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Radio New Zealand's political editor discusses Tuhoe. Audio

Andrew Campbell and Matthew Hooton talk politics. Audio

British politicians debating electoral reform have been looking to New Zealand's experience with proportional representation. But some here are questioning whether the New Zealand system, of mixed… Audio

In just under two weeks the Finance Minister, Bill English, will deliver his second Budget. Audio

To Bangkok now where there are signs that the deadly political crisis that has gripped the capital for more than a month may be close to a resolution. Audio

The excise on cigarettes and tobacco and the "nanny state", the protest in Auckland against mining and the political implications of National's mining proposals. Audio

This week the Law Commission tabled a hard hitting report recommending a raft of changes to crack down on the misuse of alcohol. It wants to raise the age at which people can purchase alcohol to 20… Audio

The British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has apologised to the woman he described as bigoted while wearing a live microphone but he may find some comfort in the fact he's not the first politician to… Audio

Smokers now have to pay more for their cigarettes after an overnight excise tax increase. Audio

Just over a week out from Britain's general election, a highly respected think-tank has criticised all the major parties for failing to explain how they'd repair the country's public finances. Audio

When it comes to the politics of fashion, Jack Yan, publisher for international fashion and lifestyle magazine Lucire, knows how to create a balance of style and substance. But now he's swapping… Audio

With Andrew Campbell and Matthew Hooten. Audio

This week the Maori Affairs Minister and Maori Party co-leader, Pita Sharples, flew to New York to ratify the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Audio

Our political editor Brent Edwards joins us. Audio

Brian Roper, political historian at the University of Otago, talks about freedom. Audio

Politics with Matthew Hooten and Andrew Campbell. Audio

For years New Zealand's anti-nuclear policy has been an irritant in the relationship with the United States. That appears to now be history, with this country's anti-nuke credentials the reason why… Audio

Gordon Brown, David Cameron the leader of the opposition Conservative Party and Nick Clegg the leader of the Liberal Democrats argued about the economy and domestic issues such as immigration, health… Audio

Thailand's government could call an early election in a bid to end the bloody political crisis in its capital. Audio

Grey Power has been warned it could lose its political independence, after indicating it would work alongside the Greens and Labour on an inquiry into aged care. Audio

It's all a matter of perpsective, which we get some of, from both the left and the right. Audio

One of the Maori Party's key policy goals is becoming a reality, with Tariana Turia named as the Whanau Ora Minister this week, and a group named to run the controversial new programme. It's being… Audio

After yesterday's violence and political chaos in Kyrgyzstan, the opposition says it is now in charge. Audio

With Matthew Hooton and Andrew Campbell. Audio

This week the Government released a discussion document it hopes will finally resolve the disagreement over the Foreshore and Seabed Act. Audio