The Panel

Wallace Chapman and Perlina Lau 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.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Susana Lei'ataua. Then: Michael Smythe comes along for another episode of Kiwi Nuggets, where he takes a look at the history of New Zealand-designed products. This week: the Fisher & Pykel Dish Draw.

In part two, Nelson Mayor Nick Smith is calling for a slow-down of the Tenths Bill, with concerns that it will weaken protections over Abel Tasman National Park. Local communications strategist, Johnny O'Donnell, disagrees. Then, Otago libraries are lending out robotic cats and dogs as a companionship option for older people and those with dementia.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Fifield and Phil O'Reilly. First up, Kaikoura has been today's victim of ferocious weather, with the river bursting its banks. Motel owner Fiona Wei explains what she's seen. Then, China's latest missile tests in the South Pacific are "incredibly unwelcome" according to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. International relations expert Robert Patman gives his analysis. And The Post's national affairs editor Andrea Vance has come out of the blocks with a scathing opinion piece on New Zealand First's candidate list.

Wallace Chapman and Emile Donovan 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.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Susana Lei'ataua. Then: United States President Donald Trump has gone from labelling cryptocurrency a scam, to earning $1b from is in a year. Marta Khomyn is a Senior Lecturer of Finance and Data Analytics at Adelaide University. She breaks down this major pivot.

In part two, a Waikato District councillor is in legal hot water after upgrading a stretch of footpath before he got official sign off. Then, how would you like to dine in a six-seat restaurant? That's newly on offer at Ni, in the King Country, and co-owner Natalie Bulman joins the show.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Cindy Mitchener and Chris Wikaira. First up, an Oamaru man is frustrated that there wasn't earlier action from the council after evacuating overnight in heavy rain. Then, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says he's "deeply concerned" by China's missile testing in the South Pacific. Geopolitical commentator Selwyn Manning joins the show. And the Act party is proposing to make it an offence to use pets to coerce victims in family violence situations.

Wallace Chapman and Emile Donovan 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.

In part two, A campaign led by strippers has helped bring collective bargaining rights for contractors a step closer. The Commerce Amendment Bill passed it's second reading this week. It includes a law change allowing independent contractors who do not pose a threat of cartel behaviour to collectively bargain. Cleo Harper from Fired Up Stilettos tells the panel why they've fought for this. Then, would you drink a ten-shot coffee? It's five times as strong as a regular double shot, and 1-point-three litres. And for the price of twenty-five dollars, you can buy one in Blenheim. Mike Godsall co-owner of CBD Eatery explains the madness.