Brent Edwards
NZ First prepared to work with Greens on climate change
New Zealand First has signalled it is prepared to work with the Green Party on initiatives to combat global warming. Audio
Political editor analyses latest opinion poll
So 16 days out from the election what's happening with the polls .. Political Editor Brent Edwards is with us. Audio
The latest 3News-Reid Research poll
The latest 3News-Reid Research poll has just been published, hours after the Roy Morgan poll recorded a drop in support for the National Party. Audio
Political editor analyses second leaders debate performances
Radio New Zealand's political editor Brent Edwards is with us now from Christchurch. Audio
Inquiry update from the Inspector-General
Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security, Cheryl Gwyn, has released a statement providing an update on her inquiry into the release of SIS information to Cameron Slater. Audio
RNZ's political editor discusses Collins controversy
We're joined now by Radio New Zealand's political editor, Brent Edwards. Audio
What does Judith Collins's resignation mean for the National Party's campaign?
The Prime Minister, John Key, insists Judith Collins' sudden resignation won't derail the National Party's campaign three weeks out from the election. Audio
Focus on Politics for 29 August 2014
While the disclosures in Nicky Hager's book Dirty Politics continue to cast a shadow over the election campaign, this week there was more focus on policy. The Saturday broadcast of this programme was… Audio
Leaders have had their first ever one-on-one televised debate
The gloves came off as David Cunliffe squared up to John Key in their first televised leaders debate last night on TVNZ Audio
David Cunliffe heads into first TV debate under pressure
The latest Herald-Digi poll just out shows support for National rising, and support for Labour and the Greens falling, despite the Dirty Politics saga. Audio
Cunliffe and Key to face one another in first TV debate
John Key and David Cunliffe will face one another in the first televised debate of the election campaign tonight just as the latest opinion poll reveals support for both National and Labour falling. Audio
New Zealand First, Conservatives big winners in latest poll
New Zealand First would determine who governs on the results of the latest political poll and the Conservative Party is breathing down their necks as potential kingmakers. Audio
Latest 3News-Reid Research poll
The latest 3News-Reid Research poll has just been released and indicates Nicky Hager's book Dirty Politics has had an impact on parties' support. Audio
Williams biggest casualty in NZ First revamp.
Two NZ first MPs have been effectively dumped. The former North Shore mayor Andrew Williams is the biggest casualty in the party's revamped list. Audio
Labour reins in spending - National promises a tax cut
The Labour Party is reining in its spending plans while the National Party is promising to make some sort of tax cut announcement before the election. Audio
Politics and economic policy
Radio New Zealand political editor Brent Edwards looks at the main parties economic policies, and the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services Executive Officer, Trevor McGlinchey, urges… Audio
Focus on Politics for 22 August 2014
More than a week on from the release of Nicky Hager's book Dirty Politics, the Prime Minister, John Key, is still having to deal with its consequences. Audio