The Panel

In part two, elections run a little differently, thanks to a law with strict requirements about truth in political advertising. Todd Farrell is a senior tutor at the University of Melbourne, and he explains. Then, remember the glory days of trams? Tony Messenger does - he's spent decades along with a team of volunteers restoring one at MOTAT, and it had it's first ride over the weekend.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Cindy Mitchener and Peter Field. First up, the number of electric car charges available to use is about to double, following a $50 million government boost. Ed Harvey founded the EV smart charger manufacturer Evnex, and joins the programme. Then, new bill seeks to remove minimum size limits for commercial fishing. Former commercial fisher and ocean advocate Darren Shields shares his reaction.

Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

In part two, organisations around the world are racing to establish an official certification system to declare products AI-free. But is AI too far embedded in our work for that to matter? Then, Everybody's Theatre in Opunake has a special place in the heart of the community. Every single business and resident has chipped in to buy the cinema the means to fix their old projector.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ben Thomas and Kanoa Lloyd. First up, a wrap on the government's approach to the Iran fuel crisis with The Post's deputy Political Editor, Henry Cooke. Then, Rob Kelman, the director of Reloop Pacific stops by to advocate for a return to a container refund scheme.

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: the rise of extremist Christian rhetoric in the US military has caused great concern to a religious freedom advocate. Mikey Weinstein, who founded the Military Religious Freedom group, says 200 troops sent complaints of superiors using this rhetoric to justify attacks in Iran.

In part two, most of us a familiar with betting, be it rugby, horses, or even elections. But what about war? Karoline Thomson from the University of South Wales takes a look at this rapidly growing trend. Then, Wanaka is playing host to a slow fashion show tonight, as part of a month-long push to promote mending over fast fashion. Ruth Blunt from Wastebusters explains.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sally Wenly and Andie McCombs. First up, New Zealand-founded company Rocket Lab has won its most valuable contract yet with the US Department of War. Sonya Smith is an organiser of the watchdog group Rocket Lab Monitor, and she shares her concerns. Then, rising petrol prices are forcing people to get creative about saving fuel. Have you ever considered carpooling? Entrepreneur Saveun Man is trying to turn the tide on this form of transport with his self-built app, Carpoolin.

Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.