Mike Williams

John Banks is under more pressure to stand down from his Ministerial job after reports he lobbied the government on behalf of Kim Dotcom over a property purchase. Audio

The future of Act and John Banks - how much did he know about donations to his mayoralty campaign; and the on-going speculation over Labour's leadership. Audio

Topics - Europe's plan to fix its debt crisis by imposing budget cuts appears to be unravelling. A Ministry of Health working paper suggests that increasing the cost of a packet of cigarettes to $100… Audio

Topics - in Queenstown, War veterans and volunteer collectors report being verbally abused by people who think the poppies they're selling are made in China. The lawyer for a mountain biker whose… Audio

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Paid parental leave - the veto and the conscience vote; Labour's leader lost - where is David Shearer?; mining royalties and fracking - environment versus economy and; political lobbying - who's… Audio

A TVNZ poll suggests things are looking good for National. Audio

Topics - People whose minds wander might actually have sharper brains. A pair of well-known Auckland event organisers who felt they were unfairly targetted by the council's dog bylaw enforcement… Audio

Topics - in Tonga, we're told, there is a sombre atmosphere as people digest the news of the death of King George Tupou the fifth. The Labour Party is calling for an inquiry into a breach of the… Audio

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Analysing the big speeches from John Key and David Shearer. Audio

Matthew Hooton and Mike Williams discuss industrial unrest, welfare reforms and Winston Peter's performance in parliament. Audio

Analysis of the latest TV3 political poll; the impact of the Crafar farm court decision on National; and the Greens' co-leader's comments on being in government. Audio

The Treaty clause in the SOE Act, the Maori Party's threat to leave the coalition, Waitangi, and the new Government's first couple of months. Audio

A look at the political year ahead with the first Cabinet meeting scheduled for Wednesday and Labour holding its caucus retreat. Audio

Nine to Noon commentators Richard Boock, Jane Bowron, Gavin Ellis, Matthew Hooton, Rod Oram and Mike Williams wrap the year by looking back on the key events of 2011 in the worlds of sport, business… Audio

Nine to Noon commentators Richard Boock, Jane Bowron, Gavin Ellis, Matthew Hooton, Rod Oram and Mike Williams wrap the year by looking back on the key events of 2011 in the worlds of sport, business… Audio

The final election results, deals with minor parties and the Labour leadership roadshow. Audio

Topics - Police say they had "no real option" but to shelve a case against a South Taranaki man accused of child abuse. The case against the man was dismissed last month after the judge ruled a jury… Audio

Topics - The National and ACT parties have signed a confidence and supply agreement at Parliament. The battle for the Labour party leadership hits the road today with David Cunliffe and David Shearer… Audio