Bronwyn Hayward
Climate report warns of need for rapid, unprecedented change
A newly released climate report says rapid, far reaching and unprecedented changes are needed in all aspects of society to limit global warming. Audio
The curious relationship between politics and weather
The weather affects our mood, our perceptions, and our attitudes towards risk and aggression ... so it's no surprise that it's had a big influence on politics throughout the years. University of… Audio
Greens co-leadership contest begins - analysis
The contest for the Green Party's co-leadership gets underway in earnest today with nominations opening for the job left vacant when Metiria Turei resigned amid a benefit fraud contoversy. Marama… Audio
How will countries meet Paris Climate targets?
The latest UN climate change negotiations have wrapped up in Bonn - so how will members meet their targets from the Paris Agreement? Kathryn talks with social scientist Bronwyn Hayward of the… Audio
Policy treats, super sagas - election turmoil continues
The election campaign's contest of ideas and policy is at risk of being overshadowed by political intrigue. Fresh twists in the Winston Peters superannuation affair and Prime Minister Bill English's… Audio
Shaw will need help from young Greens - political panel
A turbulent three weeks in politics has taken another twist, with a new poll showing the Green Party without enough support to get back into Parliament. We talk with former Green MP Sue Bradford and… Audio
Bronwyn Hayward: Who's Left on The Left?
We last spoke to political scientist, Bronwyn Hayward on Tuesday when Green Party held a crisis caucus after MP's Kennedy Graham and David Clendon withdrew from the party list in protest at the… Audio
Greens Crisis Caucus
University of Canterbury associate professor, Bronwyn Hayward on the crisis in the Green Party caucus Audio
Labour under Jacinda Ardern
Political scientist Bronwyn Hayward looks at whether this is the refresh the party needs to have any chance of forming the next government. Audio
NZ First and Greens head into AGMs this weekend after scuffles
On current polling both the Green Party and New Zealand First would need to support Labour if it's to lead the next Government. This weekend both parties are holding their annual conferences and they… Audio
UK election
Analysis of the exit polls and predictions for the final count with reporter Dan Ashby and political scientist Bronwyn Hayward. Audio
Brits off to the polls
Bronwyn Hayward of the University of Canterbury talks about the UK political polls and if anything can be predicted in this election. Audio
Doubts over NZs place in child survey
Youth politics specialist Bronwyn Hayward poo-poos Kids Rights Foundation New Zealand low ranking for child rights. Audio
Is the crisis of the media a crisis for local democracy?
This week news organisations bent over backwards to come up with a local angle to a gripping international story, but over recent weeks they've shown far less enthusiasm when it comes to important… Audio
Mediawatch for 16 October
Some journalists pulled out all the stops this week to find a local angle to a gripping international story while others declared a truly important local story less than gripping; the 250th… Audio
Christchurch elections hard to pick
Our Christchurch reporter takes a look at local election prospects in the city, after electoral boundaries are redrawn. A number of big issues, including repairing the east's roads and the council's… Audio
An opinionated host sparks a public backlash - but not from bosses or sponsors
Mike Hosking's opinionated style on TV One has sparked a backlash which echoes past controversies at TVNZ. But the state-owned broadcaster and sponsors aren't bothered. Audio
Professors Claire Robinson and Bronwyn Hayward
The political panel looking at issues for 2016. Audio
Will latest stunt be Key's undoing?
Political scientist Dr Bronwyn Hayward discusses if National has lost it's way following John Key's latest "good bloke" radio stunt. Audio
The Panel with Chris Wikaira and Barry Corbett (Part 1)
Miss World New Zealand Deborah Lambie has been pilloried on line for doing the haka at at the competition in China. Political scientist Dr Bronwyn Hayward discusses if National has lost it's way… Audio