The Panel

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel.

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Guyon Espiner, Lillian Hanly, and Heather Roy. They begin with the second report of the Covid-19 Response Inquiry - how well did the government of the day handle the pandemic? Then, just as the economy looked like it was making a correcting turn... the war in Iran began and oil prices started spiking. What does this mean in an election year? After that, they discuss how things are shaking out for Christopher Luxon the week after a devastating poll. And finally, a lookback on Shane Reti's legacy as he joins a string of Ministers bowing out from politics.

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 brings some new research suggesting early humans were learning to speak millions of years earlier than researchers thought.

In part two, a spate of fatal dog attacks have brought the longstanding issue of legislative reform front of mind. Northland animal welfare advocate Leonie Excel spells out the urgent changes she's like to see. Then, Ghost Chips are on the menu at a Dunedin pizza joint, but the $8 purchase might not be what you'd expect. Biggies Pizza owner Ian Lindsay tells all.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Chris Wikaira and Ali Jones. First up, food manufacturer Heinz Watties is closing three factories - and one of the products to go will be a New Zealand classic, Greggs Coffee. Dunedin historian Gregor Campbell joins the programme. Then, no one will get off scot-free as the global oil price steadily climbs. Federated Farmers arable chair David Birkett explains the impacts on the farming sector. And move-on orders are proving unpopular in the capital, with all five of Wellington's Mayors and community leaders signing on to an open letter against them. Wellington City Missioner Murray Edridge joins Wallace.

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Emile Donovan, where to begin, he's joined by Nights producer Bonnie Harrison. Then: Michael Smythe, design historian, is here to discuss a little know story about New Zealand made cutlery.

In part two, Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet is in hot water after bagging ballet and opera. What does a local expert think and ... could it be that maybe he's right? Then, a request to remove a potentially dangerous tree was backed up by a poem at a hearing last month. To hear more about this and for a live reading, we're joined by the poet, Jim Moffat.

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.