Ben Thomas

Desperate, negative and a little bizzare - that's the verdict on Judith Collins' tactics in the final week of the campaign.

The National Party leader has doubled down on her wealth tax attacks and… Audio

Jami-Lee Ross is pinning his hopes of getting back into Parliament on the fortunes of Billy Te Kahika in the Te Tai Tokerau seat.

The disgraced former National MP announced that he won't be standing… Video, Audio

As election campaigns go, this one's been a bit strange already, delayed by Covd-19, the country's largest city still under restrictions which limits how campaigns can rally their voters.

Now the… Audio

Political commentators often light up the comments section, but how much of what they have to say is valuable insight, and how much is clutter and noise?  Audio

The National Party's deputy and campaign manager says he was not undermining trust in the media, but was merely "stating a fact" when he said the cards are "stacked in Labour's favour" for the… Audio

National leader Judith Collins faces some big questions today following revelations outgoing MP Andrew Falloon sent an indecent picture to a young woman.

The Rangitata MP announced yesterday… Audio

Todd Muller has resigned as leader of the National Party. Muller said the role's impact on his health had been "untenable".

Ben Thomas, a public relations consultant and former National Party… Audio

The Panel talks to Shona Garven from 'The Rocking Horse Place' as part of its series highlighting small New Zealand businesses. Audio

The Panel discusses 'Cancel culture' or 'Call out culture'. Audio

Schools are being warned by the government not to plan for new international students until 2022.  Audio

On this day in 1978, the BBC announced a ban on The Sex Pistols latest single 'No One Is Innocent'. Audio

Courgettes are reaching record prices in New Zealand due to a limited supply.  Audio

The ACT Party rolled out new policies during its campaign launch over the weekend including an employment insurance fund. Audio

Recent escapes from managed isolation facilities have drawn attention to security and compliance among returning New Zealanders.  Audio

Panellists Ben Thomas and Niki Bezzant share what they have been thinking about. Audio

A British museum, The Museum of Youth Culture, is calling for teenage memories. Emma Hurley goes for a walk down memory lane. Audio

National MP and former deputy leader Paula Bennett has announced she's not standing in the upcoming election, ending her 15-year career in politics. Audio