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The Panel for Thursday 27 November 2025

The Pre-Panel for 27 November 2025

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 Zoe George and Phil O'Reilly, Part 1
 
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George and Phil O'Reilly.

First up, Erebus memories from a listener and the panel discusses the news that finally a location for a Erebus memorial has been chosen.  

Then, a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine is on the cards, or so we are told. What will it take for the conflict to end? 

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin looks on as he meets Russia's Deputy Prime Minister in Moscow on September 30, 2025. (Photo by Alexander KAZAKOV / POOL / AFP)

Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on September 30, 2025. Photo: ALEXANDER KAZAKOV

 

 


The Panel with Zoe George and Phil O'Reilly, Part 2
In part two, local online retailers seem to be falling victim to mammoth international sites. It's called: the "Temu Effect".

The Italian Renaissance Garden has been used by couples for their wedding ceremonies.

The Italian Renaissance Garden has been used by couples for their wedding ceremonies. Photo: RNZ / Natalie Akoorie

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: Emily Whiu is the owner of Mama's Donuts in Hawke's Bay. Like many small businesses she been finding it tough going. But unlike other businesses she's highlighted the daily struggle on her social media. 

Celebrating Cook Islands Language Week - Cook Island style donuts

Photo: Supplied / Delphilius Archer