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The Panel
The Panel features a range of panellists from across the opinion spectrum, together with an interesting mix of experts, leaders, and locals.
Episodes
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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: The internet has made a ruling on the…
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The Panel with Kathryn Graham and Phil O'Reilly
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Kathryn Graham and Phil O'Reilly. First up, damning new inquiry finds authorities could have…
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The Pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of…
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The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Susana Lei'ataua. Then: Labour MP Deborah Russell recently…
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The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Chris Wikaira
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Cindy Mitchener and Chris Wikaira. First up, the first workday of Auckland's new City Rail Link…
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The Pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of…
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The Panel with Marian Hobbs and Mike Yardley
First up, we mark 25 years since the 9/11 attacks by talking to James Paddon. On the 9th of September 2001 an airliner flew into the 93rd floor of the north…
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The Pre-Panel : Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of…
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The Panel Plus for 10 September 2026
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Mark Leishman. Then: NRL player Jai Arrow has thrown a…
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The Panel with Verity Johnson and Thomas Scrimgeour
First up, The ACT Party wants to wind up the Waitangi Tribunal, saying its contemporary inquiries have become increasingly ideological and expansive. Roimata…
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The Pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace and Susanna star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight…
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The Whip for 9 September 2026
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Annabelle Lee-Mather, Jonathan Milne and Peter Dunne. On the…
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The Panel Plus for 9 September 2026
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Mark Leishman. Then: Linguist Rory O'Sullivan is back in the…
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The Panel with Steve McCabe and Nichole Lewis
First up, it's expected 10,000 public service workers will go on strike today. The panel talk to Josh Trlin, PSA Organiser and Lead Advocate for PSA members at…
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The Pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace Chapman and Susana star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their…
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The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Patrick Gower, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Emma Gleason is in studio to talk fashion…
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The Panel with Eve McCallum and Martin Bosley
First up, National's new rejigged International Visitor Levy looks set to pacify mayors angered by their reversal on a proposed bed tax. Then, flu season is…
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The Pre-Panel Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Paddy Gower and Susana Lei'ataua star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of…
- The Panel
The pre-Panel Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Paddy Gower and Susana Lei'ataua star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of…
- 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: Bioeconomy Science Institute scientist…
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The Panel with Sue Kedgley and Peter Field
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Kedgley and Peter Field. First up, the Greens have released their supermarket election…
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The Pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of…
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The Panel with Simon Wilson and Jo McCarroll
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Simon Wilson and Jo McCarroll. First up, Coastguard Tautiaki Moana is celebrating new rules that…
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The Pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of…
- 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: to New South Wales, where $12m has been…
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The Panel with Claire Amos and Ed McKnight
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Claire Amos and Ed McKnight. First up, carparks are back on the community noticeboard in…
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The Pre-Panel for Thursday 3 September
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of…
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The Whip for 2 September 2026
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Maria Slade, Chris Carter and Jacqui van der Kaay. They look…
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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, it's time for Museum Show & Tell. This…
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The Panel with Anna Rāwhiti-Connell and Mark Knoff-Thomas, Part 2
In part two, New Zealand Netball has this week moved to secure its future by accepting private investment. Auckland University social sciences teaching fellow…
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The Panel with Anna Rāwhiti-Connell and Mark Knoff-Thomas, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Rawhiti-Connell and Mark Knoff-Thomas. First up, a Crown Review into the Moa Point…
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The Pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of…
- 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: it's time once again to take a look at…
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The Panel with Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Michael Moynahan, Part 2
In part two, why is it that only a fifth of those summoned for jury duty in the last year have turned up? Tauranga Business Chamber chief executive Matt Cowley…
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The Panel with Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Michael Moynahan, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Michael Moynahan. First up, 10,000 public servants will walk off…
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The Pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of…
- 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: The world is still reeling from the…
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The Panel with Zoe George and Tim Wilson, Part 2
In part two, a 20 year mask parade tradition in Nelson is on hold after primary schools run out of capacity to participate. Then, a group of urban sketchers in…
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The Panel with Zoe George and Tim Wilson, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George and Tim Wilson. First up, the government has announced it will delay increases to…
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The Panel with Zoe George and Tim Wilson, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George and Tim Wilson. First up, the government has announced it will delay increases to…
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The Pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of…
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The Panel with Penny Ashton and Jeremy Corbett, Part 2
In part two, a busker says he is disappointed after a "busking exclusion zone" was introduced in the Auckland CBD. Then, Ian Ashmore of Turangi has delighted…
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The Panel with Penny Ashton and Jeremy Corbett, Part 1
On the show tonight: more on the devastating flash flooding in Nepal, RNZ Asia reporter Blessen Tom updates on an Auckland vigil for those affected and Chris…
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The Panel Plus for 27 August 2026
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: "I'm just a sweet transvestite" those…
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The Panel with Jennie Moreton and Chris Wikaira, Part 2
In part two, actor Joel Tobeck pays tribute to Tim Curry and a Taranaki butcher explains how exports are killing the butchery profession. Then, Gore's…
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The Panel with Jennie Moreton and Chris Wikaira, Part 1
On the show tonight: Peter Hillary, Sir Edmund Hillary's son and chair of the Himalayan Trust, joins the panel to discuss the horrific flood disaster in Nepal…
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The Whip for 26 August 2026
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Ruwani Perera, Wayne Mapp and Penny Hulse. On the show…
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The Panel Plus for 26 August 2026
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: linguist Rory O'Sullivan is in the studio…
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The Panel with Deborah Hart and Andrew Clay, Part 2
In part two, a 'significant public health issue' is looming -but not one you might expect: that is the risk of genetic discrimination by insurance companies…
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The Panel with Deborah Hart and Andrew Clay, Part 1
On the show tonight, we pay tribute to Dolly Parton, she passed away at the age of 80 and left behind a songwriting legacy. Music journalist Marty Duda joins…
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The Panel Plus for 25 August 2026
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: award winning fashion writer Emma Gleason…
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The Panel with Mary Lambie and Jeremy Elwood, Part 2
In part two: As Auckland creeps closer to congestion charging, Rocketwerz CEO Dean Hall says he pays all his staff's public transport costs. Is it something…
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The Panel with Mary Lambie and Jeremy Elwood, Part 1
On our show tonight: Westland mayor Helen Lash responds to the governments policy of capping rates to 4 percent. Dr Rob Beaglehole, senior advisor for the New…
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The Pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of…
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The Panel Plus for 24 August 2026
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: Smart Glasses are making their way onto…
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The Panel with Lynda Hallinan and Thomas Scrimgeour, Part 2
In part two, a Wanaka couple are at their wits end over a neighbor's heat pump which is keeping them up at night. What can be done? Then, Brockville School in…
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The Panel with Lynda Hallinan and Thomas Scrimgeour, Part 1
First up, we hear from an All Blacks fan who was in the stands when the ABs thumped the Springboks. Then, political commentator Jacqui van der Kaay joins the…
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The Pre-Panel: Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of…
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The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Richard Pamatatau, Part 2
In part two, harvesting pest animals like goats and deer for food may be in the West Coast's future. That's if regional councillor Andy Campbell had his way…
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The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Richard Pamatatau, Part 1
First up, you don't have to far into the headlines to find another business facing closure. According to BWA Insolvency's latest quarterly report, Retail…