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Gone By Lunchtime: The debate explosion

Reuniting IRL in the Spinoff podcast studio, our hosts dissect the first action-packed week of the 2026 election campaign.

Gone By Lunchtime02 Oct 2026
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Winners and losers in debate for Mt Albert, the box-office contest of election 2026

Winners and losers in debate for Mt Albert, the box-office contest of election 2026

Toby Manhire speaks to Spinoff writers Hayden Donnell and Lyric Waiwiri-Smith to assess the highs and lows of The Great Mt Albert Debate.

At Large with Toby Manhire02 Oct 2026
The pre-election books are open – is Nicola Willis right to cheer?

The pre-election books are open – is Nicola Willis right to cheer?

Toby Manhire speaks to Bernard Hickey, fresh from the pre-election fiscal update lockup, to assess the state of our national accounts, and to Chris Schulz about a teaser clip for Nathan Fielder's upcoming documentary.

At Large with Toby Manhire29 Sep 2026
Jack Tame on getting ghosted by Luxon and hosting the first big debate

Jack Tame on getting ghosted by Luxon and hosting the first big debate

Toby Manhire speaks to Jack Tame about moderating the TVNZ leaders debate and the PM's poor record of attendance on Q+A , and to Tara Ward about a local gem that has just premiered on Whakaata Māori.

At Large with Toby Manhire28 Sep 2026
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What is this election really about?

The latest Ipsos Issues Monitor has revealed the big issues New Zealanders are concerned about, and which parties they think are best equipped to deal with them. And how alarmed should we be about the OIA mischief at the MoE? TBC.

Gone By Lunchtime25 Sep 2026
Nicky Hager and Dirty Work: the author responds to his critics

Nicky Hager and Dirty Work: the author responds to his critics

Toby Manhire speaks to Nicky Hager about his latest book 'Dirty Work', and the criticism he has received in the immediate aftermath of the book's release.

At Large with Toby Manhire23 Sep 2026

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