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

Clutha-Southland MP Todd Barclay has done the expected and resigned over overt audio recordings. Andrew Geddis of the University of Otago analyzes the whole shebang.

Secret recording MP resigns

Secret recording MP resigns;Govt implored to help Asian crime victims.

The Panel with Leonie Freeman and Michael Deaker (Part 1)

Your feedback, and a preview of the guests and topics on The Panel.

The Panel pre-show for 21 June 2017

We find the answers to any queries you can think up.

One Quick Question for 21 June 2017

Sports aficionado Murray Deaker shares thoughts on the retro Lions and the cheating All Blacks.

Retro Lions vs cheating All Blacks

Writer Andrew Frame talks about Napier glamorizing poverty in its depression-themed Art Deco festival but it despises the reality of the homeless.

Napier mayor "hypocritical" over begging

Dogs are slaughtered for meat in many countries. Chemist Nick Kim discusses what happens if you consume dog that's been killed by poison in Bali.

Consuming dog meat

What the Panelists Lavina Good and Andrew Clay want to talk about.

Panel Says

Are you sorry for nothing or apologising over everything?

Is sorry the hardest word?

A volcanic eruption in Auckland would cause major economic damage.

Volcano would blow-up Auckland's economy

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