Stephen Mills

Our political commentators discuss the phenomenon of political rumours, the Waka jumping bill, and what recently released party donations details reveal. Matthew Hooton is the managing director of the… Audio

Shane Jones wants public service to move faster; the first KiwiBuild homes promised by the government are now under construction; and Labour left out of Greens' Northcote decision. Matthew Hooton is… Audio

Jacinda Ardern passes the test in Europe; the latest Colmar Brunton poll; and Andrew Little signals a possible move on bail and sentencing laws. Matthew Hooton is the managing director of the PR and… Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern heads to the UK and Europe; National supports government's condemnation of chemical warfare in Syria; and Northcote by-election candidates announced. Matthew Hooton is… Audio

Marama Davidson wins the Green Party co-leadership race; mixed reactions to Labour's transport package; and debt at Middlemore hospital. Matthew Hooton is the managing director of the PR and lobbying… Audio

A look at the backlash from the Broadcasting Minister Clare Curran following Carol Hirschfeld's resignation from RNZ; Jacinda Ardern's comments on Russian spies; and the issues surrounding the new… Audio

Jonathan Coleman sparks a by-election in Northcote after announcing he's leaving politics; Shane Jones reins back his initial statements calling for heads to roll over Air New Zealand dropping… Audio

A look at the recent National Party leadership shuffle - what will the makeup of the new Cabinet look like? And reaction to Jacinda Ardern's visit to Australia. Audio

Pundits Matthew Hooton and Stephen Mills take a look at Bill English's career in politics in the midst of the National Party leadership race - who will take his place? Audio

The race for the leadership of the National Party is wide open - after Bill English's resignation - who's already said he has no preferred successor. Bill English will stand down as Opposition Leader… Audio

After a reasonably positive reception at Rātana, Jacinda Ardern is heading to Waitangi this Thursday, for her first visit as Prime Minister; Trade Minister David Parker heads to the World Economic… Audio

Our pundits with their take on the latest political events including Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's pregnancy announcement, and manoeuvring in the National Party. Audio

As well as a look at Labour's Mini Budget, Matthew and Stephen review the massive year in politics - who are the winners and who are the losers? Audio

TVNZ releases its latest Colmar Brunton poll; Thursday's pre-Christmas fiscal update and Budget; and National's leadership and legacy. Audio

Michael Cullen is appointed to lead the tax working group; Government's positions on Pike River and immigration; a compromise on the America's Cup base; and a look ahead at the Queensland election. Audio

Stephen Mills and Matthew Hooton on the Prime Minister's emerging leadership style. Audio

What does each party have to do to achieve success in next 3 years ?, where are the fracture risks out of the two differing deals Labour has done, and how is policy shaping up so far ? Audio

Nine to Noon political commentators Matthew Hooton and Stephen Mills with their analysis of the new Labour-New Zealand First - Green government. Audio

The New Zealand First board meets to determine the make up of the next government, amid calls for a more formal process for coalition negotiations. Audio