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Political editor Brent Edwards discusses today's budget. Audio

With Matthew Hooton and Laila Harre. Audio

It's just three weeks to the Mt Albert by-election, an election the Labour Party must win to retain the seat it has held since its formation. Audio

The Labour and Green Parties are describing the new Auckland Transition Agency as a steamroller and bulldozer. Audio

Melissa Lee has managed to clear her name on at least one of the scandals that's plagued her Mount Albert campaign. Audio

Political history this week focusses on Leon Trotsky. Audio

Matthew Hooton and Laila Harre discuss the latest political happenings. Audio

Senior editor, staff writer and chief political commentator at The New Yorker, and author of Politics: Observations and Arguments. Audio

Julian Robins looks at the political risks associated with reforming local government in the country's major population centre. Audio

The country's foreign affairs minister has accidentally tabled secret details of plans to export more uranium to China. Audio

New Caledonia's pro-independence parties have made gains in Sunday's election of three provincial assemblies. Audio

With Matthew Hooton and Laila Harre. Audio

The relationship between National and the Maori Party has once again been put to the test, this time over Fiji. Audio

Leaders expressed their shock at the shootings today, and say their thoughts are with the officers and their families. Audio

The Green Party wants an end to the secrecy surrounding professional lobbyists with special access to Parliament Buildings. Audio

Corporate donations to political parties plummeted in the run up to last year's general elections. Audio

Under the disclosure rules in the Act political parties had to declare donations over 10-thousand dollars. Audio

The amount of money Labour and National declared they received last year has plummetted. Audio

With Matthew Hooton and Laila Harre. Audio

Newly crowned IBO light-welterweight world title holder Manny Pacquiao is giving new meaning to throwing a hat into the ring. Audio

Dr Michael Cullen retired from Parliament this week. What were the philosophies that drove him for nearly three decades? Audio

Former Finance Minister Michael Cullen bowed out of politics this week after serving nearly 28 years as an MP. Audio

One of Fiji's top income earners, tourism has already seen falls in visitor arrivals. Audio

Businesses in Fiji are predicting more tough times, with the devaluation of the currency expected to hit hard. Audio

The police in Fiji say they have arrested 5 men allegedly connected with destabilising activities. Audio