RNZ: The Panel

In part two, concrete cycle way barriers are tearing up cars in Taranaki. Then, a weekend of sports from archery to pickleball is coming up in Southland for people with physical and intellectual disabilities.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George and Damien Venuto. To begin, the unemployment rate has been top of mind this week, reaching its highest since 2020. Meanwhile, 200 occupations are desperate for staff. Then, the US made a major move this week when its Health Secretary cancelled major research into mRNA vaccines. Robert F Kennedy Jr says the vaccines aren't effective in protecting people against infections like Covid and the flu. But do those comments stack up?

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then he's joined by Victoria University's Vice Chancellor Nic Smith to discuss the endless stream of questions AI poses to the tertiary sector.

In part two, gone is the petrol tax, say hello to road user charges for everyone. But will that lead to more costs for some drivers? Then, to the mighty Manawatu, where comedic icon Fred Dagg's childhood home is up for sale.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nikki Bezzant and David Downs To begin, Wellington councillors have voted against a $7 million fence for the waterfront, after staff advised them to give it the tick without consultation. Then, when is the right time to return to work after having a baby? An Australian sports reporter has copped flack for coming back too early, but Abbey Holmes says that's her call to make.

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky.

It's another hit of the most insightful and sharp 30 minutes in political analysis. Today Wallace is joined by journalist Guyon Espiner, political commentator Grant Duncan and former Labour MP Poto Willams. Topics discussed on the show tonight include: a pulse check on the government and the ongoing economic recovery. Is the government playing it well? The government confirmed it will change the law in a way that will increase the threshold for Maori to win customary rights for part of the coastline, what does this mean for the political climate? Insiders say Labour will endorse a capital gains tax - will this win it votes? There's a lack of local body candidates, could this have a negative impact on an already decreasing voter turnout?

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where he's joined by Nights host Emile Dononvan. Then he's joined by Rory O'Sullivan, our inhouse linguist who is examining the most New Zealand of words: "eh?" Why do we sue it? And what makes it special? Then continuing from last night's discussion with fashion writer Emma Gleason about 'that' sun of the 90s - found on everything from duvets to album covers. Wallace talks to Fiona who used to design patterns incorporating the sun motif in the 90s!

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ali Jones and Scott Campbell. First up, what are your rights if you find your image is being used to promote something you don't agree with? This happened to kuia Ellen Tamati who was mortified to find her image on several billboards funded by lobby group Hobson's Pledge opposing Maori wards, but she actively supports the wards. The Panel discusses with an IP lawyer what the law says about how and where your image can be used without your approval. Then: unemployment has risen to its highest level since 2020. The panel breaks down the new stats with Senior Kiwibank Economist, Mary Jo Vergara.

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's marlarky.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where he's joined by fill in Nights host Mark Leishman. Then he's joined by fashion writer Emma Gleason who's done some digging into 'that' sun of the 90s - found on everything from duvets to album covers.

In part two, some people are finding themselves wrongfully stung by parking fines where camera-based systems have been introduced. Tech commentator Paul Spain explains. Then, where do stutters come from? A global study has for the first time discovered that they may be genetic.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Simon Wilson and Madison Burgess-Smith. First up, building that cosy sleep-out or tool shed will be easier and free of red tape. That's the message from the government as they scrap the minimum distance between a shed and a main dwelling.

Emile Donovan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where he's joined by fill in Nights host Mark Leishman. Wallace talks to Kelly Bolton, a Kiwi living in Japan for many years, about the recent tsnaumi warnings and the country's recent history of earthquakes and what it's like living there when they are due for a "big one".

The panel looks at the Gaza Crisis and 5 options for further action that New Zealand could take. they then discuss and mull over why some people love spoilers and others will run a mile.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sarah Perriam-Lampp and Peter Dunne . To begin: the NCEA annoucnment from the government sees Erica Stanford and Christopher Luxon proposing to abolish and replace NCEA. They also discuss the government's plans to revise the Conservation Act which includes charging international visitors $20-40 dollars to access four popular sites - Cathedral Cove, the Tongariro Crossing, Milford Sound and Aoraki Mount Cook.

Emile Donovan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's marlarky.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Chris Wikaira and Leonie Freeman. To begin, it's D-Day for the US tariffs, and New Zealand has been hit with a 15% rate. This is a rise from the originally proposed 10%. Kate Acland, chair of Beef and Lamb NZ, joins the panel to unpack how much of an impat this will have on exports. Then, they revisit speed humps in Manurewa: are there too many, or is their presence justified?

