Tonight, on The Panel, Emile Donovan is joined by panellists Aimie Hines and Chris Clarke. First up, "Far from smooth" - that's the assessment from phase two of the Covid-19 response inquiry. Health Minister Simeon Brown said the report shows the government at the time ignored evidence and advice which he says meant lockdowns went on for longer than needed and economic help went to the wrong places. Public health expert professor Michael Baker chats to the Panel about the report and where to from here. Then, oil prices are all over the show thanks to the Iran War. That means pain is coming at the till, particularly if the conflict is ongoing. The Panel asks what can governments and central banks do to help our wallet?

Emile Donovan, in for Wallace Chapman, previews tonight's edition 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: we thought we'd take a look at a word that's often thrown around when we talk about our diet: Metabolism. Is yours fast or slow? It's used to describe whether people can lose weight easily or not - but is it really that simple? Wallace talks to Hayley O'Neill, assistant professor at the faculty of Health Science and Medicine at Bond University, Queensland.

In part two, speed bumps on the Tahunanui Hills will be removed after pushback form some members of the Nelson community. Jeremy is a local resident who will be glad to see them go. Then, New Zealand Parkour National Gathering was held in Hamilton in the weekend. Turns out the urban traversal sport is enjoying a resurgence. The Panel finds out why.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Leonie Freeman and Richard Pamatatau. First up, The Panel crosses live to Doha and Al Jazeera: what is the sense of those working there on how long this Middle East war will continue? then the Panel discusses the new Supreme Leader of Iran, Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei. Then, Christopher Luxon starts a new week with the spectre of nightmare poll results breathing down his neck. Where to for him here? Will he survive to the election?

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

In part two, a lack of carparks in new townhouse developments in Auckland is causing frustration and chaos for some residents. Elaman Property is a developer that aims to include at least one carpark in every unit - director Ido Drent shares why. Then, a Dunedin teacher is retiring after an exceptional 45 years of service. Judy Hawker tells the panel what she's in it for, and why hands-on activities like cooking and gardening are so important for learning.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Steve McCabe. First up, a bombshell poll has put National at it's lowest point since the Judith Collins era, sinking to 28.4%. Labour is 6 points ahead. Political analyst Bryce Edwards breaks down the numbers. Then, clean car standards which penalise importers for bringing in high-emitting cars could be on their way out. What could that mean for the cars New Zealand ends up with? Drive Electric chair Kirsten Corson joins the show.

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: what's in a wealth tax? International success has been patchy, and it's been repetitively added and dropped from party policy lists. Tax Justice Aotearoa has released a report into how it could work.