Tim Watkin
Labour's new leadership
Can Labour claw back the ground it lost now that Jacinda Ardern is leader? Audio
Dirty(ish) deals, the nerdy truth about immigration & poverty… & more Metiria
In the fourth episode of Caucus, Guyon Espiner, Lisa Owen and Tim Watkin discuss Bill English's Epsom and Ohariu urges, whether the Greens are losing control, the link between New Zealand First's vote… Audio
Tax & spend, Māori seats and the confessions of a co-leader
In our third Caucus, Labour's fiscals, Winston's growing spending tab, who wants the Māori seats, what a Green Party voter looks like and whether it's OK for Metiria Turei to have deceived WINZ (oh… Audio
Fighting for families and the Greens' secondary explosive device
In our second Caucus meeting, we talk about Barry Coates being "nuanced when he should have been unequivocal" on coalition agreements, as well as the battle over National and Labour's families… Audio
Coalition building and bashing
In the first episode of Caucus, the team discuss who's making nice with whom, the return of Shane Jones, a Greens apology, Todd Barclay implications and Māori Party-Labour fisticuffs. Video, Audio
Stories from the 9th Floor
RNZ's Guyon Espiner and Tim Watkin talk about their new podcast and video series, The 9th Floor, in which Guyon interviews 5 former New Zealand Prime Ministers. Audio
Ivanka Trump under fire
Ivanka Trump kept her cool when a lawyer accosted her on a flight of New York with her children. Audio
Christmas KFC in Japan
Every Christmas, 3.6 million Japanese families treat themselves to Kentucky Fried Chicken, in what has become a nationwide tradition. Audio
Julia Hartley-Moore
Julia Hartley-Moore's picks for gold, silver and bronze medals. Audio
The Leg-Up Trust
The Leg-Up Trust outside Hastings reaches out to disadvantaged youth who suffer social, behavioural or emotional problems. Audio
The Panel with Tim Watkin, Penny Ashton and Ellen Read (part 2)
Julia Hartley-Moore's picks for gold, silver and bronze medals. The Economist's take on 2016. Every Christmas, 3.6 million Japanese families treat themselves to Kentucky Fried Chicken, in what has… Audio
The Panel with Tim Watkin, Penny Ashton and Ellen Read (Part 1)
Gary's picks for gold, silver and bronze medals. Jim's aging coffee mug. The Leg-Up Trust outside Hastings reaches out to disadvantaged youth who suffer social, behavioural or emotional problems… Audio
Written in stone - the first Māori gardens
The Otuataua Stonefields Historic Reserve, in South Auckland, is home to New Zealand's earliest gardens and is a significant archaeological site. Audio
Written in stone - the first Māori gardens
The Otuataua Stonefields Historic Reserve, in South Auckland, is home to New Zealand's earliest gardens and is a significant archaeological site.
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