The Panel for Monday 11 August 2025

The Pre-Panel for 11 August 2025 

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

Photo: RNZ / Jeff McEwan

The Panel with Allan Blackman and Aimie Hines Part 1

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Allan Blackman and Aimie Hines.

First, the government is to formally consider its position on recognising Palestine as a state. Australia announced this afternoon it has made this call already, following the likes of Britian, Canada and France. Where is this all leading to? Journalist Selwyn Manning joins the panel. Then, a new political poll suggests a hung parliament - politics PhD candidate Michael Swanson explains.

Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

The Panel with Allan Blackman and Aimie Hines Part 2

In part two, a see saw in central Dunedin has drawn attention for its price tag - but how much did it actually cost? And finally, the Far North vintage car club is celebrating 50 long and great years or car appreciation. 

Photo: Dunedin City Council

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, financial journalist Frances Cook beams in to break down how much money a regular lotto ticket buyer could save if they invested that $25 ticket elsewhere.

Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly