Colin James
Book review - Bill Birch: Minister of Everything
Colin James reviews Bill Birch - Minister of Everything by Brad Tattersfield. This book is published by Mary Egan Publishing. Drawing on Birch's personal papers, this authorised biography was written… Audio
Deepfakes - when you shouldn't believe your eyes
Media commentator Gavin Ellis speaks to Kathryn about a new study out this morning which says we should resist rushing into new laws to control "deepfakes". Also, Colin James has just celebrated half… Audio
Colin James crunches the numbers
Veteran political journalist Colin James crunches the numbers. Audio
National's standing 'unusual' three terms on
The wear and tear that usually plagues third-term governments is not yet showing for the National-led one, a political analyst says.
Government planning overhaul to DHB governance
A leaked document shows the Government is planning an overhaul of the governance of District Health Boards. The proposal would remove the control of DHBs from elected representatives. Audio
David Cunliffe new Labour leader must look to 2014
Commentary from Labour Party MP Stuart Nash and political commentator Colin James. Audio
Debating the Constitution 2: Reforming institutions
In the second of a series of debates inspired by the current Constitutional Review, Dr Carwyn Jones, Dr Maria Bargh, Colin James, Professor Elizabeth McLeay and Sir Geoffrey Palmer consider the reform… Audio
Criticism for Key over failure to front on ministry resignation
As we said, that interview with Brent Edwards was recorded before the resignation of the Education Secretary, Lesley Longstone, on Wednesday. Mr Key refused interviews on the matter, but he did have… Audio
PM facing renewed criticism over Kim Dotcom memory lapses
The Prime Minister John Key, is facing renewed criticism over his memory lapses in the Kim Dotcom saga. Audio
Former MP, Commentator analyse Greens' policy switch
Looking at the Greens' political prospects after this weekend's annual conference are the political commentator Colin James and the former Green MP Nandor Tanzcos. Audio
Ideas for 24 April 2011 - Climate Futures
Ideas examines the concept of resilience. Essentially it's the strengthening of the capacity of any town, city or country to withstand the knocks imposed on it by nature or man-made mishaps. Chris… Audio
Treaty Debate 2 (2010)
Professor Mason Durie, with social commentator Colin James, consider the options for future, including three alternative scenarios which have New Zealand as a republic, as part of the federated states… Audio
Government policy shifts
During the election campaign the National Party promised no wholesale changes and was ridiculed by some commentators for portraying itself as Labour-lite. Audio
The Sunday Group: Lange's Legacy
It's 25 years since David Lange was elected Prime Minister. Matt McCarten, Fran Wilde and Colin James discuss his legacy. Audio
Greens co-leader to resign
The Green's co-leader Jeanette Fitzsimons is expected to announce this morning that she will stand down from the Party's helm. Audio
NZ Elections - Live Political Commentary
Colin James and Chris Trotter join Sean to opine and summarise in the last week prior to the general election. Audio
Reaction on Leaders Debate
Morning Report is joined by columnist, Joanne Black, political scientist Jon Johansson and political analyst, Colin James. Audio
Winston Peters Censured (part 2)
Parliamentary Privileges Committee chair Simon Power moved to censure the New Zealand First leader in the House yesterday. Audio