Ben Thomas
Political commentator Ben Thomas on cabinet reshuffle
The Prime Minister says he hasn't lost confidence in Shane Reti despite sacking him as Health Minister. Dr Reti was a major casualty of Sunday's reshuffle, with Simeon Brown set to take on the role… Audio
Political commentators Husband and Thomas
Dale Husband and Ben Thomas talk politics with Kathryn Ryan Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas to discuss the proposed demolishment of Begonia House in Wellington, Auckland's expensive Christmas tree and… Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas to review the coalition Government a year on and discuss Australia's social media ban, which some are calling… Audio
Political commentators Sue Moroney and Ben Thomas
Ben Thomas is a former National government press secretary, a columnist and a director of public affairs firm Capital. Sue Moroney is a former MP with the Labour Party and now chief executive of… Audio
Political commentators Gareth Hughes & Ben Thomas
Gareth, Ben and Kathryn reflect on the coalition government's first year, their policies, promises and what's been delivered on. Audio
The Panel with Nicky Pellegrino & Ben Thomas (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ben Thomas and Nicky Pellegrino discuss a potential shake-up for New Zealand university students and the government's call to tighten… Audio
The Panel with Nicky Pellegrino & Ben Thomas (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ben Thomas and Nicky Pellegrino discuss the not guilty verdict in the Phillip Polkinghorne trial and the government's claims that tax cuts and… Audio
Political commentators Sue Moroney & Ben Thomas
Sue and Ben look back on a momentous week for Te Ao Maori with the tangi of Kiingi Tuheitia and his daughter crowned the eighth Maori monarch. Audio
The Panel with Ben Thomas & Penny Ashton (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ben Thomas & Penny Ashton discuss why Nurse Practitioners need more funding, if postman have a duty to filter the mail, and the man growing a… Audio
The Panel with Ben Thomas & Penny Ashton (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ben Thomas & Penny Ashton discuss whether importing LNG is a good idea, and Upper Hutt councils removal of a healthy stand of beech trees. Ben… Audio
Political commentators Gareth Hughes & Ben Thomas
Gareth, Ben and Kathryn discuss the Royal Commission report on the abuse in care and the political response to it. Audio
The Panel with Paula Penfold and Ben Thomas (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Mark Leishman and panellists Paula Penfold and Ben Thomas look at loca rates; most are going up by double digits this year: why? And finally they chat to the man DOC calls to… Audio
The Panel with Paula Penfold and Ben Thomas (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Mark Leishman and panellists Paula Penfold and Ben Thomas discuss the conspiracy theories that sprung almost immediately after the attack on Donald Trump. They also look at the… Audio
Political commentators Sue Moroney and Ben Thomas
Sue and Ben discuss the Government's recent big announcements on drugs, crime and plans for congestion charging. Audio
Political commentators Gareth Hughes & Ben Thomas
Gareth and Ben look at what's being dubbed 'scrutiny' week. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 30 April
On today's episode, a shock 1 News Verian poll has National down by two points to thirty-six percent, while Labour has inched back up to thirty percent, ACT is down a point to seven percent, and New… Audio
Ben Thomas on ministers stripped of portfolios
In a surprise move this morning Prime Minister Christoper Luxon has stripped two ministers of their portfolios. Political commentator and former National Party press secretary Ben Thomas speaks to… Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas discuss the upwards trend in opioid prescription for over 65s. The panellists also share their thoughts on the first four… Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas discuss the banning of disposable vapes, and hear from a parent in response to changes to disability funding for carers. Audio
