Shane Te Pou
Ak Mayoralty candidate Leo Molloy launches campaign
Auckland mayoral candidate Leo Molloy released what he calls "Auckland's comeback plan" at his first supporters' event in the city last night. The hospitality businessman is vying for the city's top… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: divining the polls a shaky science
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about commentators reading the tea leaves over the latest political poll, Sean Plunket's new online talkback station… Audio
Political commentators Morten & Te Pou
Brigitte, Shane and Kathryn discuss the results of the Newshub-Reid poll, the Government's latest Covid measures with movement on boosters and borders, Grant Robertson's social insurance scheme and… Audio
Party People | Season 2 | Episode 6: 14th December 2021
Party People discusses the stories making headlines over the last week and names their top political performers during 2021. Video, Audio
Govt to choose traffic light colours today
Government Ministers are today considering the country's traffic light settings, and whether any of the regions in red can move to orange.
The settings won't be reviewed again until the middle of… Audio
Party People | Season 2 | Episode 5: 7th December 2021
Mihingarangi, Tau, and Shane discuss the urgent Covid hearing before the Waitangi Tribunal, Luxon’s new lineup, and how the minor parties have performed during 2021. Video, Audio
Political commentators Ben Thomas & Shane Te Pou
Political commentators Ben Thomas and Shane Te Pou join Lynn for a look at how the transition into the traffic light has gone, the government's belated investment in new ICU facilities, how National's… Audio
Party People | Season 2 | Episode 4: 30th November 2021
Party People evaluates the new National Party leader, discuss Nanaia Mahuta’s performance as Minister of Foreign Affairs, and talk over the move to the Traffic Light system. Video, Audio
Party People | Season 2 | Special - National Party bust-up: 26th November 2021
Burning down the house! In this special episode, Party People delves into the National Party leadership bust-up and discuss the possible contenders. Video, Audio
Party People | Season 2 | Episode 3: 23rd November 2021
101 days into lockdown, Party People shares its views on the latest Covid developments, the National Party leadership, and the wāhine Māori taking a run at the Wellington mayoralty. Video, Audio
Party People | Season 2 | Episode 2: 16th November 2021
Tau, Shane, and Mihingarangi debate the latest political polls, delta decisions, and housing intensification. Video, Audio
Party People | Season 2 | Episode 1: 9th November 2021
Party People returns with a deep dive into the government’s Delta response. Mihingarangi, Tau, and Shane dip their toes into the Three Waters reform. Video, Audio
Party People | Season 2 | Trailer
Māori politics show Party People returns for 26 episodes. Broadcast on RNZ National and released as a live visual podcast from 9 November. Video
Party People | Season 2 | Launches Tuesday 9 November
Māori politics show Party People returns for 26 episodes. Broadcast on RNZ National and released as a live visual podcast from 9 November.
Political analysis on alert levels
The government's move to level 3 in Auckland has been described as premature and could be a deadly mistake as the virus makes it way through vulnerable communities.
Cabinet is meeting to review… Audio
Political commentators Te Pou & Thomas
Amid lockdown fatigue in Tamaki Makaurau, business pain and three Covid cases in Waikato all eyes are on today's big decision over Auckland's alert level. Ben, Shane and Kathryn also look at AUKUS… Audio
Political commentators Morten & Te Pou - the latest poll
Brigitte, Shane and Kathryn look at the latest Reid Research poll which has seen a near 10 percentage point drop in support for Labour and the highest-ever rating for ACT. Also, the expectations over… Audio
The Panel with Shane Te Pou and Clare de Lore (Part 2)
Panellists Shane Te Pou and Clare de Lore discuss the death of Dusty Hill from ZZ Top, anxiety in schools, lead in taps, and facial recognition. Audio
The Panel with Shane Te Pou and Clare de Lore (Part 1)
Panellists Shane Te Pou and Clare de Lore discuss supermarket prices, mātauranga Māori, and chewing gum. Audio
The Pre-Panel with Shane Te Pou and Clare de Lore
Panellists Shane Te Pou and Clare de Lore share what they've been thinking about lately. Audio