from archery to pickleball is coming up in Southland for people with physical and intellectual disabilities.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George and Damien Venuto. To begin, the unemployment rate has been top of mind this week, reaching its highest since 2020. Meanwhile, 200 occupations are desperate for staff. Then, the US made a major move this week when its Health Secretary cancelled major research into mRNA vaccines. Robert F Kennedy Jr says the vaccines aren't effective in protecting people against infections like Covid and the flu. But do those comments stack up?

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then he's joined by Victoria University's Vice Chancellor Nic Smith to discuss the endless stream of questions AI poses to the tertiary sector.

In part two, gone is the petrol tax, say hello to road user charges for everyone. But will that lead to more costs for some drivers? Then, to the mighty Manawatu, where comedic icon Fred Dagg's childhood home is up for sale.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nikki Bezzant and David Downs To begin, Wellington councillors have voted against a $7 million fence for the waterfront, after staff advised them to give it the tick without consultation. Then, when is the right time to return to work after having a baby? An Australian sports reporter has copped flack for coming back too early, but Abbey Holmes says that's her call to make.

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky.

It's another hit of the most insightful and sharp 30 minutes in political analysis. Today Wallace is joined by journalist Guyon Espiner, political commentator Grant Duncan and former Labour MP Poto Willams. Topics discussed on the show tonight include: a pulse check on the government and the ongoing economic recovery. Is the government playing it well? The government confirmed it will change the law in a way that will increase the threshold for Maori to win customary rights for part of the coastline, what does this mean for the political climate? Insiders say Labour will endorse a capital gains tax - will this win it votes? There's a lack of local body candidates, could this have a negative impact on an already decreasing voter turnout?