The Panel

In part two, a community pool in Whangamata could close if more funding isn't found. Then: lawnmower racing. It's a sport, it's a way of life.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Aimie Hines and Andrew Clay. First up, the traditional family GP consult is being slowly replaced by video chats with a corporate employed doctor you might have never met. Is the business of telehealth care leaving patients sidelined? Then, the remarkable 21-year-old woman who waded into a group of 15 teenagers beating up another. She says you shouldn't need to be told when it's the right time to do something.

Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Jose Barbosa to preview this evening's show.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: there's concern that museums worldwide are under threat because of the undervaluing of museum collections. It comes as Te Papa announces plans for a restructure in an effort to cut costs. Wallace talks to Otago University Associate Professor in Ancient DNA Nic Rawlence.

In part two, the Government is loosening rules to make it cheaper and easier for hobby bakers to sell their goods. The home bakers with side hustles are happy they won't have to meet the same costs and audits as larger commercial operations. Then: there won't be any Christmas in Onehunga this year. The local business association has had no choice but to cancel its annual parade, with resources stretching too thin to manage.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Bradford and Dean Hall. First up, the passing the 35th Prime Minister of New Zealand Jim Bolger has been marked by tributes and memories from across the country. We take a look at his legacy. Then, what do you think about the Govt selling state homes, and giving tenants vouchers to spend on rents? A report just out says this could help more people and that large scale govt housing ownership is problematic.

This week on The Whip, panellists Corin Dann, Maria Slade and Wayne Mapp discuss and examine all the major political stories of the day. Tonight, they look at the unravelling of Te Pati Maori, the latest political polls, the aftermath from the local elections and should everyone wear a tie in parliament?

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Rory O'Sullivan, The Panel's in-house linguist is in the studio to discuss how English pluralises words and why it's so WEIRD.

In part two, the Mexican Cafe is an Auckland institution that's been feeding and entertaining people for 42 years. But the Victoria Street restaurant is struggling after a decade of the City Rail Link's disruption and construction. Then, we turn to: butter. There are complaints from a number of shoppers about flaky, watery blocks of Pams. What's happening to our loved, but expensive staple?

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Heather Roy and Tim Batt. First up, a Greymouth nurse who suffered an injury in surgery is in a battle with ACC over its refusal to pay income support while he recovers. Then, It's good news for the coalition, but bad news for National. According to the latest poll from The Post and Freshwater Strategy, the right bloc would take up 51 percent of the vote.