Matthew Hooton

Police say former Labour Chief Whip Darren Hughes will not face charges over an incident involving an 18- year-old man. Where does this leave his career? Comments from John Tamihere and Matthew… Audio

We cross the political from spectrum with comment from the left and right. Audio

Posturing and perspective from the left and the right of the political spectrum. Audio

From left and right post budget and Labour party conference. Audio

The coming budget and the flagged KiwiSaver changes, Don Brash's Dear John letter and Labour's response. Audio

Looking at possible strategies leading up to the general election. Audio

Don Brash is expected to ask the Prime Minister to strip Rodney Hide of his role as Local Government Minister today, after a meeting of the Act Party caucus. Audio

Commentary from the left and right on an interesting and lively week in New Zealand politics. Audio

More on Don Brash's offer to lead the ACT party, plus the other big political issues of the past week. Audio

Politics from the left and the right with Matthew Hooton and Sue Bradford. Audio

From the left and the right. Audio

Judith Tizard's decision not to replace Darren Hughes, the Green Party preliminary list and CERA. Audio

The implications of the 'zero budget', Darren Hughes and Labour's leadership wobbles, and the repeal of the foreshore and seabed legislation. Audio

A look at the current political landscape with commentary from the left and right. Audio

Matthew Hooton and Sue Bradford on politics including the political implications of the Christchurch earthquake. Audio

The politics of the Christchurch quake, Hone Harawira's departure from the Maori Party, Simon Power's shock retirement announcement and the new Botany MP. Audio

Discuss the political impacts of a double-dip recession, the possible emergence of a new centre-right party, and Hone Harawira. Audio

What will parliament look like after the election? Audio

Former Green MP Sue Bradford and Political commentator Matthew Hooton discuss the policy plans released by National and the Greens. Audio

Politics from across the spectrum. Audio