Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jeremy Elwood and Jo McCarroll. First up, anger seemed to be a common theme between Labour and National's election campaign launches over the weekend. Otago University political analyst Michael Swanson gives his assessment. Then, the boss of New Zealand's largest stadium is calling for more consistently applied penalties for serious misconduct at Kiwi sports events. And this week, new road rules will kick in: motorists will have to leave a minimum distance of 1.5 metres when overtaking a pedestrian, cyclist or horserider. Finally, the Whakatane SPCA is looking for a home for a dog and her 11 puppies, named after two of New Zealand's most beloved sports teams.

The Panel with Jeremy Elwood and Jo McCarroll

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Fran O'Sullivan, Andrea Vance and Marian Hobbs. First they discuss Nicky Hager's new book - bombshell or fizzer? Then, is the OIA fit for purpose? It's a question summoned by the leak of an Education Ministry meeting where staff are told to keep certain feedback out of their written communication. And are grocery prices shaping up to be one of the defining issues this election year?

The Whip for 23 September 2026

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Andrew Williams, Guyon Espiner and Jenna Lynch. The discuss the harrowing inquiry into police and Oranga Tamariki's handling of the Tom Phillips case, two new political polls that make the major parties look more like minors, the latest pitches to bring supermarket prices down, and the historic opening of Auckland's City Rail Link.

The Whip for 16 September 2026

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Annabelle Lee-Mather, Jonathan Milne and Peter Dunne. On the show tonight: Chris Hipkins new shocking poll result, should Labour give him the heave-ho?; the Greens supermarket policy is to spend billions to create a viable, state-run alternative in the market place, is this even possible?; how can political parties hoover up the youth vote?; and Winston Peters called music group Kneecap "low IQ weasels", little did he know NZ First had used a Kneecap song in a video for social media.

The Whip for 9 September 2026

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Simon Wilson and Jo McCarroll. First up, Coastguard Tautiaki Moana is celebrating new rules that make lifejackets compulsory on all small vessels. Then, a Panel debate that's carried through the week: how much milk is it appropriate to drink from your workplace fridge? A primary school teacher got in touch to say her school is in the midst of a crackdown on that exact thing. After the headlines, Queensland is undergoing major reform on e-bikes - and now, they're only available to over 16 year olds. Bicycle Queensland chief executive Matthew Burke is outraged.

The Panel with Simon Wilson and Jo McCarroll

What the Panelists Jo McCarroll and Scott Campbell want to talk about.

Panel Says

A little bit of exercise, nice healthy food and a purpose. The recipe for longevity according to a new study by the US' North Western University.

Secrets for happy and healthy old age

The Panel's been discussing various issues on the roads as part of Road Safety Awreness Week. Today a Christchurch tow truck driver shares some of his experiences of fellow drivers.

Towie's take on NZ drivers

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Bill Rosenberg of the Council of Trade Unions discusses how the 40-hour working week has gradually eroded. Many professions including teachers and midwives work far longer hours that the 40 hours that were fought for decades ago.

Whatever happened to the 40 hour week?

Wearing the same thing to work everyday could solve a whole lot of early morning problems. Does this appeal?

Uniforms

The best of intentions can go awry. New Zealand fashion label WORLD now has five complaints lodged with the Commerce Commission after a revelation a small percentage of its garments aren't made in New Zealand despite the clothing tags saying "Made in New Zealand".

NZ made

What the Panelists Max Ritchie and Niki Bezzant want to talk about.

The song says "sorry" is the hardest word but it's probably "no".

Saying no

Listener responses to our "peak cow" discussion yesterday. Is the future really in producing quality over quantity dairy products?

Peak cow

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