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Political commentators Laila Harre from the left and Matthew Hooton from the right. Audio

After years of unprecedented growth the economy is now slowing, with some economists warning of recession. Audio

With Matthew Hooton and Laila Harre Audio

New Zealand is facing the introduction of a complex and ambitious emissions trading scheme by the end of the year. Audio

The National Party has accused the Government of ignoring the economy as households struggle to cope with rising prices. Audio

With Pacific correspondent Richard Pamatatau. Audio

Politics. Audio

In this week's Focus on Politics, political reporter Julian Robins looks at Labour's prospects, and its fighback plan. Audio

Auckland airport shares plummeted in the wake of the Government's decision to reject the Canadian bid for 40 percent stake. Audio

A bill to give working mothers a place to breastfeed has been introduced to Parliament with almost unanimous political support. Audio

Matthew Hooton and Laila Harre talk politics. Audio

This week, Danya Levy, looks at the personal toll politics takes on MPs and their families. Audio

The Police Commissioner rejected orders to remove two Ministers from the House. Audio

Political perspectives from the right to the left with Laila Harre and Matthew Hooten. Audio

This time it's the mayor of Detroit - perjury, obstruction of justice and misconduct - relating to alleged sexual misconduct. Audio

New York's governors are on a roll - both the new governor and his predecessor have admitted to sexual indescretions. Audio

Political perspectives from the right to the left with Laila Harre and Matthew Hooten. Audio

Insight talks to potential Maori voters and asks whether the Maori Party has made any difference. Audio

Foreign minister Yang Jiechi has strongly criticised what he calls anti Beijing foreign forces out to politicise the Games. Audio

Nat Party has accused the Gov of playing politics with the proposed sale of AK International Airport because it's election year. Audio

The Malaysian Prime Minister has been sworn in, two days after his coalition suffered its worst election result. Audio

Pakistan's main political parties have formed a coalition to lead a new government. Audio

Political perspectives from the right to the left with Laila Harre and Matthew Houten. Audio

Opposition leader and Former PM, Nawaz Sharif has signed a formal coalition agreement with the party of his former opponent. Audio

Crisis deepens in South America after a cross-border raid by Colombia into Ecuador in an attack on leftist FARC rebels. Audio