Life And Society
Talking to kids about dog attacks - without scaring them
The recent news can be unsettling, but it's important to keep perspective and educate your child on dog behaviours and interactions.
The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Alan McElroy, Part 2
In part two, a bicycle and public transport advocate responds to panellist Allan Blackman's concerns about Auckland's Karangahape Road bike lanes being underused. Is it true that no one is using them… Audio
The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Alan McElroy, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nalini Baruch and Alan McElroy. First up, the former Prince Andrew has become the first senior royal in modern times to be arrested. He… Audio
Restorative Justice Nelson marks 25 years
A Nelson organisation is marking 25 years of helping thousands of victims of crime by giving them the opportunity to express their feelings, while encouraging criminals to acknowledge the harm they… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 20 February 2026
Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
Weekend Stuff: Is your bedroom set up stopping you sleep?
We all know how important a good night's sleep is, there is a whole industry promoting it! But have you ever considered what the environment you're sleeping in is like? Rachael Quin, from… Audio
Freaky Friday
Freaky Friday time! The place for all your spooky and unexplainable stories. Jesse spoke to Jill, who shared a story of her encounter with a ghost in Gisborne in the early 90s. Audio
Waimarino Golf Club marks it's 100th birthday
Now we're heading to the centre of the North Island where Waimarino Golf Club is marking it's 100th birthday this Easter. At 580 metres above sea level, set against a stunning backdrop that is Mount… Audio
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: as the battle rages on to bring Jeffrey Epstein's victims justice, the sad reality… Audio
Couple trapped in Argentina with no legal rights to biological child
An Australian couple had a child via surrogacy in Argentina. They have been stuck there for 12 months, unable to bring their daughter home.
The Panel with Zoe George and Conor English, Part 2
In part two, an increasing cohort of people can't afford to retire at 65 - Age Concern Rotorua manager Rory O'Rourke shares what that looks like on the ground. Then, a Dunedin high school band got the… Audio
The Panel with Zoe George and Conor English, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George and Conor English. First up, the government has slashed plans for new homes in Auckland by half a million after strong public… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 19 February 2026
Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 19 February 2026
Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel. Audio
Relationships: What happens when you both retire together?
Every second Thursday we talk about relationships with Professor Kirsty Ross from Massey University's School of Psychology Whether matters of the heart, workplace dramas or friendship pickles… Audio
Local Legends: The family business looking out for the elderly
Today we're chatting with the team behind Jamie's Angels, a home-delivered meal service providing hundreds of fresh meals every week to elderly residents in Whanganui The husband and wife team took… Audio
The growing popularity of admin parties
It's the brainchild of American writer Chris Colin, who joins Emile Donovan. Audio
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: resident linguist Rory O'Sullivan shares his hot take on a new piece of research… Audio
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and David Farrar, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jo McCarroll and David Farrar. First up, a flood-stricken vegetable grower in Pirongia has his community behind him, who've set up a… Audio
Feature Interview: What is your time personality? Find out!
Everyone knows someone who always manages to show up late for everything. Some people live by the clock, believing that on time is late. Some people live in the moment and refuse to be bound by a… Audio
