An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Wallace pays tribute to iconic rock band KISS, after the passing of guitarist Ace Frehley. Long-time broadcaster and KISS fan Robert Scott joins the show.

In part two, our major cities are dotted with merry go rounds and slides, but their use is on the decline as the population of kids spreads further out. Then, in honour of National Gardening Week, expert Lynda Hallinan joins the panel with her tips for beginners.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Andie McCombs and Deborah Hart. First up, is it a politically motivated stunt, or a desperate plea for adequate investment? The friction between politicians and union leaders is heating up ahead of this week's planned mega strike. Then, charities continue to feel the pinch of the economic downturn. One such service styles and dresses men looking for jobs, for free. But a gaping hole in the budget leaves its future in question.

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel with José Barbosa.

In part two, a community pool in Whangamata could close if more funding isn't found. Then: lawnmower racing. It's a sport, it's a way of life.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Aimie Hines and Andrew Clay. First up, the traditional family GP consult is being slowly replaced by video chats with a corporate employed doctor you might have never met. Is the business of telehealth care leaving patients sidelined? Then, the remarkable 21-year-old woman who waded into a group of 15 teenagers beating up another. She says you shouldn't need to be told when it's the right time to do something.

Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Jose Barbosa to preview this evening's show.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: there's concern that museums worldwide are under threat because of the undervaluing of museum collections. It comes as Te Papa announces plans for a restructure in an effort to cut costs. Wallace talks to Otago University Associate Professor in Ancient DNA Nic Rawlence.

In part two, the Government is loosening rules to make it cheaper and easier for hobby bakers to sell their goods. The home bakers with side hustles are happy they won't have to meet the same costs and audits as larger commercial operations. Then: there won't be any Christmas in Onehunga this year. The local business association has had no choice but to cancel its annual parade, with resources stretching too thin to manage.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Bradford and Dean Hall. First up, the passing the 35th Prime Minister of New Zealand Jim Bolger has been marked by tributes and memories from across the country. We take a look at his legacy. Then, what do you think about the Govt selling state homes, and giving tenants vouchers to spend on rents? A report just out says this could help more people and that large scale govt housing ownership is problematic.