Bryce Edwards
Political panel discusses country's perceived shift to the left
The Greens and Labour are claiming a victory for the left in the Local Government elections, saying the country has made a pendulum swing against the right. Audio
Cunliffe pledges a return to "red" Labour
David Cunliffe has declared a return to "red" Labour, and has pledged to roll back National's changes to employment law. Audio
Political analysis on the new Labour lineup
Listening to that, political commentator Bryce Edwards. Audio
Politics lecturer has more on Dunne ministerial resignation
University of Otago lecturer in Political Science, Dr Bryce Edwards, discusses Peter Dunne's options. Audio
Analysts discuss National MP Aaron Gilmore's resignation
The National Party has been spared a drawn-out row with list MP Aaron Gilmore after he announced last night he will resign from Parliament. Mr Gilmore says he will be stepping down from Parliament… Audio
PM says not much he can do about Gilmore
National MP Aaron Gilmore is digging in his heels. Audio
National Party falters in latest poll
There were widespread public rallies at the weekend against the looming sale in state-owned energy companies, but so far public anger doesn't seem to be hurting the Government's standing in the polls.
…Election donations skewed to the right
The Electoral Commission has released the final figures on party donations for last year's general election. Audio
Analysts give views on Key-Goff debate
Former vice-chancellor of Waikato University, Bryan Gould, and University of Otago political scientist, Bryce Edwards, speak to Simon Mercep about last night's televised leaders' debate. Audio
Labour's campaign to focus on policy, not personality
Otago University's Dr Bryce Edwards and branding expert Dave Bassett join the programme to discuss Labour's campaign strategy. Audio
The ACT Party appears in disarray
The ACT Party appears in disarray with its leader being contradicted by other party figures and its deputy leader set to retire from politics. Audio
Minor parties shut out of big political debates
The minor parties have been shut out of the big election debates between the Prime Minister, John Key, and the Labour leader, Phil Goff. The two leaders will debate each other four times during the… Audio
Labour is promising ministerial portfolios to Green Party
Labour is promising ministerial portfolios to the Green Party in any government it might get to form after this year's election. Audio
Budget won't do any harm politically: commentators
So has the government presented a Budget that will be good enough to win National the next election? Audio
Brash expected to ask PM to strip Hide of Local Govt roles
Don Brash is expected to ask the Prime Minister to strip Rodney Hide of his role as Local Government Minister today, after a meeting of the Act Party caucus. Audio
Don Brash encouraged by feedback on leadership bid
Don Brash says he's confident he has the necessary financial backing to return to high stakes politics - whether he takes over as the ACT party's leader or forms a new, yet to be formed, right-wing… Audio
