The Panel

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Jonathan Milne, Holly Bennett, and Tracey Martin. First, they unpack a frosty few days between Government Ministers and TVNZ, as allegations of the conduct of Political Editor Maiki Sherman capture attention. Then, they look at the Labour Party's policy plan, or lack thereof, in the countdown to the election, and Winston Peters' defence of rail in the face of fuel-saving measures for heavy vehicles. Finally, should the Mayor get the best office at council headquarters? Wellington City Council executives think not, dishing themselves out the ocean views.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: suspicions of insider trading are looming over Donald Trump's presidency, as online betting platforms consistently see spikes before major announcements. Financial law professor Paul Oudin explains.

In part two, Wellington councillor Sam O'Brien takes a look at the case of the disappearing beach in Hataitai. Then, they head to a very lucky school in Auckland, which has the country's first permanent therapy dog: a labrador-retriever called Milo.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Wendyl Nissen and Andrew Clay. First up, heavy vehicles may soon be able to take more on board as a fuel-saving measure. But Winston Peters is not a fan, and says any rule changes should prioritise rail. Niall Robertson of the Rail Advocacy Collective joins the show. Then, Wellington's Mayor has had a major office downgrade, going from harbour views to a concrete wall in a shift of headquarters.

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