The Panel

Join Wallace for an explosive half-hour of politics. He is joined by panellists Jonathan Milne, Maria Slade and Sue Kedgley. They begin with the turmoil surrounding Chris Hipkins after claims were made on social media by his ex-wife. Then they look at the government's handling of the oil crisis, with 49 days left in stock. And as war rages on in Iran and neighbouring regions, are cracks staring to show in Donald Trump's approach? After that, they discuss an interesting proposition by Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown: throw the two major parties into coalition together.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: in-house linguist Rory O'Sullivan dissects dreaded the greeting, 'I hope you're well'.

In part two, a new half-million dollar government boost is going into a twelve-month SPCA trial to desex dogs in Northland and Auckland. Helen Beattie is the managing director of Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Aotearoa, and she gives her assessment on how much of a dent that might make in the roaming dog crisis. And finally, the road to Te Anau will be busy with almost 200 people on mopeds this weekend, as a fundraiser scooter ride zooms along. Organiser Tasha Clay explains.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Rawhiti-Connell and Chris Finlayson. First up, with diesel prices up by 50%, just how drastic could cost surges be for everyday products? Trucking Association David Boyce explains. Then, a government grant for people released from prison hasn't changed since 1991. So does $350 still cut it? Matiu Brokenshire of Pathway Trust thinks not.

A preview of tonight's Panel programme with a side of saxophone.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: fashion critic Emma Gleason gives her wrap of the big looks of the Oscars. And she takes a look at shifts in second hand clothes shopping in New Zealand.

In part two, nothing gets people more angry than rubbish. In Rotorua, a change from weekly to fortnightly collection has prompted a petition with 4,000 signatures and counting. Councillor Robert Lee is against the change. Then, the likes of rugby and Formula One dominate our big screens, but what about the art of marching? The National Marching Championships brought the finest talent together over the weekend, and Wellington coach Ema Wihapi-Solia gives the panel a summary.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Tim Batt and Jenni Giblin. First up, the Public Service Association is calling for a loosening of the government's in-office mandates as fuel prices continue to tick upwards. Then, a Manawatu pub hosted a book-burning ceremony of Jacinda Ardern's autobiography - the panel asks Pead PR Partner Jack Wheeler about the optics of such an event.

Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview 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: a legal case against the government began in the High Court in Wellington today. Two climate advocacy groups are claiming the government's plans to tackle climate change are unlawful. Environmental law Professor Vernon Rive explains more about the case, and looks at the effectiveness of similar ones internationally.