Ben Thomas
Political panel: What's on Cabinet's agenda for 2019?
The government's troubled KiwiBuild programme will be high on the agenda as Cabinet ministers meet for the first time this year. But what other political issues will feature in 2019? Political… Audio
Is there appetite for a centrist environmental party?
Political commentator Ben Thomas chimes in on the viability of a new, centrist, environmentally-focussed political party Audio
Jami-Lee Ross: More damage to come from secret recordings?
National Party leader Simon Bridges believes MP Jami-Lee Ross has secretly recordered not only him but other MPs for many months. And Mr Ross has said he intends to release some of those recordings… Audio
Jami-Lee Ross vows to fight for Botany seat
Newly independent Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross is going to the police today to lay a complaint against his former boss Simon Bridges. In an extraordinary day of political turmoil on Tuesday, Mr Ross quit… Audio
RIP to "The French Sinatra"
The Panel pays tribute to singer Charles Aznavour - known as "the French Sinatra" - who has died at the age of 94. Audio
Could renter-friendly policies scare off landlords?
Property investors are worried a wave of tenant-free rules could throw up some dicey situations for landlords who're simply trying to protect their assets. Juli Anne Tolley from the Tauranga Property… Audio
The one McCartney song Lennon liked
In a recent Paul McCartney interview he says it was the only song he ever wrote that John Lennon praised. He says he would pay Lennon complinents, but only ever got one back. Audio
Politicians again running foul of copyright?
A video of Simon Bridges and Chris Bishop singing popular songs in a car has raised questions about whether they're breaking copyright by using the music in what could be perceived as political… Audio
Are Kiwibuild homes value for money?
CoreLogic analysts say buyers will save $90,000 or so by buying KiwiBuild houses - but could that cost-cut compromise the homes' quality? Roger Levie from HOBANZ joins us to discuss. Audio
FBI forces suspect to unlock phone using facial ID
A 28 year-old man suspected of child abuse has been forced to unlock his phone using facial ID - thought to be the first time this has happened. Audio
Teachers' Union says conditions must be addressed
The PPTA has rejected the government's latest pay offer, emphasising that the issue is about both pay and improving working conditions Audio
The Panel with Ben Thomas and Niki Bezzant (Part 2)
In a recent Paul McCartney interview he says it was the only song he ever wrote that John Lennon praised. He says he would pay Lennon complinents, but only ever got one back. What the Panelists Ben… Audio
The Panel with Ben Thomas and Niki Bezzant (Part 1)
The PPTA has rejected the government's latest pay offer, emphasising that the issue is about both pay and improving working conditions. A 28 year-old man suspected of child abuse has been forced to… Audio
National united at caucus retreat in Tauranga
The National Party is holding a two-day caucus retreat in Tauranga this week as it's MPs dissect the aftermath of last year's election. Following earlier speculation of a leadership coup, the party's… Audio
Political panel
We've had three days to absorb the fact that the country is heading in a different direction with Jacinda Ardern at the helm in a Labour-led coalition, in partnership with Winston Peters and NZ First… Audio
Polls final tally out tomorrow
It's a nerve wracking wait for some MPs tonight ahead of tomorrow's finally electoral vote tally. Audio
Election 2017: Wait for special votes nearly over
Tomorrow's eagerly awaited special vote tally will kick New Zealand First's coalition talks with National and Labour up a gear. A fortnight on from the election, the final result will be known on… Audio
Another click bait style reality show hits NZ shores
Another reality show hits New Zealand shores - Married at First Sight has begun. Audio
Eden Project proposed for Christchurch's red zone
The proposed 70 hectare park in the Avalon loop is being pitched as the city's equivalent of the Sydney Opera House. Audio