Ben Thomas

What the panelists have been thinking about. Audio

There is rhyme and reason to good Christmas gift giving. Audio

Mick Jagger's become a dad again at the age of 73. Audio

Dentists support sugar labels on soft drinks. Audio

Rick Powdrell of Federated Farmers discusses the high crime rate on farms. Audio

Will the 2017 General Election be called early? Audio

There is rhyme and reason to good Christmas gift giving. What the panelists have been thinking about. DoC's Krista Hupman discusses why a leopard seal has been given the keys to Auckland's Westhaven… Audio

Will the 2017 General Election be called early? Rick Powdrell of Federated Farmers discusses the high crime rate on farms. Dentists support sugar labels on soft drinks. Mick Jagger's become a dad… Audio

Former NBR political editor Ben Thomas on John Key and the contenders for the National Party leadership. Audio

What went right and wrong in the Auckland election with our panel; RNZ's expert in all things Auckland ,Todd Niall, PR consultant and former political editor of the NBR, Ben Thomas, and former editor… Audio

One of the young mayoral candidates in Auckland this year, 22-year-old Chloe Swarbrick, told a debate at Auckland University "The role of a leader and the role of your mayor is not be an auditor or an… Audio

Mexico's Finance Minister Luis Videgaray has stepped down. Audio

Zara Stanhope of the Auckland Art Gallery explains what's so great about a whole lot of words painted on eight panels. Audio

What the Panelists Jeremy Elwood and Ben Thomas have been thinking about. Audio

Marc Wilson of Victoria University discusses whether we're addicted to our phones and what to do about it. Audio

Dr Nick Kim of Massey University talks about DIY methamphetamine tests for houses. Audio

Should the Chiefs CEO Andrew Flexman apologise to Scarlette the stripper after alleged man-handling at a rugby function. Audio

New Zealand is at the top of a global list of house prices. Audio