The Panel

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: resident fashion critic Emma Gleason delves into the world of tennis fashion - the headbands, the pleated shorts, the big brand partnerships.

In part two, congestion charging is constantly being thrown around as a traffic solution in our two biggest cities - but Auckland University researcher Hyesop Shin says it might not be as effective as it seems. Then, locals in Cardrona valley are getting prickly about the growth of gorse and broom in the area. Residents and Ratepayers Society chairperson Linda Joll explains.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and David Cunliffe. First up, it's about to get faster and cheaper to get your driver licence - but is that coming at the cost of road safety? Then, tensions between Iran and the US are coming to a head, with a potential meeting to come. Australian National University Emeritus Professor of Middle Eastern Studies, Amin Saikal shares his read on the situation.

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: Louise Williamson (pseudonym) joins Wallace to recount the unnerving experience of watching her husband fall down the conspiracy theory rabbit hole. Her memoir is called My Husband, the Rabbit Hole and Me: When Marriage Became a Cult.

In part two, the long-awaited Court Theatre in Christchurch has drawn in excited crowds since opening night - but more than a few have left grumbling about cramped seats and restricted views. Reviewer Sophie Gray gives her two cents. Then, with the future of Te Huia still unknown, a weekend rally was held to support the train between Hamilton and Auckland. It drew a crowd of hundreds, complete with Mr Whippy. Rail advocate Lindsey Horne joins the show.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Boopsie Maran and Ed McKnight. First up, GPs and nurse practitioners can now diagnose and prescribe medication for ADHD. But not everyone is convinced this is the right way to tackle the massive backlog on diagnoses. Psychologist Giselle Bahr breaks down her concerns. Then, school principals are being stripped of their ability to weigh in on the justification of absences. The Government says the approach was inconsistent and too lenient - but the president of the New Zealand Principals' Federation, Jason Miles, says it's not so straightforward.

Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

In part two, the All Blacks and South Africa are due to play each other in a match in the US in September. With the ICE shootings and general unrest in America, is it really the best back drop for the match?, asks sports writer Alice Soper. The panel discusses with Alice if politics should or shouldn't stay out of rugby. Then, once again the SPCA are asking for help in finding a home for another long stay dog in their care. Azul has been with the SPCA for just over 300 days. She's sick of being overlooked and is ready to find her forever home. If you think you can offer Azul what she needs, please visit her page on the SPCA website for more info.