Matthew Hooton

The ACC leak, and various other political contortions. Audio

Analysing the big speeches from John Key and David Shearer. Audio

Labour and the unions response to the ports dispute, pending speeches from John Key and David Shearer and the asset sales legislation. Audio

Matthew Hooton and Mike Williams discuss industrial unrest, welfare reforms and Winston Peter's performance in parliament. Audio

Josie Pagani and Matthew Hooten discuss Kevin Rudd vs Julia Gillard in Australia; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and public sector reform and the Ports of Auckland industrial dispute. Audio

Analysis of the latest TV3 political poll; the impact of the Crafar farm court decision on National; and the Greens' co-leader's comments on being in government. Audio

The Winston Peters and David Shearer dynamic. John Key's popularity levels, and is Labour after the Green vote? Audio

The Treaty clause in the SOE Act, the Maori Party's threat to leave the coalition, Waitangi, and the new Government's first couple of months. Audio

Analyse the Crafar farm sale, John Key's State of the Nation speech, and the leaking of the 'Tea Pot Tapes' online. Audio

A look at the political year ahead with the first Cabinet meeting scheduled for Wednesday and Labour holding its caucus retreat. Audio

Nine to Noon commentators Richard Boock, Jane Bowron, Gavin Ellis, Matthew Hooton, Rod Oram and Mike Williams wrap the year by looking back on the key events of 2011 in the worlds of sport, business… Audio

Nine to Noon commentators Richard Boock, Jane Bowron, Gavin Ellis, Matthew Hooton, Rod Oram and Mike Williams wrap the year by looking back on the key events of 2011 in the worlds of sport, business… Audio

The final election results, deals with minor parties and the Labour leadership roadshow. Audio

The formation of a new National lead Government, and the selection process for a new Labour leader. Audio

The election results and what will happen next. Audio

Nine to Noon's political commentators wrap up the election campaign with analysis of the latest polls and campaign tactics. Audio

Winners and losers from the teapot saga, John Key's branding of Winston Peters as an unstable coalition partner and Labour's focus in the last week of the election campaign. Audio

The Teapot tapes and how they might affect National, and the Greens and the National billboards. Audio

Analysis of John Key’s cup of tea with John Banks, the election campaign hits half-time, and the rise of NZ First in the polls. Audio

Reaction to Nine to Noon's education debate, and the campaign so far. Audio