They're back - and this time they've drunk more coffee. Stuff senior journalist Andrea Vance joins us to break down the Newshub leaders debate. And National's finance spokesman Paul Goldsmith gives us a frank interview about the origin of the fiscal flaw which has overshadowed National's campaign, why he got into politics in the first place, and why urinals really are a good place to seek career advice. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election...

As the campaign heats up, the heat rises online and, well, the trolls come out. Ugh. And the most-impacted are the women running for office. We talk to Kasey Machin and Jacqueline Comer, two of the people behind ParityBOTNZ, an online innovation to counter the ugliness. We also bring out the Flaming Wheel of Policy, and bust out a mix of the leaders’ debate.

As the campaign heats up, the heat rises online and, well, the trolls come out. Ugh. And the most-impacted are the women running for office. We talk to Kasey Machin and Jacqueline Comer, two of the people behind ParityBOTNZ, an online innovation to counter the ugliness. We also bring out the Flaming Wheel of Policy, and bust out a mix of the leaders' debate.

In the aftermath of the first leaders' debate, Stuff political editor Luke Malpass chats with Adam and Eugene about what we learned. ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner joins the show to explain the size of the economic hole we’re in and whether there’s anything much politicians can do about it. Eugene busts out a new song.

In the aftermath of the first leaders' debate, Stuff political editor Luke Malpass chats with Adam and Eugene about what we learned. ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner joins the show to explain the size of the economic hole we're in and whether there's anything much politicians can do about it. Eugene busts out a new song.

Covid has messed up the campaign season, so this year the big election debates matter more than ever before. Labour insider Stephen Mills takes us backstage. Mihingarangi Forbes, host of the Hui Pōti 2020 debates, shares her rules for debate participants. And champion debater Brooke Kinajil-Moran explains what it takes to win. Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: [email protected]

Covid has messed up the campaign season, so this year the big election debates matter more than ever before. Labour insider Stephen Mills takes us backstage. Mihingarangi Forbes, host of the Hui Pōti 2020 debates, shares her rules for debate participants. And champion debater Brooke Kinajil-Moran explains what it takes to win. Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: [email protected]

Speaker Trevor Mallard joins the show to discuss what it’s like to referee MPs, Parliament’s reputation as a toxic workplace, and what his own future holds. Adam dissects the new party campaign ads, and Eugene dusts off some political trivia. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: [email protected]

Speaker Trevor Mallard joins the show to discuss what it's like to referee MPs, Parliament's reputation as a toxic workplace, and what his own future holds. Adam dissects the new party campaign ads, and Eugene dusts off some political trivia. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: [email protected]

In the fourth of our political party leader interviews, Stuff senior journalist Andrea Vance and Political Editor Luke Malpass sit down with Greens co-leaders Marama Davidson and James Shaw. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: [email protected]

In the fourth of our political party leader interviews, Stuff senior journalist Andrea Vance and Political Editor Luke Malpass sit down with Greens co-leaders Marama Davidson and James Shaw. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: [email protected]

When there's a serial liar in the White House, a New Zealand prime minister who is difficult to confront, and an Opposition that’s accused of stoking conspiracy theories, how do voters figure out the truth? Journalist and newsroom consultant Peter Bale joins the show to discuss the art of fact-checking in the "post-truth" era. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email:...

When there's a serial liar in the White House, a New Zealand prime minister who is difficult to confront, and an Opposition that's accused of stoking conspiracy theories, how do voters figure out the truth? Journalist and newsroom consultant Peter Bale joins the show to discuss the art of fact-checking in the "post-truth" era. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email:...

Associated Press correspondent Nick Perry joins the show to give his unique insight into New Zealand’s obsession with what the world thinks of us and our politics – and how Jacindamania has affected that. And Adam gives Eugene an English lesson … again. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: [email protected]

Associated Press correspondent Nick Perry joins the show to give his unique insight into New Zealand's obsession with what the world thinks of us and our politics - and how Jacindamania has affected that. And Adam gives Eugene an English lesson ... again. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: [email protected]

As the election season cranks up again, politicians’ sales pitches to voters are being carefully crafted. And political leaders are busy trying to convince you of their leadership qualities through subtle and not-so-subtle means. Professor Claire Robinson researches political communication and joins the show to tell us what she’s spotting. Adam and Eugene reminisce about an awkward political moment from the past. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff...

As the election season cranks up again, politicians' sales pitches to voters are being carefully crafted. And political leaders are busy trying to convince you of their leadership qualities through subtle and not-so-subtle means. Professor Claire Robinson researches political communication and joins the show to tell us what she's spotting. Adam and Eugene reminisce about an awkward political moment from the past. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff...

So, there was a false start because of the pandemic delay, but the New Zealand election is coming! In the build-up to the October 17 vote, an army of people are preparing as best they can – coronavirus permitting. Adam and Eugene check in with how preparations are going, what will be different this year, and what YOU need to do. They also find some hidden nuggets in the history vaults, take a detour to the Indian jungle, hear where New Zealand’s most expensive votes are cast, and learn why...

So, there was a false start because of the pandemic delay, but the New Zealand election is coming! In the build-up to the October 17 vote, an army of people are preparing as best they can - coronavirus permitting. Adam and Eugene check in with how preparations are going, what will be different this year, and what YOU need to do. They also find some hidden nuggets in the history vaults, take a detour to the Indian jungle, hear where New Zealand's most expensive votes are cast, and learn why...

Who knew there were so many ways to talk about face-coverings? An ethicist comes on the show to help examine the moral choices we’re making when we strap on a mask – or don’t. Meanwhile, Stuff national correspondent Andrea Vance analyses the political ramifications of the latest lockdown extension, and Adam reminisces about past sewing glories. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage. Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter. Support...

Who knew there were so many ways to talk about face-coverings? An ethicist comes on the show to help examine the moral choices we're making when we strap on a mask - or don't. Meanwhile, Stuff national correspondent Andrea Vance analyses the political ramifications of the latest lockdown extension, and Adam reminisces about past sewing glories. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage. Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter. Support...

Adam and Eugene take a close look at whether New Zealand’s election in 2020 is at risk of foreign interference. Dr Robert Patman of Otago University, and data analyst David Hood have been examining the issue and have come up with some surprising conclusions and interesting discoveries. Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage. Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter. Support Stuff. Our email: [email protected].

Adam and Eugene take a close look at whether New Zealand's election in 2020 is at risk of foreign interference. Dr Robert Patman of Otago University, and data analyst David Hood have been examining the issue and have come up with some surprising conclusions and interesting discoveries. Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage. Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter. Support Stuff. Our email: [email protected].

In the third of our political party leader interviews Stuff political editor Luke Malpass and senior journalist Andrea Vance sit down with ACT leader David Seymour. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: [email protected]