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then Wallace is joined by Scott Weatherall, a member of the Saddle Hill community board for 24 years. He's stepping down and wants to make sure other passionate community advocates follow in his footsteps.

The Panel talks to safety campaigner Geoff Upson who says there are too many speed humps in Manuwera and the town risks being known as "hump town". They then pay homage to the national treasure that is the Taranaki Star. The community newspaper delivers its last print edition today after 145 years of service - we talk to Cliff Hunt who worked at the paper for 47 years.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Holly Bennett and Tim Batt. Starting off, the Panel discusses whether New Zealand needs it's own FBI office or not; they examine the role of the emergency mobile alert during the Russian tsunami yesterday, is three alerts too much? And they hear from a digital wellbeing expert about the move in Australia to ban under 16 year olds from YouTube: should we follow suit in Aotearoa?

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's marlarky.

It's another hit of the most insightful and sharp 30 minutes in political analysis. Today Wallace is joined by journalists Patrick Gower and Andrea Vance. They are joined by former ACT MP Heather Roy. Together they examine and debate the main political stories of the week: the politics of austerity, does the government risk reaching the ends of the public's patience by pushing funding cuts; are the minor parties of the coalition overriding the government; are the changes to voting enrolment laws justified and should we be able to boo politicians?

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then Wallace is joined by Rev Dr Mervyn Duffy who is here to do a deep dive on the catholic practice of confession - what really happens in the booth?

The Panel talks to a school principal who is cutting back on those troublesome school lunches because their students don't eat them. They also pay tribute to Gisborne's Muirs Bookshop which celebrates 120 years in business this month: what's their secret sauce?

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Allan Blackman and Cindy Mitchener. Starting off, the Panel hears from a kiwi living in Japan and their experience after tsunami warnings followed a massive Russian earthquake, They also talk to an Emergency Department nurse who along with their colleagues are striking over safer working conditions today, and a true blue GIRL racer responds to new anti "boy racer" legislation.

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then Wallace is joined by fashion writer Emma Gleason to discuss the never ending appeal of the hoodie.

The Panel talks to financial mentor Charlotte Whitaker who is part of many calls for tougher action on dodgy money-lending practices. They also hear from cat owner Lynda whose cat turned up on her doorsteap one year after going missing.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Kathryn Graham and Tim Wilson. Starting off, the Panel hears from one of the first jewllers to work with Michael Hill in his first store in Whangarei. They also talk to Jules, a pensioner who is living in her car for the first time after being made homeless and they discuss how Christopher Luxon was booed at a netball game: is it ever OK to boo a politician?

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Wallace hears from the owner of NZ knitwear company Norsewear who sent a "cheeky" letter to NZ Rugby saying their All Blacks beanies should be made out of wool and not polyester.

The Panel talks to a climate change protester who has been banned from Christchurch airport for two years for wearing an A4 card that says, "It's A Climate Emergency!"

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Madison Burgess-Smith and Mike Williams. Starting off, the Panel hears how homelessness and rough sleeping is on the rise across the country and then they discuss the government's move to ban on-card payments in-store, saving shoppers from being stung with surprise fees when paying with contactless technology.

Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.

The Panel hears from the owner of NZ knitwear company Norsewear who sent a "cheeky" letter to NZ Rugby saying their All Blacks beanies should be made out of wool and not polyester. And they hear from a local resident of Taumarunui which has just been featured in the NZ Herald as first-time buyer-friendly town. they learn why we should all move to Taumarunui.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jennie Moreton and Steve McCabe. Starting off, the Panel hears how FENZ thinks the cost of living may be to blame for a high number of deaths caused by house fires - high prices forcing people to try and heat their home with the gas barbeques. They also discuss the TikTok video made by an Australian living in Wellington who claims it's "cold, dark, gloomy and depressing" and Wellingtonians as "unmotivated" with "no aspiration".

Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's marlarky.  

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman. To begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan for a preview of tonight's show. Then Wallace chats to Julie Villard, the eco design advisor at Christchurch City Council about everything heat pump! Tips and tricks and how to run your heat pump: if you have any questions text in 2101.

The Panel examine what it means that Sport NZ is dropping its guidelines for the inclusion of trans gender people in community sport and they hear from Aroha Tengu who co owns Kai Reka, a Maori food stall serving up hit mutton bird pies.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Boopsie Maran and Conor English . First they discuss the government's reform of electoral rules: enrolling to vote on polling day is gone - does this make sense? And are farmers having too much influence on government policy? That's the question being posed by a new lobby-focussed series on Newsroom.