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The Panel for Friday 21 November 2025

The Pre-Panel for Friday 21 November

Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel.

Relaxed smile portrait of Wallace Chapman on grey background

Photo: RNZ / Jeff McEwan

The Panel with Ben Thomas and Penny Ashton, Part 1
 
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ben Thomas and Penny Ashton.
 
First up, after Winston Peters' pledge to repeal the Regulatory Standards Bill, are cracks starting to show in the coalition? Political commentator Jacqui Van Der Kaay gives her analysis.

Then, the New Zealand Breakers basketball team have been under fire for deciding to not wear a rainbow pride jersey. Was their decision justified?

Tasmania JackJumpers Reuben Te Rangi puts up a shot during the NBL

Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz

 
The Panel with Ben Thomas and Penny Ashton, Part 2
 
In part two, it's time for another edition of Panel Soapbox - James joins the show with criticisms of the state of workmanship in New Zealand.

Metallica play at Auckland's Eden Park, November, 2025.

Metallica play at Auckland's Eden Park, November, 2025. Photo: Tom Grut