Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Tracey Martin, Stephen Parker and Annebelle Lee-Mather. They discuss last night's TVNZ multi party debate, criticism some parties are getting for meeting with the Mongrel Mob, New Zealand's abstention of a UN vote on global pandemic preparedness and more.

The Whip for 14 October 2026

Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan 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.

The Pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense

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

The Boozing figures are out and it turns out we are not the booze soaked nation we are often portrayed as being.

We might be lazy but we're not as boozy as other

Before the votes have even been cast the coalition talks for the opposition parties appear to have already stalled.

Coalition collapse?

What the Panelists Linda Clark and Allan Blackman want to talk about.

Panel Says

Alone time is being hindered by technology.

Technology stops us enjoying our own company

Today another controversial Netflix movie is out, this time it focuses on eating disorders.

Another controversial Netflix film released today

Otago University is proposing to cut 182 full time support staff positions.

Otago University staff cuts

Jilly Tyler is trapped in a ski club hut on Mt Ruapehu in a howling blizzard.

Up to 500 people stranded in snow in Central North Island

Alone time is being hindered by technology. What the Panelists Linda Clark and Allan Blackman want to talk about. Before the votes have even been cast the coalition talks for the opposition parties appear to have already stalled. The Boozing figures are out and it turns out we are not the booze soaked nation we are often portrayed as being.

The Panel with Linda Clark and  Allan Blackman (Part 2)

Jilly tyler is trapped in a ski club hut on Mt Ruapehu in a howling blizzard. Otago University is proposing to cut 182 full time support staff positions. Today another controversial Netflix movie is out, this time it focuses on eating disorders.

The Panel with Linda Clark and  Allan Blackman (Part 1)

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