The Panel for Tuesday 26 August 2025

The Pre-Panel for 26 August 2025 

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

Photo: RNZ / Jeff McEwan

The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Rajorshi Chakraborti Part 1

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Cindy Mitchener and Rajorshi Chakraborti.

First up, David Seymour has admitted his approach to four-year parliamentary term was too complicated, but he's having another go. The Panel discusses if it has merit. 

Then a spike in anti-social behaviour has forced a popular restaurant in Auckland to get rid of its pokie machines. What's going on? 

Photo: RNZ/ Dan Cook

The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Rajorshi Chakraborti Part 2

In part two, the AA is pushing for tougher driver licence rules in a bid to improve the country's dismal youth road safety record. What exactly are they asking for?

Then imagine having the ability to detect a single drop of petrol in an Olympic-sized swimming pool,  it's a skill that German shepherd "Boss" has - as the only New Zealand canine trained to detect flammable substances.

Photo: NZTA

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:  fashion writer and 95bFM Thursday Morning Glory host Emma Gleason reports live from NZ Fashion Week.

Oscar winner and director Taika Waititi made a surprise appearance on the catwalk during the opening night of New Zealand Fashion Week in 2025 Photo: Serena Solomon/RNZ