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Gone By Lunchtime: Panic stations with a week to go?

A horrific Halloween poll for the National Party has seen Luxon break with the habit of a lifetime and comment on a poll. What to make of it all? And will this be remembered as the 'Opp-erhang' election?

Gone By Lunchtime30 Oct 2026

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Chris Hipkins: in defence of incrementalism

Toby Manhire speaks to the Labour Party leader about bold political statements, education reform and the philosophical teachings of the stoics.

At Large with Toby Manhire29 Oct 2026

Chlöe Swarbrick on being cast as ‘bogeyman’ of 2026 election

Toby Manhire speaks to the Green Party co-leader about being the bête noire of the right, the possibilities of an overhang and whether they can really work alongside Labour.

At Large with Toby Manhire28 Oct 2026

David Seymour on division, ‘dropkicks’ and working with Winston

Toby Manhire speaks to the Act Party leader about the treaty principles bill, coalition stability and his working relationship with Winston Peters.

At Large with Toby Manhire27 Oct 2026

Gone By Lunchtime: The campaign has entered its ouroboros phase

Like a self-consuming serpent, the 2026 election has begun to feed on itself. With just a few days till advance voting begins, Toby Manhire, Annabelle Lee-Mather and Ben Thomas gather to feast upon a lively final pair of leader debates and look at what comes next.

Gone By Lunchtime22 Oct 2026

Qiulae Wong on the backlash and the bottom lines

Toby Manhire speaks to the leader of the Opportunity Party about affecting political change, allegations of a toxic work culture and whether or not fourth time will be the charm.

At Large with Toby Manhire21 Oct 2026

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Gone By Lunchtime: Panic stations with a week to go?

Latest episodes

Chris Hipkins: in defence of incrementalism

Chlöe Swarbrick on being cast as ‘bogeyman’ of 2026 election

David Seymour on division, ‘dropkicks’ and working with Winston

Gone By Lunchtime: The campaign has entered its ouroboros phase

Qiulae Wong on the backlash and the bottom lines

All series

At Large with Toby Manhire

Gone By Lunchtime

Juggernaut 2: The Story of the Fourth National Government

The Fold

Dear Jane

Fury of the Small

When the Facts Change

The Long Play