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National has accused Labour of treating businesses like children, while Chris Hipkins says he's going into the campaign as "one of the greater fiscal conservatives".

Party leaders have told business… Audio

Politicians are ramping up their campaigns after the major launches at the weekend, mixing and mingling with school children and waving signs at motorists around Wellington's Basin Reserve. While… Audio

Craig and Tim break down the campaign launches of the big parties over the weekend, with National opting not to include any new policies while Labour unveiled its plan to provide free dental care for… Audio

The Parliamentary term came to an end this week after a tumultuous term, and Labour and National's election campaigns are launching this weekend - with just six weeks remaining before the big day. 

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NZ's major political parties address Pasifika issues ahead of elections. Audio

NZ minor parties share how their policies might benefit Pacific people. Audio

Time now for the local democracy reporting part of the programme, and joining us now with all the latest South Auckland and Pasifika reporter Kim Meredith. She started by telling Nathan Rarere about a… Audio

Correspondents Dale Husband and Tim Hurdle join Kathryn to discuss Chris Hipkins ruling out any possibility of Labour working with New Zealand First and Winston Peters post-election - even as the… Audio

Time now for our regular korero with Te Pati Maori - and last night they were set to launch their policy for people with disabilities.

Co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer joined Nathan Rarere to explain.

Scientist and writer Danyl McLauchlan joins Kim to tackle life's big questions, ideas and thinkers. This week, Nicolo Machiavelli, the founder of modern political theory, who argued that politics… Audio

Well what a week its been in parliament, arguments, accusations, an MP stripped of his portfolios after threatening behaviour and outside of parliament candidates standing down over social media… Audio

Former National Leader Todd Muller admits he was tempted by the prospect of being a minister, but doesn't doubt his decision to leave politics.

Muller delivered his valedictory statement - which… Audio

As more valedictory speeches were heard in Parliament’s chamber, a warning was sounded from a departing MP about race baiting and dog whistling to extremism. Audio

Vanuatu's sole female MP on recent political impasse. Audio

An education researcher says teaching is becoming a political football, as the election draws nearer. Labour says if it wins, teachers will be required by law to use government-approved approaches for… Audio

Gareth and Brigitte join me to talk about Labour's big week of policy announcements - we'll break them down and look at how and when they'll be paid for. We'll look at the politics of paid parental… Audio

Political stalemate in Vanuatu as no-confidence vote looms. Audio

Brigitte and Gareth discuss yesterday's tax policy announcement from Labour. And the latest from the polls which suggest a possible return for Winston Peters' NZ First Party. A former National Party… Audio

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio

Political impasse emerges in Vanuatu's parliament. Audio