Ben Thomas
Political commentators Mills & Thomas
The Covid spread in Australia, sees the trans Tasman travel bubble paused and highlights slow vaccination rates here. Also frustration at the rollout of the Government's almost 2-billion dollar… Audio
The Panel with Mary-Margaret Slack and Ben Thomas (Part 2)
Panellists Ben Thomas and Mary-Margaret Slack discuss changes to debt to income ratios, parking at Auckland hospitals, 'bottlegate', and an opinion piece by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Audio
The Panel with Mary-Margaret Slack and Ben Thomas (Part 1)
Panellists Ben Thomas and Mary-Margaret Slack discuss the vaccine rollout, a new plan for Wellington streets, and school lunches. Audio
The Pre-Panel with Mary-Margaret Slack and Ben Thomas
The Story of the Day with Robert Kelly, plus panellists Ben Thomas and Mary-Margaret Slack share what they've been thinking about lately. Audio
The Panel with Brodie Kane and Ben Thomas (Part 2)
Brodie Kane and Ben Thomas discuss today's report from the Climate Commission, house prices, and a wonderful new initiative in Porirua. Audio
The Panel with Brodie Kane and Ben Thomas (Part 1)
Brodie Kane and Ben Thomas discuss the nurses strike, the fault that saw internet pages crash around the world, and their favourite album art. Audio
The Pre-Panel with Brodie Kane and Ben Thomas
Dear Panel and what our panellists have been thinking. Audio
Nick Smith to leave politics after 'verbal altercation'
National MP Nick Smith will leave politics this month after more than 30 years, following a "verbal altercation" in his Wellington office.
In a statement Smith says he's retiring for personal and… Audio
Political commentators Neale Jones & Ben Thomas
Neale, Ben and Kathryn with some post Budget analysis and discussion about the Opposition's response. Audio
The Panel with Caroline Daley and Ben Thomas (Part 2)
Panellists Dr Caroline and Ben Thomas discuss the prevalence of property owners in Parliament, the future of arts funding in tomorrow's budget and just how hard it is to keep house plants alive. Audio
The Panel with Caroline Daley and Ben Thomas (Part 1)
Panellists Dr Caroline and Ben Thomas discuss the threat of cyber attacks in New Zealand, the proposed new curriculum for teaching history in schools and the potential new golden age for reality TV. Audio
The Pre-Panel with Caroline Daley and Ben Thomas
Panellists Dr Caroline and Ben Thomas share what they've been thinking. Audio
Political commentators Stephen Mills & Ben Thomas
Stephen, Ben and Kathryn discuss the results of last night's Newshub-Reid research poll including preferred Prime Minister, and they look ahead to the budget on Thursday. Stephen Mills is the… Audio
Commentator on Judith Collins' poll tumble
The political fortunes of Judith Collins have taken a perilous tumble, with the National party leader slipping to 5.6 percent in the preferred Prime Minister stakes in the latest Newshub/Reid Research… Audio
Political commentators Neale Jones & Ben Thomas
Neale, Ben and Kathryn talk about a new unit within the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet to keep the Government on track to meeting priorities in key portfolios, including housing, child… Audio
Pre-budget political lingo
It's starting to feel like budget season. While this year's budget announcements will be a bit different, a lot seems to have stayed the same. Including pre-budget speeches! Political commentator Ben… Audio
The Panel with Moata Tamaira and Ben Thomas (Part 2)
Panellists and Moata Tamaira and Ben Thomas talk workplace bullying, Torro, and girls skating. Audio
The Panel with Moata Tamaira and Ben Thomas (Part 1)
Panellists Moata Tamaira and Ben Thomas talk travel ban for people coming from India, and the School Strike 4 Climate marches. Audio
The Pre-Panel with Moata Tamaira and Ben Thomas
Panellists share what they have been thinking. Audio
Ben Thomas on what's what with latest poll
Nathan Rarere spoke with former National Party press secretary and political commentator Ben Thomas. Audio
