Richard Harman

The parliamentary future of National MP Jami-Lee Ross is looking shaky after Simon Bridges revealed the finding of an investigation into the leak of the National Party leaders' expenses. Earlier today… Audio

So-called waka-jumping bill could be passed tonight. One school of thought is that this signifies the death throes of the first-past-the-post electoral system. And a leaked report apparently claims… Audio

An unexpected $100k windfall for communities needing digital connectivity after Derek Handley was appointed to then unappointed from the position of Chief Technology Officer. NZ First making a… Audio

More woes for Labour - this time in the form of Minsiter Meka Whaitiri who has been accused of 'manhandling' her new ministerial press secretary in a confrontation this week. Audio

Richard Harman from Politik joins us to talk about the latest developments in this intriguing, snowballing story and what options are available to chase down the leaker. Audio

The Prime Minister has launched Trade For All. ? "A marketing gig," says Simon Bridges, "yet another working group on top of I think it's 135 at the moment, isn't the answer." Audio

The Prime Minister says there are no conflicts of interest between New Zealand First Ministers or MPs and the inquiry into the process used to appoint Deputy Police Commissioner Wally Haumaha. Audio

Massey University's cancelled a speaking invitation issued to Don Brash, let's talk about this new example of venue unavailability. Audio

Winston Peters tells broadcaster Leighton Smith he wants a 'New Zealand culture' rather than a plethora of cultures "rising up like mushrooms." It's a familiar argument of Winston's, and also a… Audio

We discuss the fallout over Eugenie Sage's decision not to veto a Chinese water bottling company's expanse near Whakatane. Audio

The Dominion Post written a rather scathing review of the government's latest slip ups, saying it must find it feet and quickly. Can the latest wage and pay disputes can be blamed on the current… Audio

National accuses Labour led government of doing nothing more in power than setting up 100 committees saying it amounts to out-sourcing decision making. Audio

Richard Harman from Politik talks to The Panel about the latest in the RNZ and Clare Curran saga as well as four Northland mayors who are pushing the idea of a four lane highway from Whangarei to… Audio

The Australian Election Study says the model of Australian politics is breaking down due to a dramatic polarisation over the last two decades. The Panel talks to Politik journalist, Richard Harman… Audio

We hear the opinions of former MPs Craig Foss and Wayne Mapp about Simon Bridges appointment and have analysis from journalist Richard Harman. Audio

Judith Collins, Simon Bridges, Amy Adams...the list of names gunning for the role of National leader is growing, but who actually has a chance? Today the candidates announced their intentions to run… Audio

Coalition discussions are in the final stages, but it's still unclear where Winston Peters and the government are heading. Politik journalist Richard Harman gives his analysis. Audio

Political commentator Richard Harman on voting for change or the status quo. Audio