Toby Manhire
Why 2016 was a terrible year
2016 has been quite a year... from major political surprises to the death of cultural icons. Toby Manhire is here to round up the year, from the perspective of Toby and Toby. Audio
Toby & Toby on... 2016
Opinion - From fake news to truthful hyperbole, political shake-ups and the loss of luminaries, Toby Morris and Toby Manhire reflect on a turbulent 12 months.
Toby & Toby on... Hillary Clinton's emails
Opinion - Toby Manhire and Toby Morris consider the latest in the Hillary Clinton email saga and ask whether the revelations match the hyperbole.
Toby & Toby on... the legacy of President Barack Obama
Opinion - The end of Obama is nigh. Toby Manhire and Toby Morris ponder his presidency before Hillary Clinton - or, oh boy, the other one - succeeds him.
Toby & Toby on ... a crisis in Havelock North and NZ's water problem
Opinion - The Havelock North water contamination is a public health crisis that should set alarm bells ringing, say Toby Manhire and Toby Morris.
The Auckland Mayoral Race
The first major poll for the Auckland mayoral race has Phil Goff well ahead. The poll, by Survey Sampling International (SSI) for the website The Spinoff, puts support for Mr Goff at 32 percent, with… Audio
Toby & Toby on West Papua at the Olympic Games
Opinion - Toby Manhire and Toby Morris query the notable absence of West Papua from the Olympics.
Toby & Toby on... post-truth politics
Opinion - Some say we're in a new era of post-truth politics. Others say that's overblown. Some say "he said, she said" reporting is to blame. Toby Morris and Toby Manhire weigh in.
Toby & Toby on the Democratic jamboree and Clinton's challenge
Opinion - Toby Manhire and Toby Morris on the Democratic jamboree and Hillary Clinton's challenge.
Toby & Toby on the Turkish military coup d'etat that wasn't
Opinion: Turkey is dealing with the fallout of a failed coup. Toby Manhire and Toby Morris look at the purge that's following the putsch.
Toby & Toby... on Boris Johnson and leaderless pandemonium in post-Brexit Britain
OPINION: Boris Johnson is poised to become the next British prime minister after the Brexit referendum, but his battles may be just beginning, say Toby Manhire and Toby Morris.
Toby & Toby on... murder, politics and politicised murders
OPINION: Tragic killings in Florida and Yorkshire have prompted shock, grief, and claims of political point scoring. Where does it all leave us, ask Toby Manhire and Toby Morris.
Toby & Toby on... the emergence of emergency housing in the housing emergency
Housing in New Zealand has emerged as an emergency, particularly in terms of emergency housing, say Toby Manhire and Toby Morris. Video
Toby & Toby on... the year of megastars dying and performative mourning
The year's celebrity death toll is strangely high. Can we blame the baby boomers and should the grief police back down, ask Toby Manhire and Toby Morris.
GreenLab a marriage of convenience?
Political commentator Toby Manhire talks about the Labour-Greens combo and if it'll beat National in the next election. Audio
Toby & Toby on... Steven Adams, NBA star and the greatest NZer ever
Basketballer Steven Adams is making a huge splash in the NBA. Toby Manhire and Toby Morris ask if that's enough to make him the greatest New Zealander ever.
Toby & Toby on ... The Panama Paper chase
OPINION: Has there really been any impact on New Zealand's reputation from the Panama Paper chase? Toby Manhire and Toby Morris look at the evidence.
The Uber explosion
OPINION: Uber is growing at an explosive pace, but is also generating anger. Toby Manhire and Toby Morris take a closer look.
Toby & Toby on... the New Zealand water battles
OPINION: Fresh water wars broke out in New Zealand last week, but does the government have the bottle for the battle, ask Toby Manhire and Toby Morris.