Bill Ralston
Who won first round? Josie Pagani, Bill Ralston discuss
The last five days have featured political intrigue, big spending election pledges, a shock poll result and a closely-fought leaders debate between Bill English and Jacinda Ardern. With us to discuss… Audio
Only on 3
It's been a wild three-decade ride for broadcaster TV3. They launched in 1989 as an energetic alternative to state-owned Television New Zealand and proved they had what it took to survive - but not… Audio
Masterpieces with Bill Ralston
Journalist, columnist and commentator Bill Ralston tells us about his favourite politician. Audio
Bill Ralston, Jane Clifton, Richard Harman - The National Party post Key
Three of New Zealand's most experienced political commentators discuss the National Party post Key and what we can expect in next year's election. Audio
Campaign: Auckland (Part 3)
This week, as people have started voting, we hear predictions of an increased turnout, we follow Phil Goff around the Avondale markets, hear what really happened on John Campbell’s bus tour and about… Audio
Auckland Future will shift spending, rather than rebate rates
A pledge by the centre-right to cut Auckland Council's budgets by hundreds of millions of dollars won't necessarily result in rates being cut. Todd Niall reports. Audio
Remuneration Authority hints at possible 20 percent rise
The Remuneration Authority has hinted at a possible 20 percent pay rise for Auckland councillors in the future. Audio
Ralston launches bid for Auckland Council seat
Bill Ralston has formally launched his bid for a seat on the Auckland Council, at an event peppered with National Party figures.
Political Insider says reshuffle could be major
The Prime Minister has confirmed he'll be reshuffling his Cabinet today. Audio
Police over the top and heavy handed
Former television news chief Bill Ralston says yesterday's police raid on TV3 journalist Heather du Plessis Allan's home raises serious concerns for the future of journalism. Audio
Auckland is an island on its own, unlike the rest of NZ
Bill Ralston talks to Marina Matthews, Waikare Komene, Professor Damon Salesa and Rod Oram. Audio
Auckland Mayoralty
It's still a year until Aucklanders go to the polls to vote for a new Mayor. Audio
Will petitions save Campbell Live?
There's been a rallying of John Campbell supporters as an increase in ratings and 95-thousand sign petitions to save his nightly news and curent affairs show. The former head of TVNZ news and current… Audio
Campbell Live could be scrapped
Media commentators say they expect a review of TV3's Campbell Live show will lead to it being axed. Audio
Outspoken - Changing Media Landscape
Guyon Espiner examines the rapidly changing media landscape Audio
Hacking emails not ok - Ralston
Bill Ralston worked in the parliamentary press gallery for more than 10 years, and joins us. Audio
Is Mike Hosking impartial enough to host leaders debate?
TVNZ is standing by its man and says Mike Hosking will host the one on one leaders debate between David Cunliffe and John Key - despite concerns from Labour. Audio
Radio Live hosts stand down too late - media commentator
The former radio talkback host and television news chief Bill Ralston says the Mediaworks company shouldn't have waited until yesterday to take Radio Live talkback hosts Willie Jackson and John… Audio
Political journalists discuss impact of phone log leak
We're joined by the Fairfax Media political editor, Tracy Watkins, and the former TVNZ head of news and public relations consultant Bill Ralston, who is also a former press gallery journalist. Audio
The end of Close Up - what it means for NZ current affairs
Television New Zealand's commitment to current affairs programmes is being questioned after its decision to pull the plug on its long-running Close Up show in November. Audio
