Ben Thomas
Political panel looks at the fallout from recordings
Political commentators David Slack and Ben Thomas on the fallout from Todd Barclay recording a staffer. Audio
Cabinet reshuffle as English gets set to appoint new foreign minister
Ben Thomas says the 'drums are beating' for Gerry Brownlee to take the Defence portfolio in today's reshuffle, but he has stood aside in the past for the good of the party and could do so again. Audio
Just what will John Key's legacy be?
National's first ever female president Sue Wood, and former National Party press secretary Ben Thomas give their view on John Key's three terms and what impact he had on New Zealand's place in the… Audio
Why Jacinda, why now? Our panel weighs in
Political commentators assess how much impact Jacinda Ardern's seemingly certain elevation to Labour's deputy leadership will make. Audio
Clamp down on self check outs in Australia
Australian supermarkets are moving to restrict self check outs as due the increasing amount of theft and stealing. Audio
The Panel discuss what they are doing for Valentine's day
The panelists explain what they are doing to mark Valentine's Day. Audio
Petition to parliament on restrictions for foreign drivers
Journalist Karen Rutherford, who was hit by a foreign driver, joins the panel to talk about her support for a petition presented to parliament today on foreign driver restrictions. Audio
Akld librarian talks about our most borrowed books
Auckland librarian Karen Craig joins the discussion on what books are mostly borrowed from our libraries compared with the UK. Audio
Concerns about a former Mugabe police officer
Questions are being asked about how a former member of Robert Mugabe's secret police managed to get here on a false passport. Audio
Christchurch fires - Helicopter crash update
Reporter Joelle Dally at the Police media briefing. Audio
Injury rate at Christchurch bike park causing concern
Patrick Morgan of the Cycling Action Network joins the panel on the high injury rate at a Christchurch bike park. Audio
The Panel with Julia Hartley-Moore and Ben Thomas (Part 2)
Auckland librarian Karen Craig joins the discussion on what books are mostly borrowed from our libraries compared with the UK. What panelists Julia Hartley-Moore and Ben Thomas have been up to… Audio
The Panel with Julia Hartley-Moore and Ben Thomas (Part 1)
Reporter Conan Young has the latest news on the fires surrounding Christchurch city. Sally Hughes from the Character Coalition joins the panel to talk about losing the fight to preserve the heritage… Audio
A Kiwi eye view of President Trump's inauguration
The mainstream media in the United States has reacted angrily to President Donald Trump's accusation they lied about the size of the crowds at his inauguration. Audio
National's transition of power 'smooth, bloodless'
It was just over seven days ago John Key signalled his intention to resign. A week later Bill English and Paula Bennett have been sworn in as leader and deputy. We speak to two political pundits about… Audio
Financially literate Ken and Barbie
The Retirement Commission's video campaign and interactive website to promote better financial literacy, encourage saving, and get us thinking about decumulation. Audio
Owha the seal
DoC's Krista Hupman discusses why a leopard seal has been given the keys to Auckland's Westhaven Marina. Audio
