Bryce Edwards
Minor parties likely to come into play in election
The latest political poll shows Labour could govern alone following September's election, despite a jump in support for the National Party.
The 1News Colmar Brunton poll shows Labour at 50 percent -… Audio
Labour surges ahead in new poll
All eyes are on leader of the National Party Simon Bridges after a devastating poll which shows Labour surging ahead.
In a Newshub Reid-Research poll released last night, Labour is on 56.5 percentage… Audio
Doubts linger over Labour's internal investigation
Political commentator Dr Bryce Edwards looks at the questions being raised over the level of trust in the Labour Party and the Prime Minister's office as Maria Dew QC leads an internal investigation… Audio
Bryce Edwards: the buck stops with PM and Labour President
Pressure is building for Labour President Nigel Harworth to resign following allegations he was made aware of sexual assault claims about a Labour staffer weeks ago. Last night, a man told Checkpoint… Audio
State agencies in hot water for political questions
Three state agencies have been called out by the deputy state services commissioner for asking inappropriately political questions during surveys. Dr Bryce Edwards from Victoria University joins the… Audio
NZ political polls: Which one is right?
Two major polls out on Sunday night couldn't agree on whether Labour or National is more popular with voters but they did dovetail on one question - and it's not good news for Opposition leader Simon… Audio
National confident Treasury boss' Budget 'hack' claim a lie
National is confident the investigation into Gabriel Makhlouf's Budget hacking claim will prove that Treasury sat on a lie.
The State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes says the investigation will… Audio
Ben Thomas, Bryce Edwards on Budget breach
The police have dropped an investigation into hacking of the Treasury website prompted by the leaking of supposedly secret Budget details.
The Treasury admitted a weakness in its website meant people… Audio
Bullying report: calls for action on alleged rapist
Yesterday came a sweeping new review on the workplace culture in Parliament - it paints a grim picture. This morning Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard - who ordered the report - said he believed… Audio
Will Ngaro lead a 'Christian values' party to help National?
Reports that National MP Alfred Ngaro is looking to form a breakaway Christian Party to contest the next election are being downplayed by Opposition leader, Simon Bridges.
The New Zealand Herald is… Audio
Watered-down capital gains tax expected - Edwards
So how likely is the government to go ahead with some form of capital gains tax? Bryce Edwards is a political scientist at Victoria University. He talks to Guyon Espiner. Audio
John Tamihere Labour Party rejection
Long-running Labour Party member and former Labour MP John Tamihere has been given the cold shoulder by his party. The powers that be sent back his $100 membership fee and didn't renew it. Political… Audio
Labour up to 45%, National down to 43% in new poll
A new political opinion poll indicates the furore over rogue MP Jami-Lee Ross has only slightly dented National's fortunes. Political scientist Bryce Edwards tells Lisa Owen the party would be pleased… Audio
National Party president could go following Ross saga - Edwards
Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross has been reportedly picked up by police at the weekend and taken to Middlemore Hospital for mental health treatment. It is expected that he will be there for at least some… Audio
Jami-Lee Ross: More damage to come from secret recordings?
National Party leader Simon Bridges believes MP Jami-Lee Ross has secretly recordered not only him but other MPs for many months. And Mr Ross has said he intends to release some of those recordings… Audio
National turmoil: Bridges, Ross - political analysis
The National Party political maelstrom will intensify today with rogue MP Jami-Lee Ross promising to take a recording to police that he says proves electoral fraud by leader Simon Bridges. Mr Ross… Audio
Michelle Boag, Bryce Edwards discuss National, Jami-Lee Ross
The National Party caucus will vote on Tuesday on whether to suspend or expel Jami-Lee Ross. Michelle Boag is a former National Party president and Bryce Edwards is a Victoria University political… Audio
The week that was in politics
Political lecturer Bryce Edwards joins us to talk about a tumultuous week for the coalition government, and to look ahead to how it might respond. Audio
Is it time for free dental care?
Political commentator Bryce Edwards has written an opinion piece today saying the campaign for free universal dental care must continue. Oral health is separate from general health so doesn't come… Audio
Bridges' expenses leak
The National Party leader Simon Bridges wants to forge ahead with an inquiry into the leak of his expenses spending. The Speaker Trevor Mallard has called-off the inquiry.How has this leak escalated… Audio