The Panel for Monday 23 June 2025

The Panel with Ali Jones and Peter Fa'afiu Part 1

Tonight on The Panel Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ali Jones and Peter Fa'afiu.

They discuss the US decision to hit Iran's nuclear infrastructure with missile strikes and the apparent desire in the coalition government to scrap regional councils. 

Former US President and Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump arrives for a "Commit to Caucus" rally in Clinton, Iowa, on 6 January 6, 2024. Photo: TANNEN MAURY / AFP

The Panel with Ali Jones and Peter Fa'afiu Part 2

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Leonie Freeman and Mike Williams.

This half hour the panel hears about why parking cars on footpaths is terrible for those with limited mobility and they learn why the little town of Woodville is popping off. 

The roads looks near completion at the Woodville end. Photo: RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham

The Panel Extended

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman. First up is a look ahead to Nights with host Emile Donovan. 

Then after hearing some feedback, Wallace is joined by writer and researcher Peter Hassell who is here to  refute regular panellist Liam Hehir's statement that New Zealand doesn't have any fun, silly monsters like the bigfoot. 

Plus, we hear from two listeners and their stories about topics discussed in the show.

Northland Taniwha Photo: Photosport