Matthew Hooton

Lynn Freeman speaks with political commentators Matthew Hooton and Mike Williams. Audio

Stephen and Mike dissect a tumultuous week in politics: the rise of Jacinda Ardern, and Metiria Turei's gamble. Audio

As the usual suspects take up ever more air time ahead of the election, is it time New Zealand took up the suggestion of Canadian author and activist Naomi Klein and put time limits on our… Video, Audio

Political commentators Matthew Hooton and Mike Williams discuss the Labour Party leadership as a crunch meeting of the caucus is about to get underway. Audio

Matthew Hooton & Stephen Mills discuss the new poll which has Labour dropping to 24-percent of the vote, resulting in Andrew Little raising the option of him stepping down. Audio

New Zealand is one of the great immigrant nations. Everyone here has a link to someone from somewhere else. But that doesn't mean everyone can agree on who should get to come here next. In the third… Audio

Immigration is a hot topic coming up to the election but just talking about it can be a tense experience. In episode two of Slice of Heaven, a 4-part podcast series for RNZ in association with Massey… Audio

A look at the Greens' and NZ First party conferences, and Todd Barclay's non-appearance in parliament. Audio

With record migration and a fast-growing population, Aotearoa/New Zealand is changing. How that will look depends upon the interplay between people here now and those who want to come. So who is… Audio

Shane Jones joining the campaign trail for NZ First, Gareth Morgan and TOP pitching as the influencer on a government of either hue, and the opportunities for Auckland after a big sporting week. Audio

Matthew and Stephen compare the handling of two political scandals, the Todd Barclay affair and Labour's internship scheme. Audio

Matthew and Mike discuss the polls and fundraising efforts leading up to this year's general election. Audio

Matthew and Stephen discuss associate housing minister Alfred Ngaro's swift backdown and apology after he threatened Labour MP Willie Jackson could miss out on funding for Charter schools and other… Audio

The controversy surrounding Labour's party list for the 2017 election, reaction to Australia's visa change announcement, and the government begins its pre budget, pre election spending. Audio

Mike and Matthew look ahead to today's cabinet reshuffle, and last week's immigration changes announced by the government. Audio