The Panel

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Marian Hobbs and Mike Yardley. First up, we keep tabs on the evolving weather situation across the lower North island. Then, the Waitaki district mayor Mel Tavendale has criticised a "toxic online environment" that is making it hard for elected members to do their jobs, as the council trims a deeply unpopular 22 percent rates rise. Its now at 17 %, but Keith Marshall, Waitaki district resident and former chief executive of several district councils says there is no reason for the rates increase. And, finally, outrage has been sparked from psychologists over the retraction of a peer-reviewed piece in a journal, months after it was published. The paper was written by Maori psychologist Arna Mitchell. The journal removed it because they said the piece could perpetuate harm to Maori. Clinical neuropsychologist Dr Helen Buckland-Wright is opposed to the removal of the paper. The panel hears why.

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: left-footed footballers are worth their weight in gold, but why? Kylie Steel is a senior lecturer in Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition at Western Sydney University, and she explains the left-foot advantage.

In part two, a new low-salt version of Vegemite has been delivered to shelves in Australia, and not everyone's happy. Queensland University Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, Lauren Ball, gives the verdict on the recipe. Then, a mystery chocolate milk bandit has been causing chaos and confusion in Alexandra since 2024. Poppy Prendergast is on the case, and she shares her leads.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Michael Moynahan. First up, the National Party has announced a very Green-looking policy today: low interest loans for solar panels. Andrew Eagles from the Green Building Council shares his reaction. Then, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has walked back on a controversial clause of a bill that generated widespread outrage.

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.

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Sue Kedgley, Jacqui Van Der Kaay, and Tim Wilson. First, a bombshell poll for both National and Labour, putting their combined numbers at 61. Then, could tax reform be the deciding topic of the election, and is National piggy-backing on other parties with their new policy to make Kiwisaver compulsory?

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Susana Lei'ataua. Then: There's almost no TV show more beloved than Doctor Who, but in recent years the show's status has been uncertain. Paul Scoones is a Doctor Who researcher and expert, and he explains what's going on.

In part two, a new Nelson cycleway could take the place of 200 carparks. Councillor Mel Courtney shares his concerns. Then, how would you fancy a goat toastie? That's what's on the menu at Mr Wolf eatery in Rotorua for a nationwide toastie competition.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Kathryn Graham and Allan Blackman. First up, over 40,000 people signed a petition calling for a rule change which would see retirement village residents get their money back quicker if they move out. Then, is there a blurry line between busking and begging? And how could this play out if the government's Move-On Bill is passed?