Richard Prebble
Midweek Mediawatch: Soper's simmering stand-off
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about a Cold War brewing between Newstalk ZB's political editor and the PM, misinformation in local papers - and the need for… Audio
Can National counter Jacindamania? Richard Prebble, Mike Williams discuss
National is scrambling to counter Jacinda Ardern's impact by unveiling a series of big-spending voter-friendly policies. Former Act Leader Richard Prebble and former Labour Party president Mike… Audio
Changing the tune on our trains
Politicians who leave office are free to speak plainly on important national matters. Recent coverage of a looming crisis at Kiwirail show the opposite's true for journalists who move to political PR.
…Political commentators discuss Banks case
Opposition parties are calling for John Banks to resign, after he was found guilty yesterday of filing a false electoral donation return after his failed Auckland 2010 mayoral campaign. Audio
Richard Prebble returns to Act as campaign leader
Staying with politics, and Richard Prebble is returning to the Act Party with a goal of bringing nine MPs into Parliament later this year. Audio
Political commentators discuss expectations for Cunliffe speech
Otago University politics lecturer, Bryce Edwards, and the former Labour MP and ACT leader, Richard Prebble. Audio
Cunliffe pledges a return to "red" Labour
David Cunliffe has declared a return to "red" Labour, and has pledged to roll back National's changes to employment law. Audio
After just 20 months, Labour's leader stands down.
That's David Shearer resigning as Labour Party leader yesterday afternoon after just 20 months in the job. Audio
Former politicians analyse Winston Peters' actions
The Prime Minister, John Key, says he has no intention of ordering a fresh inquiry into allegations that the Ohariu MP Peter Dunne leaked information of national security to a Fairfax reporter while… Audio
Former Labour figures say Shearer needs to act
Labour MPs are falling in behind their leader, David Shearer, as they prepare for a vote on his leadership this afternoon. Audio
Former Labour Party president says current law is fine
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
Richard Prebble talks about Act's new leader
Former ACT Party leader Richard Prebble says Don Brash always behaved like a ACT MP. Audio
Hopes nuclear understanding will aid US free trade deal
It appears New Zealand's nuclear free stance is no longer a hindrance with the relationship with the US it once was. Audio
Former ACT leader on Hide's apology
Richard Prebble comments on Rodney Hide's actions and consequent apology. Audio
Political insiders give their verdict on Key's first year
On Sunday it will be a year since the 2008 election which saw the National Party put in power with the support of Act, the Maori party and United Future. Audio
Political analysts discuss Worth resignation
Former Radio New Zealand political editor Richard Griffin and former ACT leader Richard Prebble joined Morning Report. Audio
Tax cut debate
The Finance Minister Bill English has thrown fresh doubt on the viability of the government's tax cuts. Audio
The Sunday Group
This week looks at the philosophical underpinnings of John Key's National-led Government. Audio
Election Panel
Election panel discussion with Richard Prebble, Mark Gosche and Angeline Greensill. Audio
Recap of Election Campaign
Joining Morning Report for a look back on the campaign are Claire Robinson, Raymond Miller and Richard Prebble. Audio