The Panel

Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview The Panel for 5 March 2026

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Holly Bennett, Corin Dann and Marian Hobbs. They begin with a look at the events in Iran, and New Zealand's stance on it so far. Then, questions over editorial pressure are being raised at TVNZ after Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to the board chair about a story he was unhappy with.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: regular linguist Rory O'Sullivan breaks down the strange words often used in place of official job titles - think 'shrink' or 'sparkie.'

In part two, the government has declined to provide subsidies for residential solar power, despite being shown research on it's economic efficiency. Rewiring Aotearoa Mike Casey responds. Then, fancy swapping a student exchange in Paris for a semester in one of New Zealand's big cities? Well, that's on the cards for students at AUT, Victoria and Otago Universities.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Cindy Mitchener and Simon Pound. First up, Donald Trump railed against foreign intervention and endless wars once upon a time, so what changed? Jared Mondschein of the University of Sydney US Studies Centre takes a look. Then, an NZEI survey found 80% parents want more teacher aides in classrooms. Teacher aide advocate Ally Kingi makes the case for more.

Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa 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: fashion critic Emma Gleason pops by for a chat about Gucci's highly unpopular latest collection, and the strange appearance of tech executives like Mark Zuckerberg at runway shows.

In part two, a new 'Crisis of Confidence' survey has found half of those between the ages of 15 and 24 experience anxiety or depression. Outward Bound chief executive Malindi Maclean breaks down the results. Then, a group of former Cadbury factory workers have proven the power of a gold coin donation, after collecting a whopping $122,000 for mental health charities.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Bradford and Phil O'Reilly. First up, an extended conversation on the US and Israel attack on Iran. Columnist and Iranian New Zealander, Donna Miles-Mojab, begins with her take on the conflict and what it means for the regime. Then, journalist Selwyn Manning gives his analysis on New Zealand's stance and the legality of the attack.

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