The Panel

The Panel Plus

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Diver and head of Auckland University's Anaethesiology department, Simon Mitchell, joins Wallace for a look at the dark, watery world of cave diving.

The Panel with Eve McCallum and Chris Clarke, Part 2

In part two, rumour is spreading among overseas operators that New Zealand's Cook Strait ferries are unreliable. What does that deteriorating reputation mean for surrounding regions? Tracey Green is the general manager of Destination Marlborough. Then, which little chapel in Wellington has taken the 21st spot on a list of the most beautiful buildings in the world? Futuna Chapel.

The Panel with Eve McCallum and Chris Clarke, Part 1

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Eve McCallum and Chris Clarke. First up, following the government's new move-on orders, targeting disruptive behaviour in public, Tauranga City Council has cracked down on one particular area where people live in their cars. Council manager of regulatory and community services, Sarah Omundsen joins the show, followed by Angela Wallace, co-chair of Awhina House. Then, retailers want more strict regulation of black market cigarettes - but what is the best way to stamp it out? Otago University public health Research Fellow Calvin Cochran shared his view.

The Pre-Panel for 16 April 2026

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

The Whip for 15 April 2026

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Ruwani Perera, Marian Hobbs, and David Farrar. On the show tonight: Is New Zealand about to have its third Covid election? Punter suggest that in a pessemistic economic era, National might be pivoting campaign strategy to once again draw to mind the memories of Covid-19 and its management under Labour. Also, Paul Goldsmith has revealed the Broadcasting Standards Authority could soon be on the chopping block. Is New Zealand's fuel plan going to carry us through the crisis? And as one commentator suggests, is it time to bring back Helen Clark?