The Panel

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: award winning fashion writer Emma Gleason returns to discuss Faradays, Auckland's swanky new department store and NZ's history with these hubs for capitalism.

First up, Australia is reeling after a member of parliament lost a leg in what's being described as a deliberate attack. Professor Al Gillespie discusses with the panel if political violence against politicians is on the rise and what that means for democracy. Then, who should be in charge of deciding how many off-street carparks should be required for new houses? With warnings out there that in some places an off-street carpark could cost you 4100 thousand dollars, the issue isn't straight forward. And are airlines squeezing the size of economy seats to make more room for premium passengers? Aviation journalist Grant Bradley says it's happening, and he tells the panel how and why. Finally, Cory Griffiths is a champion. He came fourth in the World Skate Games in Paraguay; for scootering.

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.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Peptides: are being sold online as the magic substance that fixes everything: skin pigment, wrinkles, and of course, unwanted weight. Just today, health authorities in New South Wales issued a warning about unapproved peptides, after a huge rise in hospital visits associated with their use. Wallace talks to Sam Cornell, research fellow in public health at the University of Queensland about the good and the bad of peptides.

First up, more discussion around politicians meeting gang members as Te Pati Maori MP Oriini Kaipara is doubling down on her support of gangs saying "I will not ever turn my back on whanau in need". Then, Labour's social media policy is fully revealed, they'll create a new digital regulator to tell the tech companies what to do. Will it make your children safer? And meet the Hawke's Bay eye surgeon who wants to find out more about what it's like for cyclists navigating the mean streets. Liz Insull created a survey to crunch the data and people are responding in their hundreds. That's followed by the small business owner who realised Facebook made serious changes to its business policy. It now requires hundreds of dollars to be paid if you want to place direct links on your page. And finally the panel talks to OnionsNZ about why the vege staple has skyrocketed in price by 86 percent.

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.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jenni Giblin and Mike Yardley. First up, is it ethical to use AI in a political attack ad? The question was raised by a Taxpayers Union hit piece on Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Massey University Marketing Analytics Professor Bodo Lang gives his two cents. Then, for another round of The Panel's soapbox, transport engineer and inner-city Auckland resident Sam Hood shares his criticisms of National's plan to ditch the ban on minimum carpark requirements for new developments. And renowned artist Dick Frizzell has crafted a powerful image (shown below) in support of a call for financially secure retirees to share their superannuation payments with children living in poverty. Finally, a very special little bear turned 100 this week. That's right, Winne-the-Pooh and his friends have been charming kids and adults alike for a century, and Helen Wadsworth of the Dorothy Butler Children's Book Shop shares what makes the stories so beloved.

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.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: this Mental Health Awareness Week, are we getting better at supporting people who are struggling? Dr Chris Bowden, a Director of Educational Psychology at Victoria University shares his professional, and personal, perspective. If you or someone you know may be thinking about suicide, help is available. Call or text 1737 at any time to speak with a trained counsellor, or contact the Suicide Crisis Helpline on 0508 TAUTOKO (0508 828 865)

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Eve McCallum and Simon Wilson. First up, they take a look at the talking points from Wednesday's Herald Leaders Debate, including Chris Hipkins promise to exclude MPs from the Greens and Te Pati Maori from key Ministerial roles, and Christopher Luxon's wobble on minimum wage rates. Then, an expert in health management systems, Robin Gauld, says that neither Labour nor National have credible long term plans for hospital staffing. And should the OIA extend to cover Parliamentary Services and the like? Chris Hipkins recently said as much. Edward Willis of Otago University's Faculty of Law discusses what that would mean. Finally, a generous Canterbury chef is running free cooking lessons for local kids. Deep Kumar of The Bicycle Thief, an Italian eatery, joins the show.