Guyon Espiner
Anne Applebaum
"Ruled by thieves." From Putin to Trump, the global web of dictators stealing vast wealth and laundering it through the West is on the march. Video, Audio
Sir Bill English
Sir Bill English weighs in on Chris Luxon’s performance and whether National should consider a new leader before the election. He also reflects on his years working with Te Pāti Māori, and why he… Video, Audio
How Kiwi kids are becoming the new face of 'adult' diabetes
Type 1 diabetes used to be called 'juvenile diabetes', and type 2 affected adults. But that's no longer the case, and the number of kids with type 2 in New Zealand is rising. Audio
Chris Hipkins
Chris Hipkins on how he would bring real competition back to New Zealand and take on the monopolies. From capitalism “with a human face” to the politics of coalition, he opens up about how he'd lead a… Audio
41 years in the making: The Ngāti Pāoa settlement
About 500 Ngāti Pāoa iwi members filled the parliamentary gallery this week to witness the house pass their treaty bill. The claim was lodged 41 years ago. The iwi received 23 million dollars in… Audio
The Whip for 29 October 2025
The fastest and best half hour of politics analysis is here and ready to go. Joining Wallace tonight is Guyon Espiner, Marian Hobbs and David Farrar. Up for discussion tonight is: Labour's Capital… Audio
Taking the political temperature, a year from the vote
With just twelve months until the next election, the mood of the nation is "one of disillusionment", and that's reflected in the polls. Audio
The Great NZ Sell-Off
From Telecom to Air New Zealand, the BNZ to today’s Chorus debt debate. New Zealand’s history of asset sales still shapes our politics. This week on Context, Corin Dann and Guyon Espiner trace four… Video, Audio
Guyon Espiner reflects on Jim Bolger's years in politics
The former prime minister died yesterday. Audio
Pension Wars: How A Gold-Plated Promise Changed NZ Politics
It's the third rail of New Zealand politics: Touch it and you die. From Richard Seddon's groundbreaking old-age pension, to Rob Muldoon's Dancing Cossacks, to Jim Bolger's "no ifs, no buts, no maybes"… Video, Audio
How MMP changed politics
New Zealand’s MMP voting system promised fairness and diversity — but has it delivered? In this episode of Context, Guyon Espiner and Corin Dann look back at how MMP came to be, from a slip-up by… Video, Audio
The Whip for 8 October
This week on The Whip, panellists Annabelle Lee-Mather, Guyon Espiner and Peter Dunne discuss all the major political stories of the week. They start by examining the squabble between Winston Peters… Audio
Health NZ guts alcohol harm prevention work
The Public Service Association has said a rollback of Health NZ work programmes in the alcohol harm prevention space is the result of lobbying from the alcohol industry. Investigative reporter Guyon… Audio
Behind the picket lines
From the Cook Strait ferry strikes to the fiery union battles of the 1970s, New Zealand’s history is written in industrial action. Now, as nurses, teachers and doctors walk off the job, what lessons… Video, Audio
Alcohol advisory group slammed by co-chair
The Health Ministry's alcohol advisory group has been condemned by one of its own leaders, accusing it of diluting Maori voices and suggesting it be axed entirely. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid… Audio
David Seymour asks for review into tobacco, nicotine and alcohol warning labels
David Seymour says changes to warning labels for tobacco, nicotine and alcohol products are on the table - despite pleas from public health groups. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingris Hipkiss. Audio
The Whip for 10 September
It's another hit of the most insightful and sharp 30 minutes in political analysis. Tonight Wallace is joined by NZME'S Jonathan Milne, government relations consultant Holly Bennett and RNZ's Guyon… Audio
Parents of boy who died drunk driving call for stricter laws
The parents of a 16-year-old boy who died drunk driving are pleading with the government to strengthen laws to stop sales to minors. Guyon Espiner reports. Audio
Expert Feature: What makes a good political interview?
Each week on a Monday we take a deep dive into an issue with the help of an expert. Today we're talking to Guyon Espiner about political interviews - what is considered a "good" one and how to get the… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 28th August 2025
In today's episode, the government has signed off on loosening alcohol restrictions; Residents of the now destroyed Loafers Lodge hostel are pained recalling the memories of the deadly fires that… Audio
